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The proposed fiscal consolidation measures will help the government save and receive long-term gains from improvements in the efficiency of public spending and budget allocations.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said out of the amount allocated, R945.9 billion will be spent on social protection transfers, including the COVID-19 social relief of distress grant, the old age grant, the child support grant, and the disability grant.

Eskom and City Power issued a joint statement on Tuesday revealing that both companies will "bring changes to the load shedding blocks which will affect the schedule in areas load shed by City Power in Johannesburg and Eskom across Gauteng."

SASSA gold cards have been issued by the South African government to individuals and families who receive financial assistance.

The changes in fuel prices were caused by movements in crude oil prices, the rand-U.S. dollar exchange rate and the implementation of the Slate Levy.

According to the president, social protection and public employment are important factors in ensuring the economic growth of the country.

The Department of Water and Sanitation said through diverse workshops, seminars, and knowledge exchanges, countries like South Africa are learning how to tackle issues such as water scarcity, climate change, and ecosystem resilience.

The e-visa will allow South Africans multiple entry for one year. Visitors can stay in Saudi Arabia for up to 90 days at a time, costing 535 Saudi Riyals, including medical insurance.

Bessie Mabunda, TFR acting general manager for rail network and projects, shared on Thursday that the entity needs funding to solve the network backlog and to keep meeting the standard.

Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, national police spokesperson said within the 2022 to 2023 financial year, the department has destroyed 20.8 tons of drugs with a street value of R2 billion.

South Africa has been dealing with electricity issues for a decade now.

The minister also noted that the state-owned airline will resume its direct flights to Brazil's São Paulo.

De Lille urged BRICS members to align their efforts with the six lines of action, which the UNWTO's One Planet Vision recommends for a Responsible Recovery of the Tourism Sector.

Sindisiwe Chikunga, minister of transport, said the R1.2 billion Mixed-Use Development Student Accommodation and Retail project has officially begun for students.

The disaster claimed four lives and destroyed infrastructure, including power cables, roads, bridges and vehicles over the weekend.

Ramokgopa pointed out at a media briefing on Monday that the government has encouraged businesses and households to install solar on their rooftops, providing them with a 25% tax incentive, and the department wants the same for inverters and batteries.

"Looking ahead, Cape Town International Airport's seat capacity for summer 2023/24 is estimated to increase by an impressive 25%, compared to the same period last year," Minister Mireille Wenger said.

Earlier this year, the South African police caught a ship in Durban with 378 kilograms of cocaine worth R1.3 billion.

Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, said over 20,000 hectares of land will be planted with yellow maize, dry beans, and all kinds of vegetables this season across the province.

Electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa earlier claimed that Africa could produce 50 times more energy than required by 2040.

Senzo Mchunu, minister of water and sanitation of South Africa, praised the Netherlands for its global expertise in water, adding that the European country is very skilled in water management.

Speaking virtually at the Meta for Government Engagement in Sandton on Wednesday, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, minister in the presidency of South Africa, talked about how easy it is to spread fake news on social media since it allows everyone to quickly share information.

Pandor and Haniyeh reportedly talked about people in Gaza needing humanitarian aid alongside those in other parts of Palestinian territories.

The energy minister made the remark during Africa Energy Week, an interactive exhibition and networking event that unites global and African energy stakeholders, drives industry growth and promotes Africa as the destination for Africa-focused events.

The South African president also asked for a United Nations-led negotiation process to help resolve the conflict.

The president said during the second iteration of the South African Green Hydrogen Summit that the hydrogen economy can have a huge positive impact on communities and small businesses across the country.

"Our Ministers of International Relations tabled a report at the Bi-National Commission where they reported on up to 159 areas of agreement that they have worked on in the past few days," President Cyril Ramaphosa said.

South African National Defence Force sent the investigators after it was revealed that eight South African soldiers, who were deployed in the eastern town of Beni, had been arrested.

The president also spoke about the financial impact of hosting the BRICS summit in August, saying it was a "hugely successful" and a "proud" moment for the country.