South Africa

The government and business partnership to resolve South Africa’s challenges is beginning to bear fruit, although much more needs to be done.

Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister, Sihle Zikalala, has set a six-month deadline for the completion of the delayed Soshanguve Magistrate’s Court in Tshwane.

While the President has signed into law the Public Procurement Act, the provisions of the Act are not in force yet.

Minister in Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga has congratulated Mia Le Roux who was recently crowned Miss South Africa 2024.

With South Africa having doubled its tally of medals at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has set his sights on providing financial support to athletes who aspire to participate in the 2028 Olympics.

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, David Mahlobo, has implored academia and global experts in research and science to prioritise major water, environment and climate change issues facing the entire global community.

As Operation Vulindlela is expected to enter its second phase, government will focus on stabilising the performance of local government to address the immediate challenges in electricity, water, and other basic services.

Finance Deputy Minister David Masondo has encouraged fund members to use their retirement savings sparingly, and only when there is an urgent and dire need.

The Western Cape Government (WCG) is urging motorists to reduce their speed on the roads after recording a concerning 201 speeding offences on provincial roads.

Eskom has recorded a reduction of some R9 billion in diesel expenditure from 1 April 2024 to 7 August 2024, compared to the same period last year.

KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Thamsanqa Ntuli, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the family and colleagues of seasoned radio personality and businesswoman, Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 15 August 2024, preside over the signing of the second Presidential Health Compact at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.

International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, is in Harare, Zimbabwe, where he is participating in the meeting of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Council of Min

In a call to action, President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged men across South Africa to take a decisive stand against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF). 

International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, has pledged that his department will use economic diplomacy to tackle the underlying challenges of poverty, inequality, and unemployment in South Africa.