Hon. Gondongwana: SA Economy Shows Signs of Resilience
Despite record levels of load shedding, South Africa’s economy grew by 0.9% in the first half of the year. This is according to the Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, who delivered the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) on Wednesday, November 1.
Springboks World Cup Victory – Letter From The President
In his letter penned to the nation on October 30, His Excellency, President Cyril Ramaphosa, focused on the Springbok Rugby World Cup victory at the Stade de France and the symbolism of this achievement. President Ramaphosa recalled that South Africa first competed in the Rugby World Cup in 1995, one year after our first democratic elections, when the team included one black player, Chester Williams, while of the squad that played in the past weekend’s final, just short of half were black players, including the team captain, Siya Kolisi.
Lexis GRC: Empowering Professionals Across The African Continent
An interview with Ajay Lalla, Head Of Solutions at LexisNexis South Africa on how the Lexis GRC allows you to navigate the complex landscape of governance, risk mitigation and compliance.
Gautrain Outgoing CEO: William Dachs
Gauteng MEC for Transport and Logistics Kedibone Diale-Tlabela has announced that the current Gautrain CEO, William Dachs, will step down at the end of his tenure in January 2024. William leaves the management agency in good shape, as it has recently recorded its eleventh consecutive clean audit.
Fuel-Saving Strategies: Navigating Pricey Pumps with Panache!
In recognition of National Transport Month, Our October edition’s Financial Fitness article discusses practical ways to reduce fuel consumption and maximise fuel efficiency.
Transport and Logistics: Charting a Sustainable Future in Africa
In the pursuit of a more sustainable future, the South African Department of Transport has embarked on a transformative journey to revitalise the nation’s deteriorating transportation infrastructure.
The G20 Is Now G21 – AU Admitted
In a notable decision this year, the G20 welcomed the African Union as a full member of the G20+, endowing it with the same status as the European Union. This recognition underscores the pivotal role of Africa in international policymaking, emphasising the value placed on regional trade and economic integration to mitigate volatility and risks.
Minister Creecy – Women in Leadership
Our Woman in Leadership for October is Hon. Barbara Dallas Creecy, who serves as the Minister of Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Fisheries and is a Member of the National Assembly of South Africa.
AGOA Summit 2023
This year’s AGOA Summit, which will be held in Johannesburg, from 2-4 November, comes at a time when economic relations between Africa and the rest of the world have been in the spotlight.
South Africa’s Energy Sector: Eskom and The JSE
On 21st September 2023, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, co-hosted the South African Transmission Financing Seminar in collaboration with the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). This event brought together experts and stakeholders from the energy and financial sectors to shed light on financing and advancing South Africa’s electricity transmission infrastructure.