Tag: South African
South African president warns against corrupt officials taking advantage of COVID-19
President Cyril Ramaphosa warned on Monday that corrupt officials taking advantage of the COVID-19 for personal profits will be dealt with "decisively and harshly."
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South African government remains concerned over farm attacks
The South African government remains concerned over attacks on farms, Minister of Police Bheki Cele said on Friday amid a surge in farm attacks...
Accra Skytrain project remains on course
The Ministry of Railways Development and its South African counterparts, remain strongly committed to the Accra Sky Train Project.
Contrary to media reports suggesting that...
South African president extends troop deployment to help enforce COVID-19 lockdown
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has decided to extend troop deployment across the country to help enforce COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, the parliament said on...
South African competition commission submits new charge sheet against 28 banks
South Africa's Competition Commission has submitted a new charge sheet to Competition Tribunal against 28 banks, accusing them of manipulating trading in the rand-dollar...
South African government unveils guidelines for religious gatherings amid pandemic
The South African government on Friday unveiled guidelines for religious gatherings after the country eases COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
After wide consultations with the religious sector,...
Officials call on Africa continent to support A strategy to fight against COVID-19
Officials on Thursday called on the Africa continent to follow the strategy and guidance from the African Union(AU)and other professional organizations to fight against...
South African mineral sector implementing programs to tackle COVID-19
The Minerals Council of South Africa on Wednesday said the industry has adjusted their programs to prevent COVID-19 infection while growing the economy.
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South African communities receive medical supplies from China amid pandemic
South Africa's Western Cape on Tuesday received badly-needed medical supplies from China amid the rapid spread of COVID-19 in the province, the epicenter of...
South African welcomes Cuban medical specialists deployed to curb COVID-19
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday welcomed 217 Cuban medical professionals who have been deployed to the country to combat the spread of...
South African president announces 500 billion rand COVID-19 plan
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday night revealed that 500 billion rand (26.3 billion U.S. dollars) would be devoted to relief and economic...
South African minerals production negatively affected by lockdown
The Minerals Council of South Africa said if mining operations were to resume after 21-day lockdown, annual production would be 5 percent lower than...
South African Reserve Bank predicts GDP to contract by 6.1 percent
The South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) on Tuesday said they expect the country's gross domestic product (GDP) to contract by 6.1 percent owing to...
COVID-19 pandemic hits South African prison
The COVID-19 pandemic has gripped a South African prison, infecting 23 officials and three inmates, authorities said on Sunday.
More cases are...
South Africa mining sector to continue operating amid COVID-19
The South African mining sector will not close in the wake of the COVID-19 infection as it is the mainstay of the country and...
South African lawmakers urge immediate resolution to refugee crisis in Cape Town
South African lawmakers on Tuesday called for an immediate resolution to the standoff between refugees and police in central Cape Town.
"It...
South African president rules out austerity path
The South African government has deliberately decided not to pursue a path of austerity which would have seen deep cuts in spending on the...
South Africa experts calls for effective structural reforms to boost economy
South African experts have called for speedy implementation of interventions to grow and restore business confidence in the economy following recession.
Many...
South African lawmakers urge immediate resolution to Cape Town refugee stalemate
South African lawmakers has called for an immediate resolution to the standoff between refugees and police in central Cape Town.
"It is untenable that the...
South African finance minister announces formation of sovereign wealth fund
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni on Wednesday announced the formation of the South African Sovereign Wealth Fund, which will serve as a counter-cyclical fiscal tool.
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Pan-African Parliament gives South African president thumbs up as AU chair
The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) on Friday said there are confident the African Union (AU) would make progress under South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's chairship.
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A South African doctor’s faith in anti-epidemic battle
South African doctor Brett Lyndall Singh left the Chinese hospital at 6:30 p.m. after another busy day. The coronavirus outbreak had quieted the city,...
South African national parks declare war on poachers
South Africa is escalating the fight against poaching using different means and collaborating with other countries in the midst of increased activity by illegal...
South African special envoy continues mediation in South Sudan
Deputy President David Mabuza, in his capacity as South Africa's special envoy to South Sudan, has arrived in Juba to continue his mediation, the...
Economists agree with World Bank’s projection for South African growth
South African's economists said the country's gross domestic product (GDP) growth for 2020 was likely to be below 1 percent, citing several factors.
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South African parliament speaker urges SADC members to unite in pushing universal healthcare
South African Parliament Speaker Thandi Modise on Friday urged member states of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to unite and push through the...
South African deputy president starts peace mission to South Sudan
Deputy President David Mabuza, in his capacity as special envoy to South Sudan, has embarked on a peace mission to the war-torn country, the...
South African debt-laden power utility remains reliant on government support
South African power utility Eskom said on Thursday it remains reliant on government support to keep lights on.
"We remain reliant on...
South African special envoy embarks on peace mission on South Sudan
Deputy President David Mabuza, in his capacity as special envoy to South Sudan, on Wednesday started a peace mission designed to consolidate the peace...
South African revenue collector putting in place governance systems
The South African revenue collector is putting in place governance systems, competent leadership and boosting staff morale to turn around its fortunes, said the...