Key Issues

Category: Key Issues

South Africa Completes Actions to Exit FATF Greylist

Johannesburg: The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has confirmed that South Africa has substantially completed all 22 recommended action items outlined in the Action Plan adopted when the country was placed on the organisation’s grey list in Februar…

South Africa Denounces Israeli Strikes on Iran

Pretoria: The South African government has voiced grave concerns regarding the recent Israeli strikes on Iranian targets, which reportedly included military zones, nuclear facilities, and civilian areas. The incidents, occurring on Friday, 13 June 202…

Gauteng Reaffirms Commitment to Fair Procurement Processes

Johannesburg: Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela has assured the public that the provincial government remains committed to ensuring fairness in both hiring and procurement processes in public infrastructure projects. This come…

Deadline Looms for National Arts and Culture Awards Entries

Pretoria: The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has issued a final call to South Africa’s creative community, including artists, industry bodies, and cultural organisations, to submit their most outstanding work for consideration in the 202…

Cabinet Assures Nation of Monitoring New COVID Variant

Cape Town: Cabinet has assured South Africans that the government, through the Department of Health, is closely monitoring the emergence of a new COVID-19 variant, known as Nimbus or NB.1.8.1. ‘Cabinet calls on all citizens to ensure good hygiene prac…

Government and Judiciary Reaffirm Commitment to Justice

Pretoria: Cabinet has welcomed the government’s recent engagement with leading members of the judiciary, including Chief Justice Mandisa Maya. Last Friday’s engagement was led by President Cyril Ramaphosa and held at the President’s official residence…