President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for a stronger focus on economic growth, investment and job creation as government and business enter the third phase of their partnership. He launched Phase Three of the Government-Business Partnership in Hyde Park, Johannesburg, today. Ramaphosa said the latest phase must turn reforms and improved economic confidence into tangible gains
President Cyril Ramaphosa has challenged Southern African leaders to move beyond declarations and accelerate economic integration, industrialisation and development across the region. Addressing the 46th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government in eThekwini today, Ramaphosa said regional integration must deliver tangible benefits for ordinary people. He said SADC had to turn its
Today marks 14 years since 34 striking mineworkers were killed by police at Marikana in the North West. The shootings took place on 16 August 2012 at Lonmin’s platinum operation after days of violence linked to a wage strike. The mineworkers were demanding a monthly wage of R12,500. Thirty-four mineworkers were killed, and 78 were