Government activities for the week 30 September – 4 October

On Monday, 30 September, Deputy President Paul Mashatile is in the United Kingdom for the second leg of his working visit. The purpose of the visit is to improve trade and investment relations between South Africa and the United Kingdom. The visit will conclude on Friday, 4 October. On Monday, 30 September, Minister of Electricity and Energy Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa hosts the Renewable Energy Seminar in Midrand, Gauteng. On Tuesday, 1 October, President Cyril Ramaphosa will launch, on behalf of government, Phase 2 of the Business and Government Partnership. From Tuesday, 1 October, Public Service and Administration Minister Mzamo Buthelezi leads the South African delegation at the International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance (ICEGOV). The conference ends on 4 October. On Tuesday, 1 October, Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth briefs media on inspections and compliance raids in South Africa. On Wednesday, 2 October, the Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance a nd Traditional Affairs, Dr Namane Dickson Masemola, leads an important oversight visit to the Northern Cape, focusing on the ZF Mgcawu and Pixley Ka Seme District Municipalities. On Friday, the South African Navy will host the SA Navy Festival in the East Dockyard, Simon's Town, over the period 4 - 6 October. Source: South African Government News Agency