South Africa

With South Africa assuming the G20 Presidency later this, government will assign additional funding to the departments that will be involved in the preparations.

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, David Mahlobo has hailed a partnership between the Department of Water and Sanitation and the University of South Africa’s (UNISA), to enhance the provision of clean and safe drinking water.

With the festive season approaching, KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has sent a strong warning to criminals that the police will intensify efforts to prevent criminal activities from taking place in the province.

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has launched the Summer Campaign to encourage South Africans and visitors from across the globe to travel more, see hidden gems and explore all parts of South Africa.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has positioned South Africa as an attractive investment destination, with the most advanced and diverse economy in sub-Saharan Africa and strong, well-regulated financial markets.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will brief Members of Parliament (MPs) in the National Assembly on Thursday, 31 October 2024. 

South Africa is hosting Russia’s Aerospace Forces to strengthen ties between the two nations.

Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality says the relocation of residents of the flood-prone area of Lapland in Kariega to the much safer Van Rooyen area, to occupy temporary houses, is progressing well.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to undertake a District Development Model (DDM) Presidential Imbizo in eThekwini next week to assess service delivery and engage with members of the community.

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister, Parks Tau, has noted the order issued by the Competition Tribunal prohibiting the proposed merger between Vodacom (Pty) Ltd and Maziv (Business Venture Investments No. 2213 (Pty) Ltd).

The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) Commissioner Jodi Scholtz says the Commission’s organisational turnaround strategy was under way and would be fully implemented over a six-year period.

Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth says her first 100 days in office signify not an "endpoint" but rather the beginning of numerous initiatives aimed at better serving clients and the country as a whole.

Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana will today present the 2024 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (“2024 MTBPS”) to Parliament.

Employment and Labour Deputy Minister, Jomo Sibiya, has underscored the importance of youth employment and economic inclusion as essential elements for South Africa's future success.

Social Development Month and Mental Health Awareness Month are two significant twin observances that fall in October. The aim of these observances is to promote all-encompassing strategies that tackle social concerns as well as mental health requirements, ultimately resulting in communities that are healthier and more resilient.