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Government focused on growing inclusive economy

National Treasury has reaffirmed government’s commitment to prioritising rapid, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, in bid to tackle prevailing high levels of unemployment, poverty and inequality.

In a statement, the department said following…

Tugboats to improve services at Transnet’s Port of East London

The Port of East London on Thursday received the two last tugboats marking the completion of Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA) R1billion investment towards the Marine Fleet Renewal Programme.

The programme is aimed at boosting tugboat avail…

Cabinet encouraged by plans to assist municipalities

Cabinet is encouraged that the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs and the Auditor-General South Africa (AGSA) continue to support and implement initiatives aimed at consolidating the improvements recorded in some municipalit…

Over one thousand permits issued for hemp cultivation

A total of 1 110 permits have been issued for hemp cultivation since the declaration of hemp as an agricultural crop.

This follows the approval of the Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill by President Cyril Ramaphosa in May 2024.

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Citizens called to help keep criminals off the streets

Cabinet has called on South Africans to continue to work with law enforcement agencies by reporting illegal acts to help keep criminals off the streets.

‘The fight against crime is a shared responsibility, and government will continue to champion al…

China looks to elevate relations with African countries

President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the proposal by Chinese President Xi Jinping to elevate China’s bilateral relations with African countries which have diplomatic ties with China, to the level of strategic relations.

President Xi said that the …