Deputy President promotes SA-Vietnam economic partnership
Government has committed to creating a favourable environment for trade and investment as South Africa and Vietnam work diligently to strengthen their economic ties, Deputy President Paul Mashatile said.
During his speech at the South Africa-Vietnam Business Forum held at the Capital Empire Hotel in Sandton on Friday, the...
KZN reaffirms accountability as NCOP brings “Parliament to the People”
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has reaffirmed the province’s commitment to accountability, cooperative governance, and community-centred service delivery.
This comes as the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) convened its “Taking Parliament to the People” programme at the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature in...
CoGTA welcomes classification of GBVF as a national disaster
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, has welcomed the decision of the Head of the National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC), Dr Bongani Elias Sithole, to classify gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) as a national disaster in terms of Section 23 of the Disaster...
South Africa takes centre stage as world leaders touch down in Johannesburg
Heads of State and Government have started arriving in Johannesburg ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit, which officially opens tomorrow and concludes on Sunday at the Nasrec Expo Centre, in Johannesburg, Gauteng.
The annual gathering is drawing not only world leaders but also hundreds of media representatives...
Investment in disaster risk reduction essential for global safety, economies
By prioritising investment in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), the world not only safeguards vulnerable communities but also strengthens global infrastructure and economies – proving that every cent spent on prevention helps protect lives and livelihoods.This is according to the Minister of Cooperative...
Ports of entry remain incident-free ahead of G20 Summit
With one day to go before the commencement of the G20 Leaders’ Summit, operations across all designated ports of entry remained stable and incident-free over the past 24 hours, said the Border Management Authority’s (BMA).This is as various Heads of State and Government as well as high-level delegations continue to arrive...
Government has welcomed the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) decision to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.75%, with the prime lending rate now at 10.25%.“The rate cut is expected to ease pressure on consumers with loans, support small businesses, and encourage investment and economic activity. Government continues to prioritise...
Global cooperation is essential for sustainable industrial policy
The G20 Sustainable Industrial Policy Report provides a strong foundation for collective action towards building diversified economic structures , said the Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Zuko Godlimpi. “The report makes it clear that the world needs sustainable industrial policy now more than...
Hlabisa calls for partnerships to transform the Eastern Seaboard economy
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, is calling for bold partnerships, innovation, and inclusive growth to transform historically marginalised coastal regions into vibrant economic hubs.
The Minister was delivering a keynote address at the strategic...
DWYPD welcomes President Ramaphosa’s call as GBVF declared a national crisis
The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement declaring Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) a national crisis.
DWYPD Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga said the “bold and necessary” declaration marks a significant step toward...
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, has handed over a sewer infrastructure project that will help residents of Emfuleni in Gauteng.
The project, which was officially handed over on Thursday, provides much-needed relief, restores dignity, and enhances sanitation services for...