South Africa and China have celebrated 25 years of diplomatic relations, marked by President Xi Jinping’s fourth state visit to South Africa. The visit comes at a time when both nations have supported each other through various challenges, including apartheid and the COVID19 pandemic.

The City’s Traffic Service, Law Enforcement, and Metro Police Departments have taken exemplary action against lawbreakers, resulting in a staggering 267 arrests and 69,774 fines issued for a range of offenses. Their tireless efforts demonstrate their dedication to maintaining public safety and order.

South Africa’s Minister of Health, Dr. Joe Phaahla, attended the G20 Health Ministers’ Meeting (G20 HMM) in Gandhinagar, India, from August 17th to 19th. This meeting provided an excellent platform for global collaboration to address global health challenges, emphasizing the need for a multisectoral approach.

The Extended Public Works Programme (EPWP) has been instrumental in empowering women in the city of Cape Town. Over the last five financial years, from July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2023, 117,432 women have benefited from shortterm employment and skills development through the EPWP. This program provides critical support to job seekers who have been unsuccessful in finding formal employment.

In 2022, South Africa and China will celebrate their 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations, marking a milestone in their partnership. This journey has been defined by mutual respect and shared goals, with China’s unwavering support during South Africa’s struggle for democracy being a significant part of their shared history.

The BRICS nations, consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, have come together to forge new frontiers in global economic growth and development. The Deputy President of South Africa, Honorable Shipokosa Paul Mashatile, championed the spirit of unity and collaboration among these nations at the recent BRICS Business Welcome Gala Dinner in Sandton, South Africa.

The Inspection and Enforcement Services (IES) branch of the Department of Employment and Labour has announced two advocacy seminars set to take place in Richards Bay, KwaZuluNatal, on August 23 and 24, 2023. The seminars are aimed at educating and creating awareness on various issues, including compliance with labor laws, formalizing informal businesses, and the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees.

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) is a vital component of South Africa’s economic reconstruction and recovery efforts. As a key driver of infrastructure delivery and maintenance, the department is committed to creating jobs, promoting inclusive growth, and transforming the construction industry.

The Department of Employment and Labour’s Inspection and Enforcement Services (IES) branch is conducting two advocacy seminars in Richards Bay on the 23rd and 24th of August 2023. The primary objectives of these seminars are to educate and create awareness on the benefits of formalisation of informal businesses into the formal economy and to encourage compliance with labour laws.