Addressing The Nation – Economic Reforms
In his letter to the nation on 12 June, His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa assured the country that South Africa’s economy is undergoing a fundamental transformation that will make it more competitive, inclusive and capable of growth. “Since the start of this administration, we have been pursuing far-reaching reforms in ‘network’ industries like electricity, telecommunication, water, ports and rail. We have focused on reforms that are sustainable and transformative rather than temporary solutions that won’t last.
HR Trends: Five ways technology is transforming HR practice
“One survey found that almost 90% global organisations believe that AI will give them a competitive edge, and around 40% of large companies said they plan to invest further in AI services.”
November Public Sector Leaders highlights 16 Days of Activism
Our cover this month features Young Global Leader, Dr Mmaki Jantjies.
South Africa: The explorer’s paradise
Here, we look at some of the best tourist destinations the country has to offer.
The importance of the tourism sector in growing and transforming the country’s economy
In the first quarter of 2022, there were six million domestic tourism trips, placing the market well on the way to reaching the 28 million trips taken in 2019 before the pandemic.
The future of public administration: Changes transforming South Africa’s public service
A new municipal law has been signed by President Cyril Ramaphosa, taking South Africa a step closer to professionalising the public service.
SA is Africa’s largest travel and tourism economy
The recovery of South Africa’s tourism sector has gained incredible momentum, and this can be seen in South Africa’s tourism performance in the first half of 2022.
Royalties, Rooibos and the Khoisan: Sharing the profits of traditional knowledge
The word ‘Rooibos’ or ‘Red Bush’ can only be used for Rooibos tea imported from the winter rainfall areas of the Western and Northern Cape, much like “Champagne” can only be used for sparkling wines from the Champagne region in France.
Protecting South African heritage to promote cultural tourism
SAHRA is the national body that is mandated to identify and manage South Africa’s heritage resources and to protect them for future generations.
A new path to increase energy capacity
“After more than a decade without a reliable electricity supply, South Africans are justifiably frustrated and angry. They are fed up. We have therefore developed a set of actions to respond to the crisis,” said President Ramaphosa.