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South Africa's local government elections date declared

The date for South Africa's local government election is officially set for 3 August 2016. It is now up to the Independent Electoral Commission to prepare to host and deliver another successful election.

Minister Des van Rooyen local government elections, Minister Des van Rooyen

Register to vote on 9 and 10 April

The final voter registration drive before this year’s local government elections will be held on the weekend of 9 and 10 April 2016. All South Africans are urged to get their names on the voters’ roll, so they can use their democratic right to choose the municipal leaders they want.


South Africa reassures investors

South Africa's minister of finance, Pravin Gordhan, and representatives of the Reserve Bank, business and labour embarked on an international roadshow last week to pass on a single message to investors: the country is stable and has healthy economy, able to overcome challenges.


Global Aids conference in South Africa

South Africa is hosting numerous international conferences this year, the first of which is the 21st International Aids Conference taking place in Durban. It is expected to help the country's position in global governance, and boost the economy through increased tourism and investment.

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