insert_link South Africa S.A’s President announced that the Infrastructure Fund will explore new approaches to blended financing for projects In S.A, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the Infrastructure Fund will explore new approaches to blended financing for infrastructure projects. This initiative aims to boost rapid and inclusive economic growth, create jobs, reduce poverty, and foster a just society. Meanwhile... EFF leader Julius Malema has reiterated his call for the reduction of cabinet and do away with deputy ministers. Cabinet has increased to 32 ministers from 30 and there are […] todayJuly 24, 2024 23
insert_link South Africa Action Society In S.A Condemns Police Minister’s Allocation of R2 Billion to VIP Protection To South Africa, where the Action Society has condemned Police minister Senzo Mchunu’s announcement that two-billion-rand will be allocated to the VIP protection services. Last week, the minister tabled the South African Police Service’s 113.5-billion-rand budget for the 2024/2025 financial year. Action Society’s, Juanita du Preez, says the money allocated to the VIP Protection services should be spent on keeping South Africans safe, not providing ministers luxury special services at […] todayJuly 24, 2024 21
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s President says the Presidency has prioritised greater cooperation between government spheres South Africa's President , Cyril Ramaphosa says the Presidency has prioritised greater cooperation between government spheres to strengthen governance and respond to South Africans' needs. Addressing Parliament, Ramaphosa said the District Development Model, the Presidential Izimbizo programme and the deputy president's engagements address service delivery problems. He also mentioned that science, technology and innovation are essential for economies to thrive: todayJuly 24, 2024 38
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Ramaphosa Pledges to Build on Sixth Administration’s Progress In South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa has pledged to build on the progress made by the sixth administration. During the Presidency's budget vote, he highlighted contributions from the Presidential Economic Advisory Council, the State Owned Enterprises Council, and the Climate Commission. He also praised the National Anti-Corruption Advisory Council and the Presidential Working Group on Disability for their roles in advancing social and economic change. todayJuly 24, 2024 37
insert_link South Africa South AFrican Union Accuses Department of Higher Education of Irresponsibility Over Unspent Funds The South African Federation of Trade Union has accused the Department of Higher Education of being irresponsible, after returning 580-million-rand in unspent funds to the National Treasury. This was during former minister Blade Nzimande's tenure. The money could have funded a total of nine-thousand-and-71 students for one academic year. Simultaneously, the department paid seven-million-rand annually to 30 suspended employees. Saftu’s spokesperson, Trevor Shaku, says this underspending is mismanagement by the […] todayJuly 23, 2024 33
insert_link South Africa Section27 Seeks Postponement in S.A Cancer Alliance Case Against Gauteng Health Department In S.A, Section27 will approach the Johannesburg High Court today to request a postponement of the Cancer Alliance's case against the Gauteng Health Department. The application centres on the department’s alleged failure to utilise the 784-million-rand allocated by the Gauteng Treasury last year, to address the radiation backlog and other surgical backlogs in the province. Section27’s, Pearl Nicodemus says the department, MEC for Health, and the two hospitals that provide […] todayJuly 23, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa ANC in Gauteng welcomes the decisive steps by the government of provincial unity on non-profit organisations payments The ANC in Gauteng has welcomed the decisive steps by the government of provincial unity in resolving the payment challenges that plagued non-profit organisations. Delays caused by drastic changes to the Department of Social Development funding process have forced some NPOs to close their doors. The provincial government is committed to ensuring the organisations are paid timeously. The ANC’s spokesperson, Lesego Makhubela, says the government is restoring the relationship with […] todayJuly 23, 2024 28
insert_link South Africa Business Unity South Africa has called on president Cyril Ramaphosa to implement plans Business Unity South Africa has called on president Cyril Ramaphosa to implement plans from his Opening of Parliament Address. CEO Khulekani Mathe emphasised the need for inclusive and transformational growth, amid high unemployment at 32.9-percent. He stressed the importance of job security and urged the government of national unity to address local government challenges: todayJuly 23, 2024 33
insert_link South Africa S.A’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has cautioned EFF leader Julius Malema to focus on constructive debate S.A's President, Cyril Ramaphosa has cautioned EFF leader Julius Malema to focus on constructive debate rather than playing him as the main man. In response to Malema's remarks during the opening of Parliament address debate, Ramaphosa accused Malema of being misinformed about the history of the mining sector, including the National Union of Mineworkers. He emphasised a development-focused mindset for progress: todayJuly 23, 2024 17