Cape town: In the weekly Presidential newsletter, President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the green shoots in the economy as an indication that South Africa is a ‘country and an economy on the rise’. The President cited the recent downturn in unemployment and strengthening in government finances as an indication that

Pretoria: President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially sworn into office two newly appointed members of the National Executive at a ceremony held at the Union Buildings. According to South African Government News Agency, Willem Abraham Stephanus Aucamp was sworn in as the new Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment, following his

Pretoria: The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has warned the public to avoid water courses like rivers, streams, and dams during the continuous heavy rains across Gauteng, Mpumalanga provinces, and other parts of the country, where rains have been persistent. In a statement, the department said large parts of

Johannesburg: Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson, along with Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala, will officially hand over a newly constructed Welisizwe rural bridge in the Eastern Cape. The bridge, which spans the Umzimvubu River at Tebe-Tebe in eMaXesibeni, Alfred Nzo District Municipality, aims to significantly improve access for the

Johannesburg: South Africa has started welcoming G20 guests as it gears up to host the historic first-ever G20 Leaders’ Summit on African soil. Scheduled for November 22 and 23, 2025, Nasrec in Johannesburg will open its doors to world leaders and dignitaries for this landmark gathering. According to South African

Johannesburg: With the international spotlight on South Africa, final preparations are underway for the Group of 20 (G20) Leaders’ Summit, as tourism surges and accommodation and flights reach near-full capacity. Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi expressed pride in the wide-ranging improvements made by provincial and municipal teams ahead of the summit.

Johannesburg: South Africa’s G20 Presidency has not only elevated African voices, but galvanised global momentum toward a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable future. This is according to the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, who updated the media on Monday, on South Africa’s preparations ahead of the G20

Pretoria: The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Zuko Godlimpi, is set to preside over the launch of a significant G20 Report titled “G20 Principles for Sustainable Industrial Policy” on Thursday. The event will take place at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) headquarters in Pretoria and