South Africa

Cabinet has approved the focus areas of Operation Vulindlela, a joint initiative of the Presidency and National Treasury to drive structural reforms.

Cabinet has welcomed the proclamation of the Climate Change Act by President Cyril Ramaphosa as it enables the development of effective climate change policies and the long-term plan for a transition to a low-carbon economy and society.

Cabinet has welcomed the addition of 800 megawatts of new generation capacity to the national grid after Eskom successfully brought Kusile Power Station’s final generation unit online.

Cabinet has expressed its support for the strengthened relationship between South Africa and Japan following Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s working visit to Japan earlier this month.

Cabinet has expressed confidence in the resilience of the economy, as the country continues to forge partnerships to build key sectors and attract new investments.

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has embarked on a special outreach programme to Ghana to strengthen tourism partnerships and promote cultural exchange between the two nations.

Limpopo residents will be able to dispose of their electronic waste at a recycling facility and get paid for it.

South Africa’s first democratic elections on 27 April 1994 signalled not only the end of the brutal system of apartheid, but also a change in the country’s international image.

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), in partnership with the Apartheid Museum and Gibela Rail Consortium, is today and tomorrow hosting activities to commemorate South Africa’s 30 Years of Freedom and Democracy.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will answer oral questions in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) in Parliament this afternoon.

The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, which is currently conducting oversight visits at post-school education institutions, has expressed concern at allegations of lecturers harassing or having inappropriate relations with students.

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, will hold political and diplomatic consultations with his counterpart from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Thérèse Kayiwamba Wagner.

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson is set to open the first quarter meeting of the Minister and MECs (MINMEC) for Public Works and Infrastructure in all the nine provinces.

Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has reiterated the importance of nations reallocating resources towards health, strengthening global health partnerships, and exploring innovative financing mechanisms to address funding gaps.

The eThekwini Municipality has approved the transfer of R2 million within the water and sanitation capital budget in the 2024/25 financial year to address persistent water challenges affecting various areas in the northern parts of the city, particularly Verulam and surrounding areas.