South Africa

A meeting to review progress reports on cross-boundary issues affecting the North West and Gauteng has recently been held.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile believes that the existing Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) law does not need to be repealed; instead, a review and possible amendments could address its shortcomings.

In a recent oral reply in the National Assembly, Mashatile stated that the main goal of reviewing the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) policy and legislative framework is to ensure inclusivity. 

He stressed the importance of enabling the majority of South Africans to benefit from this initiative, as many were previously excluded from economic opportunities.

The future of aerospace engineering in South Africa made significant progress this week with the grand opening of the advanced manufacturing facility, along with the new headquarters of the Aerospace Systems Research Institute (ASRI) at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN).

The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, expresses deep sadness over the passing of Professor Keolebogile Shirley Motaung.

The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has committed to cultivating 6 000 hectares of land across the province’s four districts under its Crop Massification Programme, which aims to support struggling farmers with essential inputs to bring arable land back into production.

The Ad Hoc Committee established to investigate allegations made by the South African Police Service (SAPS) KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, has suspended its proceedings, following unsatisfactory testimony from Mchunu Nkabinde.

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport continues to make significant progress in upgrading, maintaining, and rehabilitating the provincial road network to enhance safety, accessibility, and economic connectivity across the province.

The Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans Chairperson, Dakota Legoete, has appealed to the Defence Force to deal decisively with malfeasance and corruption.

Plans are well on track to restore the eThekwini municipality as it aims to ensure that it attracts investors and tourists as well as improve service delivery for residents.

Cabinet has welcomed the 2025 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) as part of continuing government efforts to drive economic growth, create jobs and address the cost of living.