President eyes end of load reduction in 2027

Government is working to see the eradication of load reduction by next year.

This according to President Cyril Ramaphosa, who delivered the State of the Nation Address on Thursday evening.

Load reduction is implemented by Eskom in specific areas where electricity supply is available, however, a transformer is at risk due to overloading,...

FMD vaccination drive targets 14 million cattle

Government is set to vaccinate the national herd of at least 14 million cattle, as South Africa grapples with one of the worst outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) the country has experienced.According to President Cyril Ramaphosa, the vaccination drive requires 28 million vaccines over the next 12 months.“This disease is...

Government takes steps to make high-speed rail a reality

Government is pressing ahead with plans to introduce high-speed rail in South Africa, with proposed routes including Johannesburg to Musina and eThekwini to Johannesburg. 

“We are preparing to send out a request for proposals, which will introduce a new era of long-distance rail travel in South Africa,” President Cyril...

Cabinet approves plan to drive growth and inclusion

President Cyril Ramaphosa in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) has announced that Cabinet has approved a comprehensive implementation plan to drive growth and inclusion in the country. 

“All our actions now are driven by the need for rapid and inclusive economic growth to create more jobs and better quality jobs,”...

Government invests in healthcare infrastructure 

Government will undertake a further step in preparation of the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI) by undertaking critical investment in health infrastructure.

This is according to President Cyril Ramaphosa who delivered the State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the Cape Town City Hall on Thursday evening.

The NHI is...

Government to push for stronger alcohol legislation

Government will move to strengthen regulatory controls of alcohol in South Africa in a bid to reduce road accidents, crime and other social ills.

This was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa during his delivery of the State of the Nation Address in Cape Town.

Last month, the Transport Department revealed that while crashes and...

Green economy, critical mineral endowments South Africa’s key to prosperity

In a bid to accelerate economic growth and employment, government has its eyes firmly set on the green economy.

This according to President Cyril Ramphosa, who delivered the State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the Cape Town City Hall on Thursday evening.

“The biggest opportunity of all lies in green...

Justice system reform on the cards 

A new hard hitting criminal justice system reform initiative that will crackdown on organised crime and corruption is on the cards for South Africa.In his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday night, President Cyril Ramaphosa said the reform initiative will also crackdown on the illicit firearms trade using a dedicated team in the...

Overhauling local government for better services

Government is proposing fundamental reforms to address the root causes of dysfunction in many municipalities and to improve the efficiency of service delivery.

These changes are expected to be implemented in the coming months through the finalisation of the White Paper on Local Government.

“This will provide solutions for the...

Guests, MPs put their best foot forward 

Guests and Members of Parliament have used the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) to tell a story far deeper than fabric and thread and instead used the occasion to tell a story of growth and ambition.

“I believe that I must look nice like this, but most importantly, our designers get an opportunity not only to showcase their work, but...