South Africa’s labour legislation is among the most progressive in the world, providing for institutions to settle disputes and ensure fairness in the workplace. Regulating labour relations
South Africa’s National Treasury seeks to advance economic growth and job creation through appropriate macro-economic, fiscal and financial policies. South Africa’s National Treasury
South Africa’s Constitution, built on an acute awareness of the injustices of the country’s past, is widely regarded as the most progressive in the world, with a Bill of Rights second to none. The Constitution of South Africa
In the current challenging economic climate, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan’s Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), delivered to Parliament on 26 October 2016, focused on social development and transformation. The biggest challenge South Africa faces, Gordhan said, is slow global growth and its effect on investment and trade in South Africa... South Africa’s economy not declining but it faces difficulties
In tabling the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan revised South Africa’s economy growth for 2016 down to 0.5%, citing various reasons for his prediction. However, he said he expected it to rise to 1.7% next year. Brand South Africa reporter The country’s economy had been revised to grow at a […] ... South Africa’s economic growth revised
President Jacob Zuma referred to our “collective responsibility” to get the economy to perform at its full potential. South Africans can support the economy by buying a locally made products – each purchase stimulates demand and builds our industries and creates jobs. South Africans must work for good of economy
Social security for vulnerable workers is being investigated by the Department of Labour, which will seek information on international best practice from the International Labour Organization. A discussion paper will be tabled at Nedlac following approval by the Cabinet. SA looks at pension for low-income earners
The government has unveiled a five-year framework for implementing South Africa’s National Development Plan (NDP). The framework will focus the government’s efforts on a set of manageable programmes as it works to grow the economy while tackling unemployment, poverty and inequality. NDP implementation framework unveiled
The South African government is set to launch an initiative – inspired by the “Big Fast Results” methodology successfully applied by Malaysia – to fast-track the delivery of priorities outlined in the country’s National Development Plan, President Jacob Zuma announced in Cape Town on Friday. NDP: South Africa to push for ‘Big Fast Results’
The South African government will build 216 000 houses and connect 905 000 households to electricity over the next two years. This is in addition to other housing schemes the state has embarked on in partnership with the private sector and public-private development institutions. SA to build 200 000 houses in two years
Political parties and business organisations have welcomed the significant decrease in most categories of crime announced by Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa at the release of the country’s annual crime statistics. Thumbs-up for South Africa’s crime stats
Chancellor House, the Johannesburg building where Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo set up their first law practice in the 1950s, is to be restored.• Mandela: a ermarkable 92 years Chancellor House to honour icons
One of the great myths of the new South Africa is the belief that, with time, we will go the route of “all Africa”. But a stereotypical African basket case we are not. Indeed, democracy is entrenching itself in our beloved country, writes Justice Malala. South Africa’s growing political maturity
After 10 days of tough behind-the-scenes bargaining, over 100 heads of state and government at the World Summit on Sustainable Development agreed on a plan of action to eradicate poverty and protect the environment, concluding negotiations that took place over nine months and on three continents. World Summit action plan
Brand South Partners With Netflix to Celebrate and Showcase South Africa’s value proposition & its Vibrant Cultures Ahead of G20 Summit
