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Government welcomes 0.5% GDP growth

Thursday, December 4, 2025

Government has welcomed the latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) results released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), which show that the economy grew by 0.5% in the third quarter of 2025.

BMA gears up for festive season operations

Thursday, December 4, 2025

The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, will on Sunday brief media on festive season law enforcement operations.

Hlabisa to lead strategic engagement with Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber

Thursday, December 4, 2025

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, will lead a high-level strategic engagement with key stakeholders in Nelson Mandela Bay, Eastern Cape, on Saturday, 6 December.

This session follows the initial meeting held on 26 September and seeks to deepen collaboration between government, business and civil society.

The department said the engagement will bring together the Ministry of CoGTA, the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Municipality, Eastern Cape CoGTA, and the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber. 

DSTI Deputy Minister commends scientists 

Thursday, December 4, 2025

Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Nomalungelo Gina, has commended the exceptional contributions of South African scientists who continue to play a pivotal role in advancing global understanding of environmental and climate systems.