National Treasury announces MTBPS date

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is set to table the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) in Parliament on 30 October 2024, his department has announced.

“The MTBPS sets government policy goals and priorities, forecasts the macroeconomy trajectory, and projects the fiscal framework over the next three years by outlining spending and...

Minister urges G20 to show leadership in addressing climate crisis

The G20 needs to show leadership in addressing the climate crisis, says Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George.

“The existential crisis of climate change is posing significant threats not only to human health and wellbeing, but is also exacerbating biodiversity loss, land degradation...

SA calls for financing model to fund climate change

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Dr Dion George has called for a comprehensive, outcomes-based financial model to effectively fund the global response to climate change.

“For South Africa and many other developing countries, this is vitally important, given that financing available for adaptation is lagging...

SA a trusted partner in delivering global business services

South Africa is a trusted partner in delivering key global business services such as financial risk, regulatory support and digital services to United Kingdom investors, says Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Andrew Whitfield.

The Deputy Minister delivered the keynote address during the South Africa-UK...

Leaders in water sector challenged to act against pollution

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo has challenged leaders in the water sector to act decisively against the pollution and contamination of the country’s water resources.

Seitlholo made the call on Thursday at the launch of the Vaal River Anti-Pollution Forum, which is aimed at addressing long-standing...

Deputy President hopes SA’s G20 Presidency will make the world more equitable

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says he hopes that South Africa’s G20 Presidency will contribute towards building a world that is more equitable, resilient and sustainable.

“It is South Africa’s hope that, once completed, looking back at our G20 Presidency will showcase the amplified voice,...

Government ”deepening conversation” on draft IRP 2023

Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says government is “deepening the conversation” on the draft Integrated Resource Plan (IRP 2023).

The Minister was speaking during the 2024 Windaba Conference, being held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, on Thursday.

“We are doing a review. [IRP...

SA concerned about continued escalation of hostilities in the Middle East

South Africa has expressed its grave concern about the continuing escalation of military action by Israel on Palestine and Lebanon, and has since called on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to address the rising conflict. 

South Africa has also expressed dismay at Iran’s subsequent response on...

KZN Premier condemns bridge attack that claimed Pietermaritzburg mother’s life

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has condemned the brutal bridge attack that claimed the life a Pietermaritzburg mother.

Madhumathie Bunwarie, 62, was killed on Sunday when a car battery was thrown from a bridge and struck the car she was travelling in on the N3, near the Pavilion Shopping Centre....

Motsoaledi to engage various stakeholders in KZN on NHI

The Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, will this evening engage stakeholders in KwaZulu-Natal on the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act and its benefits.

According to the Department of Health, the visit is part of ongoing roadshows on this health reform to understand concerns and recommendations from various sectors of...

Inmates ready for upcoming National Senior Certificate exams

Matriculants from Correctional Services schools are fully prepared for the upcoming National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations, set to run from 21 October to 27 November 2024. A total of 173 inmates will sit for these exams, marking an important step in their pursuit of a Senior Certificate.In a statement, the...

Heatwave warning for Northern Cape, Western Cape

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of heatwave conditions, with persistently high temperatures in parts of the Northern Cape and the Western Cape.

The heatwave conditions will affect the Richtersveld, Nama Khoi and Kamiesberg municipalities in the Northern Cape, as well as Matzikama in the Western Cape. 

The heatwave...

SA to host Conference of Ombuds Institutions for Armed Forces

South Africa is set to host the Seventieth International Conference of Ombuds Institutions for the Armed Forces (17ICOAF) conference next year.South African Military Ombud Lieutenant General (Retired) Vusumuzi Masondo said the ICOAF gathers representatives of ombuds institutions for the armed forces from around the world,...

Three suspects linked to extortion, murder cases killed in shootouts with KZN police

Three suspects, who were wanted for a string of extortion and murder cases in the eThekwini district, were shot and fatally wounded in two separate incidents of shootouts with police in KwaZulu-Natal on Wednesday afternoon and the early hours of today.

On Wednesday afternoon, police followed up...

Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality receives water conservation boost

Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Mayor, Gary van Niekerk, has hailed the launch of a R68 million water treatment plant at Orion Engineered Carbons South Africa as a major boost for water conservation.Based in Deal Party, Gqeberha, the only carbon Black producer in Sub-Saharan Africa, will now pump treated wastewater...

UK investors encouraged to establish their business operations in SA

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has encouraged United Kingdom businesspeople to establish their presence in South Africa to penetrate the rest of the African market. 

“South Africa is often referred to as a gateway to the African market and offers several economic opportunities. 

“I officially encourage UK...

SMEs critical to economic growth

The role of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in driving economic diversity and fostering innovation to boost competitiveness is critical. 

This is according to Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition, Andrew Whitfield, who was speaking during a panel discussion at the London Stock Exchange on the role of small businesses in the...

Smart solutions secures PRASA infrastructure

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has employed a number of smart solutions to secure their infrastructure with a goal of returning to their pre-COVID-19 pandemic level of 600 million annual passengers.

Addressing the Smart Mobility Africa Summit in Johannesburg, Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy said in order to make...

Call for no alcohol consumption this Social Development Month

With the country observing Social Development month, Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe is appealing all South Africans not to consume alcohol or sell alcohol to children during the month of October. The call comes as Tolashe and MEC for Social Development in KwaZulu-Natal, Cynthia Mbali Shinga, will be...

Galebekwe Tlhapi appointed new North West MEC of Arts and Culture

North West Premier Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi has announced the appointment of Galebekwe Virginia Tlhapi as the new MEC of Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation.The appointment follows the resignation of Collen Maine.The Premier cited Section 132 (2) of the Constitution, which allows the Premier to effect changes in the...

Transport infrastructure is the foundation of Africa’s economic progress

Transport infrastructure is the cornerstone of regional economic progress and South Africa aims to offer practical collaboration on bi-national projects that would boost the African continent and its economy. This is according to Deputy President Paul Mashatile who was speaking at the Standard Bank...