LABOUR DEPARTMENT’S COMPENSATION FUND HEAD TO EASTERN CAPE

LABOUR DEPARTMENT'S COMPENSATION FUND HEAD TO EASTERN CAPE - image: Leon Lestrade/ Independent Newspapers

The Compensation Fund has been engaging various sectors in different provinces with the intention to enforce Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) compliance. On the 11-12 and 14 August 2026, the Fund will be in East London, Eastern Cape Province to engage Organised Labour, stakeholders in the Hospitality Sector, and Local Government and […]

SOUTH AFRICA SELECTED TO HOST WEF AFRICA SUMMIT 2027

WEF and Ramaphosa - Reuters/Yves Herman

The Government of the Republic of South Africa welcomes the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) decision to once again entrust South Africa with hosting the WEF Africa Summit in 2027. Following the successful hosting of the recent G20 Summit, the decision affirms South Africa’s ability to host large-scale, complex international events in a safe, efficient and […]

SOUTH AFRICA’S ECONOMIC PROGRESS IN 2025: SIGNS OF RECOVERY AND GLOBAL RELEVANCE

The year 2025 marked a significant moment for South Africa. There is renewed economic momentum after a prolonged period marked by structural constraints, policy uncertainty, and weakened investor confidence.  While challenges remain, recent developments point to a country slowly but decisively stabilising. Improvements in fiscal discipline, growth performance, employment trends, and international standing suggest that […]