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At this year’s conference, many companies across various sectors came forward to make new investment commitments. South Africa attracted commitments across a wide range of economic sectors including energy; automotive; mining and mineral beneficiation; healthcare and pharmaceutical sector, as well as the creative and fashion industries.

In its last deployment to Manitoba, Canada in August-September 2021, the Manitoba Minister for Climate and Conservation issued personal letters of appreciation to each of the 109 WoF personnel for serving with distinction in assisting their counterparts in Manitoba in containing the wildfires in the region.

The value of the investment commitments made at the conference was R332 billion, bringing the total value of commitments to date to R1.14 trillion. With just one year to go, we have now reached 95% of the target we set in 2018.

The President’s decision follows consultation with the Judicial Service Commission and leaders of parties in the National Assembly on four nominees for appointment as Chief Justice. With Justice Zondo assuming the position of Chief Justice, the position of Deputy Chief Justice will become vacant.

The government is pleased with the positive fourth-quarter growth and the key drivers of growth which are positive signs. The GDP grew by 1.2%, and this growth takes the annual growth rate for 2021 to 4.9%.

The historical tensions between Russia and Ukraine make it all the more important that whatever agreements are brokered are sustainable in the long run and address the concerns of both parties to the conflict.