South African Tribune

Pretoria: National Treasury expects improved growth prospects for the South African economy, despite slowing projected growth of some 1.1% in 2024 - down from the projected 1.3% earlier this year. Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth is projected to improve at some 1.1% in 2024, up from the 0.7% in…

Eastern Cape: Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, Sello Seitlholo, has expressed concern at the vandalism of water infrastructure in the Eastern Cape. Seitlholo raised his concern during an oversight visit conducted this week in the Nelson Mandela Bay and Buffalo City Metros. Seitlholo's visits formed part of his delegated responsibility…

Gauteng: Eight suspects have been arrested and illicit goods valued at R572,490 have been seized in a police operation in Gauteng. The operation, described as a joint effort by the Gauteng Counterfeit Unit, SAPS Lenasia, and Gauteng Wardens, targeted counterfeit and illicit goods in Lenasia. According to South African Government…

Pretoria: The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure: The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has announced plans to expedite the implementation of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) to achieve its ambitious goal of creating millions of work opportunities. Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala made this announcement during a Portfolio…

Mthatha: The Ministry of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) has expressed its deep disturbance over the recent increase in violent killings of traditional leaders in South Africa, following the tragic death of Eastern Cape traditional leader Nkosikazi Thenjiwe Eunice 'Nogcinile' Mtirara. The ministry extended condolences to the AmaDlomo royal…

Pretoria: The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing climate change and its impact on water resources and sanitation services across the country. Speaking during a workshop organised by the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) in conjunction with the department, the department's Deputy Director-General, Deborah Mochotlhi,…

Pretoria: The first 100 days as Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment, under the Government of National Unity (GNU), have been a period of significant learning and action. It has allowed me to engage closely with stakeholders in the sector, developing a blueprint to drive the implementation of…

KwaZulu-Natal: Finance MEC Francois Rodgers has welcomed the 2024 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) presented by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. The Minister tabled the MTBPS in Parliament on Wednesday. Rodgers noted that the budget accounts for necessary cost-containment measures, given the challenges of the national fiscus, while ensuring that…