South Africa

South Africans have been encouraged to make smart financial decisions by saving for the future as a recent survey on financial behaviours of adults show a concerning pattern.

Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane has welcomed the ninth District Development Model (DDM) Presidential Imbizo to be held in Tsomo, Chris Hani District Municipality in the Eastern Cape.

The Leaders of the African Peace Initiative have recognised progress achieved since the proposals discussed with Russian President Vladimir Putin at their first meeting on 17 June 2023 in St. Petersburg. 

While bilateral economic and trade relations between South Africa and New Zealand continue to increase steadily, more still needs to be done to boost growth. 

Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has reassured the community of Giyani and the country that the Giyani Water Project is still on course as outlined earlier this year.

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Thembi Nkadimeng, says a threshold needs to be established to guide how coalition governments are formed.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Sunday, at the invitation of the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Zizi Kodwa, attend and address the closing ceremony of the Netball World Cup 2023. 

President Cyril Ramaphosa has, on behalf of the government and people of South Africa, extended condolences to the Bédié family, the government and the people of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, following the passing of the former Ivorian President, Henri Konan Bédié.

Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says a report by an independent panel on the investigation into the docking of the Russian vessel, known as Lady R, will be completed today and handed over to the President as soon as his schedule permits. 

Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga says the Department of Transport expects to meet with both the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) and officials in the City of Cape Town following the taxi industry’s suspension of services in the city.

Women’s Month got off to a thrilling start - thanks to the endeavours of South African women on the sporting terrain demonstrating that women can do anything they set their minds to.

Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister, Thoko Didiza, will next week host the 13th BRICS Ministers of Agriculture meeting which aims to increase, deepen, and broaden cooperation among its member countries to promote sustainable and fair growth.

The International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, will host her counterpart in New Zealand, Nanaia Mahuta, on Friday, 5 August, in Cape Town.

Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has noted with deep concern the recent incidents of violence in Cape Town related to law enforcement officials impounding taxis due to various infringements.

KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, says Women’s Month is a time to highlight the plight of women and equally reflect on the strides made as a country in the advancement of women’s socio-economic emancipation.