June 9, 2016

Statement on the Cabinet meeting

1.1. We have noted the reviews by international rating agencies Fitch, Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s, which reaffirmed South Africa’s investment grade credit rating and maintained its stable outlook. The rating reviews affirm the continuing work by government to turn the economy around and give the country the necessary space

The dti to Develop Country’s Agro-Processing Infrastructure

In an effort to stimulate the growth of the agro-processing sector, the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) will be putting its focus on the development and revitalisation of the critical agro-processing infrastructure. As part of the implementation of its Critical Agro-processing Infrastructure Support Programme, the department is in

Director-General October Meets Griqua King

The Director-General of the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti), Mr Lionel October held a meeting with the Griqua Royal House led by King Adam Kok V at the dti Campus in Pretoria today. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss a possible partnership with the dti in

President processing matters around Expropriation Bill

President Jacob Zuma’s office says he has received the Expropriation Bill of 2015 from the National Assembly for assent and signing into law. The high office on Wednesday said it has received objections to the bill, and that “all matters are still being processed”. The bill was voted for adoption

Security Cluster meets over terror alert

The Security Cluster has met to discuss the terror alert issued by the US Embassy on Saturday to its citizens in South Africa. The meeting was held on Wednesday with a view to ensure the continued safety of all in the country, the Presidency said. On Saturday, the United States

President Zuma in Lesotho for SACU business

President Jacob Zuma is expected in Lesotho this morning to consult on matters relating to the Southern African Customs Union (SACU). The consultations are a follow-up to the discussions held by the SACU Heads of State and Government during the inauguration of the new SACU Headquarters in Windhoek, Namibia, last

Gauteng looks to manufacturing for inclusive growth

As the manufacturing hub of the country, Gauteng carries the future of South Africa on its shoulders, says Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa. “There are great opportunities for upgrading the contribution of manufacturing to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Gauteng [above] the 16% to 25% and beyond,” he said at

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