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President Cyril Ramaphosa also mentioned that the governments are working on structural economic reforms in both countries to improve the investment climate and make it easier to do business.

At the SACETA event, Mashatile praised the organization for its significant contributions to South Africa's economic and social development. SACETA, founded in April 2011, played an important role in promoting economic and trade cooperation between China and South Africa.

As of now, 2,605 applications have been submitted by non-South African spaza shop owners in areas like the City of Tshwane, Ekurhuleni, West Rand District Municipality, and Sedibeng District Municipality.

Ramaphosa underscored Mpumalanga's potential, noting that the province played a key role as South Africa's energy hub due to its large coal reserves, in addition to being a center for agriculture and tourism.

The investigation aimed to determine if municipal officials, service providers or other involved parties have unfairly benefited, leading to unauthorized, irregular or wasteful spending and financial losses for the municipality.

The first G20 Sherpa Meeting is seen as an important step in setting the stage for South Africa's G20 Presidency and for discussions on some of the world's most critical issues.

The operation involved a diverse team including workers from a mining company, security firms and various government departments like the SAPS, Department of Home Affairs, Department of Health and the South African National Defence Force.

Eskom highlighted that this success is due to ongoing improvements in its coal-fired fleet, and it reflects the company's commitment to providing a reliable energy supply.

The bill establishes a national system for monitoring and sharing railway safety information, ensuring better oversight and data management across the sector.

During the visit, the two leaders are expected to co-chair the 7th Session of the South Africa-Algeria Bi-National Commission (BNC). They will also focus on accelerating efforts to implement the African Continental Free Trade Agreement.

The cocaine was hidden inside a shipping container at the Durban Harbour. Police had received a tip-off about a ship that left Brazil in early November, carrying cocaine disguised as kidney beans.

Applicants no longer need to submit their physical passports when applying for a visa. Instead, they only need to provide certified copies of their passport's bio page for the initial processing. However, they must present their physical passports later for verification.

The agriculture industry was the biggest factor in the decline on the supply side of the economy, with transport, trade, and government services also contributing to the slowdown.

Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the National Treasury mentioned the importance of their more than 30 years of joint development cooperation for advancing the interests of both countries.

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola stressed the need to improve economic cooperation by focusing on sectors where both countries already have investments.

The Border Management Authority (BMA) will extend the operating hours at major border posts during the festive season, add 69 extra staff members, and work closely with Interpol and local law enforcement agencies.

The heatwave is also expected to affect the north-western parts of KwaZulu-Natal, north-eastern North West, Gauteng, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga, with conditions expected to continue at least until Dec. 6.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile called on political parties, trade unions, student organizations and other groups to encourage their members to know their HIV status, urging those who know their status to seek treatment and stay on it.

The president recognized the importance of spaza shops and informal traders in the economy, especially in townships and rural areas. However, he noted that recent cases of foodborne illnesses have revealed certain risks linked to these businesses.

The power utility has converted about 400,000 former "zero buyers" into paying customers through the technology update. All prepayment meters must be upgraded to the Key Revision Number version 2 (KRN 2) because the current STS technology will no longer accept new credit tokens.

Between July 1 and Sept. 30, contact crimes fell by 3%, property-related crimes dropped by 9.9% and other serious crimes decreased by 3.4%.

NHTKL praised Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi and his team for their efforts to ensure that all South Africans, no matter their income or job status, have access to quality healthcare.

In a statement, the municipality said these videos spread false information about the debt management process, causing confusion and unnecessary division within the community.

South Africa's Department of Basic Education said it wanted to make sure that those handling and distributing food follow strict guidelines to ensure meals were safely provided to students every day.

Eskom has requested approval from the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) for a multi-year price plan. If approved, Eskom customers could face a 36.15% tariff hike for 2025/26, an 11.81% increase for 2026/27, and a 9.10% rise in 2027/28.

The new permit provides businesses with tailored resources, such as simplified permit registration and designated trading areas, to ensure smoother operations within municipal areas.

Deputy Minister for Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities Steve Letsike explained that men have been conditioned to believe they are entitled to women's time, labor, bodies and more...

The handover ceremony was carried out by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who both struck the ceremonial gavel and exchanged handshakes and smiles.

Ramaphosa emphasized that South Africa, as a nation that values the rule of law and human rights, will strive to find a peaceful solution. So far, over 1,000 miners have come out and been arrested.