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While government has admitted to having missed the mark in adequately resolving water challenges experienced by several communities around the country, action is being taken to ensure access to clean water for all, writes Neo Semono.
The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) will today launch a podcast to complement its Vuk’uzenzele flagship publication.
Waterford Kamhlaba UWCSA, one of the first multi-racial schools in southern Africa, aims at going off the grid by 2030, as part of its strategic goals. As it celebrates 60 years of existence this year, the school is accelerating its sustainability efforts. The school’s strategic intent is to be the leading African school in sustainability …
Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Commissioner, Tshediso Matona, says since 2017, the B-BBEE Commission has -- through its annual National Status and Trends on B-BBEE Report -- noticed that audited entities implement between 50% and 60% of ESD funds.
South Africa is in the grip of an energy crisis that has led to unstable load shedding. The reality is that new schedules are being planned and the situation can deteriorate quickly. This is why we need to be prepared for any eventuality. Earlier this winter it was not uncommon for households to go eleven …
Agriculture is central to cultivating economic growth, reducing poverty, and improving food security?in South Africa. More than 70 percent of the rural population depends on agriculture for their livelihoods. About two years ago the CEO of Philippi Village, Bushra Razack, wanted to engage with the community and do something with the eight hectares of land …
President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in the Kingdom of Eswatini to participate in the 8th Southern Africa Customs Union (SACU) Heads of State and Government Summit.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has this morning, Thursday, 29 June 2023, arrived in the Kingdom of Eswatini to participate at the 8th Southern Africa Customs Union (SACU) Heads of State and Government Summit.
The President‘s working visit at the SACU Heads of State and Government Summit is at the invitation of the current Chair of SACU, His Majesty King Mswati III, and the iNgwenyama of the Kingdom of Eswatini. The Summit will take place at the Mandvulo Royal Palace under the theme " SACU Industrialization Opportunities through Improving Economic Complexity”.
President Ramaphosa will deliver a statement at the opening ceremony of the 8th Southern Africa Customs Union Heads of State and Government Summit.
The SACU Strategic Plan 2022- 2027, which will be in its first year of review since being adopted at the 7th SACU Heads of State and Government Summit is centered on six pillars, namely; Industrialisation, Export and Investment Promotion, Trade Facilitation and Logistics, Implementation and Leveraging of The AFCFTA Opportunities, Trade Relations/Unified Engagement with Third Parties, Finance and Resource Mobilisation and Effectiveness of SACU Institutions.
Established in 1910, SACU is the oldest Customs Union in the world.
President Cyril Ramaphosa is accompanied by Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Ebrahim Patel; Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza; Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana; and the South African Revenue Service Commissioner, Edward Kieswetter.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of The Presidency: Republic of South Africa.
This comes as Makhanda battles crippling water crisis
President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his deepest condolences to Premier of Limpopo Province, Chupu Stanley Mathabatha, on the passing of his wife, Mrs Maggie Mathabatha.
Mrs Mathabatha passed away on Wednesday, 28 June, following a short illness.
President Ramaphosa said: “My thoughts and those of the National Executive as well as the nation are with Premier Mathabatha, his family, and the administration of Limpopo in this moment of loss.
“As a community-focused leader, Maggie Mathabatha dedicated herself to the development and dignity of the people of Limpopo through housing opportunities, food security and support to people with disabilities.
“Her involvement with communities was a valued and exemplary complement to the work of Government led by the Premier and the Provincial Executive.
“We join the people of Limpopo in this hour of mourning and in our shared prayer that the soul of Maggie Mathabatha will rest in peace.”
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of The Presidency: Republic of South Africa.
Entrepreneurs, small business owners, and aspirant start-up owners are in for an educational treat as Outsourced CFO hosts its Scale-Up Con at the prestigious Crystal Towers in Century City on Thursday 29 June 2023. This highly-anticipated event, set to welcome over 100 participants from all over Cape Town, will feature a jam-packed programme that caters …
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has noted a report by News24 focusing on the Deputy President and his past. The story contains a number of potentially damaging, yet unsubstantiated allegations against the Deputy President.
Left unchallenged, these could create the impression that the Deputy President does not respect or seek to uphold his oath of office, the dictates of the constitution and national law, or is not mindful of the concerns of ordinary South Africans about corruption and unethical conduct from those who hold public office.
As such, the Deputy President would like to assure the nation that he is committed to his oath of office and the principles of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. The Deputy President would also like to reiterate his commitment to fighting corruption and building an ethical and competent developmental state. In line with these commitments, the Deputy President has always conducted himself in ways that comply with the letter and spirit of the law and Executive disclosure requirements throughout his career spanning nearly 30 years of service to the people of South Africa. Any allegation or insinuation that he has ever betrayed this commitment is categorically denied.
While the Deputy President denies any and all allegations of wrongdoing, we note that News24 fails to offer any real evidence of misconduct on the part of the Deputy President, choosing instead to rely on innuendo, suggestion, and guilt by association. This is a regrettable approach to journalism and it has the potential to hinder rather than help the cause of accountability in public life.
For the record, the Deputy President has, throughout his life as an activist and public representative, met many people from different walks of life, including the individuals mentioned by News24. Naturally, some of the people he has interacted with throughout that long time have become close personal associates. There is nothing wrong or unusual about this, and the attempt to scandalise such associations is unfortunate.
The Deputy President has never awarded, influenced, or in any way caused any state or public sector contract to be awarded to the individuals and companies mentioned by News24. Nor does the Deputy President have ownership or permanent use of any properties bought by these individuals and companies. The Deputy President would challenge anyone to prove otherwise.
One of the most unfortunate parts of the News24 report hit on the Deputy President, is the gratuitous suggestion that the Deputy President is “working hard behind the scenes to ascend to the office of president”, supposedly by some underhand means. This is strenuously denied.
The primary mandate of The Presidency is to provide support to the President and Deputy President in leading the Executive and to assist them in the coordination and supervision of Government. The Presidency translates and implements the commitments of the President as outlined in the State of the Nation Address (SONA).
The Deputy President supports the President overall and specifically executes various responsibilities as delegated by the President. Central to the responsibilities of the Deputy President is to address the factors which impede service delivery and implementation of the Government programme, including departmental and local government capacity, red tape, governance, poor contract management, long turn-around times and corruption.
The specific program for the Deputy President is to focus on fixing local government, by prioritising some of the 66 identified dysfunctional municipalities, intervening, setting milestones and showing success cases in order to replicate them nationally. All of this work is mandated by and supported by the President, aimed exclusively at enhancing the capacity of the state to deliver to the people. None of it is in service of some political machinations against or in favour of any Government leader. To allege otherwise, based only on the say-so of nameless sources, is irresponsible in the extreme.
The Deputy President will not be distracted from the work entrusted to him by the President and the people of South Africa, and will continue to conduct himself in public office based on the ethical dictates that have guided him through a long career in politics: integrity, respect for the law and constitution, and an unwavering commitment to service and to the primary interests of the people of South Africa.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of The Presidency: Republic of South Africa.
4Sight’s Operational Technologies Automation Division was named AVEVA Select Southern Africa Partner of the Year at the recent X-Change User Conference. This annual event is designed to showcase the innovation and capabilities of AVEVA’s channel in Southern Africa to customers. For this award, Deryn Browning, Head of Sales: International at IS³, AVEVA Distributor for the …
With its captivating indigenous flora and fauna, immaculate gardens, coastal forests, and biodiverse wetlands, Renishaw Hills in Scottburgh continues to attract the attention of nature lovers. On Saturday, 8 July, everyone will now get a chance to view the stunning grounds of this mature lifestyle village, as Renishaw Hills plays host to the prestigious Botanical …
Transport Minister Ms Sindisiwe Chikunga has expressed her disheartenment at the rising scourge of road fatalities after two fatal car crashes were reported in Mqanduli in Eastern Cape on Monday (26 June 2023) - and the second crash on R555 Witbank/Ogies Road in Mpumalanga on Tuesday (27 June 2023).
The Eastern Cape accident claimed the lives of eight passengers, while six people perished in the Mpumalanga car crash.
The Minister has conveyed her heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the deceased and wished a speedy recovery to those who were injured. Over the years it has been proven that moving violations and human error are the biggest causes of road crashes on our roads. Therefore, road users are urged to take necessary precautions and make it their business to always:
The Minister has called upon Traffic Law Enforcement Officers to hold accountable those who fail to adhere to the rules of the road.
She has also instructed the RTMC to lead the investigation of these two crashes and provide her with an investigative report in due course.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Republic of South Africa: Department of Transport.
Johannesburg, 28 June 27, 2023 – Music enthusiasts around the world are in for a treat as acclaimed DJ and producer, Basil takes center stage with the release of his highly anticipated second album, Love Like Mist. Filled with captivating beats, infectious melodies, and a unique blend of genres, Basil’s latest masterpiece is set to …
Police Minister Bheki Cele says a task team will meet residents, but they’ve “lost faith” says Kelsey Tlhosane
Full bench of Pretoria High Court directs Home Affairs minister to conduct a fair process in reconsidering the end of the permits
The Department of Employment and Labour’s Director: Advocacy and Stakeholder Relations, Dr Pravine Naidoo, has told a seminar that it is an unfair labour practice for an employer to unilaterally alter hours of work or other conditions of employment in implementing the National Minimum Wage (NMW).
The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has since March 2020 to date paid out R2.1 billion to 457 546 workers in the North West province as part of its COVID-19 Temporary Employer-Employee Relief Scheme (COVID-19 TERS).
Dumisani Joxo was shot “without warning”, witness tells the court
President Cyril Ramaphosa is this afternoon hosting President Salva Kiir Mayardit of the Republic of South Sudan for a working visit in Pretoria.
It was a weekend of celebrations as the inauguration of Chief MR Cele, head of the KwaCele Tribal Council (KTC), was honoured in KZN, starting in Scottburgh on the KZN South Coast. With Amandawe one of six regions under the tribal council, the generous donation of 142ha of land by Renishaw Coastal Precinct developers, as …
President Cyril Ramaphosa remains deeply committed to leading reforms aimed at resolving the many challenges facing the country, particularly on the economic front, says Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya.