South Africa

The National School of Government (NSG) has organised a learning exchange visit to China on city governance for public officials.

South Africa continues to face a host of interconnected socioeconomic and environmental challenges. These include the triple challenges of inequality, poverty, and unemployment, which are further compounded by climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has unveiled a R120 million locally built multi-purpose vessel, a crucial addition to its marine fleet at the Port of Cape Town.

The handing over of an unused Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) property is set to help to create jobs in the Nkandla Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal.

As the filing season for individuals is underway, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner, Edward Kieswetter, has encouraged taxpayers to use SARS’s digital channels to engage with the organisation.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted the correspondence from the United States (US) President Donald Trump on the unilateral imposition of a 30% trade tariff against South Africa. 

Over 14 000 suspects have been arrested across the country under Operation Shanela this past week.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - President Cyril Ramaphosa says Brazil’s leadership of BRICS and COP30, together with South Africa’s Presidency of the G20, provides a unique opportunity to send a strong signal of unity and solidarity in support of the rights and interests of developing economy countries.

Just as birthdays are traditionally marked with celebration and some reflection, South Africa’s Constitutional Court recently blew out the candles in celebration of its 30th birthday, having continued to make a positive impact on society.

An independent panel investigating racial bias in South Africa’s medical aid schemes has reaffirmed its earlier findings that black healthcare providers were disproportionately accused of fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) from 2012 to 2019.