South Africa

South Africa and Nigeria have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening their long-standing ties during the 11th Session of the Bi-National Commission held in Cape Town.

Germany and South Africa have reaffirmed their commitment to cooperate in several areas, including economic development and climate change.

South Africa’s Group of Twenty (G20) Presidency website is officially live with the national flower- the King Protea – as the logo which reflects the country's identity, landscape, and cultural significance.

The Department of Water and Sanitation has reassured that the ongoing maintenance, repair, and refurbishment of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) Tunnel is on schedule.

Holidaymakers who will be travelling with minors overseas this festive season are reminded to carry unabridged birth certificates unless the child’s details are endorsed in the parent’s passport.

National Treasury has extended the public comment window for the discussion paper on the taxation of alcoholic beverages due to numerous requests to extend the comment period.

South Africa’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) decreased by 0.3% in the third quarter of 2024, following an increase of 0.3% in the second quarter of 2024.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that South Africa’s G20 Presidency will pursue progress on cross-cutting issues through the establishment of three dedicated task forces.

South Africa will use its Group of Twenty (G20) Presidency to build a more inclusive and prosperous Africa and a better world, ensuring no one is left behind.

Universities in the Eastern Cape, in collaboration with the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE), are hosting a conference on gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) at institutions of higher learning.

Eskom has suspended its Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA) notice of potential power interruption against the City of Joburg (CoJ) and City Power issued in November this year.

The Department of Water and Sanitation has put measures in place for the release of water from the Sterkfontein Dam into the Vaal Dam to augment water levels when it reaches 18% in volume.

The City of Tshwane has signed a payment arrangement plan to settle its R6.6 billion debt owed to the power utility.

As South Africa faces rising tax pressures and energy costs, Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy, Samantha Graham-Maré has reassured businesses and citizens that the government is working hard to protect jobs and drive economic growth in the face of these new challenges.

With the country continuing to observe the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign, the South African Police Service (SAPS) continues to celebrate the work of the men and women in blue who protect women and children.