Regulating labour relations
South Africa's labour legislation is among the most progressive in the world,
providing for institutions to settle disputes and ensure fairness in the workplace.
South Africa’s National Treasury
South Africa's National Treasury seeks to advance economic growth and job creation
through appropriate macro-economic, fiscal and financial policies.
The Constitution of South Africa
South Africa's Constitution, built on an acute awareness of the injustices of the
country's past, is widely regarded as the most progressive in the world, with a Bill
of Rights second to none.
South Africa’s economy not declining but it faces difficulties
In the current challenging economic climate, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan’s Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), delivered to Parliament on 26 October 2016, focused...
South Africa’s economic growth revised
In tabling the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan revised South Africa’s economy growth for 2016 down to 0.5%, citing...
South Africans must work for good of economy
President Jacob Zuma referred to our "collective responsibility" to get the economy to perform at
its full potential. South Africans can support the economy by buying a locally made products -
each purchase stimulates demand and builds our industries and creates jobs.
SA looks at pension for low-income earners
Social security for vulnerable workers is being investigated by the Department of
Labour, which will seek information on international best practice from the
International Labour Organization. A discussion paper will be tabled at Nedlac following
approval by the Cabinet.
New laws will streamline SA mining
The One Environmental System, which is aimed at improving the competitiveness of
South Africa's mining industry by simplifying procedures for licensing, environmental
authorisations and water use, came into effect this week.
NDP implementation framework unveiled
The government has unveiled a five-year framework for implementing South Africa's National Development Plan (NDP). The framework will focus the government's efforts on a set of manageable programmes as it works to grow the economy while tackling unemployment, poverty and inequality.
NDP: South Africa to push for ‘Big Fast Results’
The South African government is set to launch an initiative - inspired by the "Big Fast Results" methodology successfully applied by Malaysia - to fast-track the delivery of priorities outlined in the country's National Development Plan, President Jacob Zuma announced in Cape Town on Friday.
