This Women’s Day, we are releasing the one-year progress report on the NSP. It outlines the steps we have taken to advance economic opportunities for women. It provides progress on the implementation of our 40% preferential public procurement policy for women-owned businesses, as well as the extent of support given to women to start their own businesses.
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Municipal Elections in SA. Date: 27 October
By law, South Africans who live abroad can only vote in South Africa’s NATIONAL elections (not provincial or municipal elections). To vote in Municipal Elections you must be registered where
Continue readingFrom the Desk of the President
Correcting these spatial distortions must be part of our work of building an inclusive economy and improving the living conditions of all South Africans. It is why we are working to build flourishing township and rural economies, and focusing on the growth of small businesses. At the same time, we need to confront racism in our society.
Continue readingPresident welcomes Biovac-Pfizer deal
In a statement on Wednesday, the President welcomed the announcement of a collaboration between South Africa’s Biovac Institute and the global pharmaceutical producer Pfizer as a ‘breakthrough in the protection of African nations against COVID-19″.
Continue readingMin. Pandor delivers keynote address at UNGA
The meeting will take place on Wednesday, 21 July 2021, from 16h00-17h30 (South African time) and can be viewed via webcast.
Continue readingUrgent Message from the High Commissioner
The South African High Commission in Ottawa and Consulate-General in Toronto have received numerous enquiries from friends, families and relatives in the diaspora concerning the sporadic violent protests in some parts of South Africa.
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