South Africa

South Africa’s Presidency of the Group of 20 (G20) has been a significant milestone for African representation in global economic decision-making. 

This is according to Deputy President Paul Mashatile, who underscored Africa’s strategic vision to reshape global economic frameworks and assert the continent’s interests on the world stage.

Delivering a keynote address at the T20 Africa High-Level Policy Dialogue in Pretoria, he emphasised both the continent’s potential and its challenges.

This year’s Easter Weekend Road Safety Report shows that South recorded the lowest number of crashes and fatalities in the last three years.

The Ministry of Police has expressed has “grave” concern over the disappearance of three members of the South African Police Service (SAPS).

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is today attending the bail hearing of a suspect charged with assault with intent to commit grievous bodily harm (GBH) and attempted murder.

The Border Management Authority (BMA) has successfully thwarted over 6 200 attempted illegal crossings into South Africa over the Easter period, marking a dramatic 63% increase in enforcement success compared to the same time last year.

The Western Cape Government (WCG) is inviting residents to provide feedback on the proposed increases to motor vehicle licence (MVL) fees. 

South Africa, through the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), has conveyed its condolences to the government and people of Iran following the explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran.

The Department of Health has urged parents and caregivers to ensure their children are up-to-date with vaccinations, as South Africa joins the rest of the continent in commemorating African Vaccination Week.

The Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service (SARS), Edward Kieswetter, has welcomed the agreement between the parties and the court order to suspend the 0.5 percentage point increase in value-added tax (VAT).

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has agreed to a court order suspending his decision to increase the VAT rate by 0.5 percentage points.