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Pretoria, South Africa
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How to find joy in climate action (Ayana Elizabeth Johnson | TED2022) ted.com/talks/ayana_elizabet… via @TEDTalks
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8 days to go! 🇿🇦
The final voter registration weekend is almost here!
🗓️ 01–02 Aug 2026
🕗 08:00–17:00
Register: zurl.co/tHFRe
Check your voting station: zurl.co/aPWpm
Your vote is your voice.
#GovZAUpdates #WozaLGE2026
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President @CyrilRamaphosa chaired a meeting of the National Water Crisis Committee (WATERCOM) at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, where he officially released the National Water Action Plan (NWAP).
The Plan outlines government's coordinated response to strengthen water security and improve the delivery of reliable water services across South Africa.
Download the NWAP here: tinyurl.com/bdde7ucu
#WaterSecurityForAll
#AWorkingNation
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#OperationVulindlela | Q4 Progress 💧
Water & Sanitation Reform: The National Water Crisis Committee (WATERCOM) is coordinating the national response to strengthen water security and accelerate implementation of solutions.
#GovZAUpdates #WaterSecurity #CapableState
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Nine out of ten African teams progress to the World Cup knockouts. To all those Europeans who said Africa didn't deserve more teams and can't compete at the top level:
Sincerely, cry more 🫶
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Why do governments use consultants and why has that weakened businesses and economies?
University College London Professor Mariana Mazzucato joins @tracyalloway and @TheStalwart on the Odd Lots podcast to discuss why governments' use of consultants often leads to inefficiencies and civic failures apple.co/4lTgFT6
We’re hiring an Economist in our team in the Microeconomics Chief Directorate, part of EPIC Division of the National Treasury.If you have a background in economics and experience in policy analysis, I’d encourage you to apply by 8 May: | Ref: S045/2026
erecruitment.treasury.gov.za…
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Major reforms in the water sector are already well underway, having been part of the work of Operation Vulindlela since 2020.
teapaw.org/i/broadcasts/1vJpPrnRw…
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Revenue generated from water usage will be reinvested into maintaining and upgrading pipes, reservoirs and pumping stations.
This commitment to reinvesting water revenue directly back into the system is among the matters being tabled as President @CyrilRamaphosa convenes the President's Coordinating Council (PCC) Meeting in the City of Ekurhuleni, Gauteng.
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US spending on power-plant equipment is expected to triple through 2030, primarily driven by the growth of data centers that may account for as much as 40% of total investment, according to a report bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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JPMorgan just told investors where it thinks the next big trade is. thestreet.com/investing/jpmo…
Globally, about $5.8 trillion is forecast for grid upgrades between 2026–2035, with roughly $700 billion for digital grid tech; the U.S. alone expects investments of about $1 trillion over the coming decade. jpmorgan.com/insights/sustai…
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President has signed into law some important acts — the Public Service Amendment Act aims to professionalize and depoliticise the public service by making the DG Presidency to be the head of the public service.
DGs are also banned from being political party office bearers.
President Ramaphosa has signed 6 bills into law
1. pmg.org.za/bill/1144/
2. pmg.org.za/bill/1073/
3. pmg.org.za/bill/1147/
4. pmg.org.za/bill/1272/
5. pmg.org.za/bill/1310/
6. pmg.org.za/bill/1311/
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Across many economies, stabilising public finances has become a central priority.
An #SATIED & @econ3x3 article brings together perspectives from four economists on what South Africa’s 2026 Budget signals for the fiscus, tax reform & infrastructure.
🔗 go.unu.edu/R97XF
ALT Picture of South African cityscape, with SATIED logo over it and text "Blog: What economists see in South Africa's 2026 budget"
Take the time to read the Budget:
treasury.gov.za/documents/Na…
We spend painstaking hours making it a very accessible document. Journalists spend minutes summarizing it.
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#ANationThatWorksForAll| Government interventions on water crises ➡️ #GovZAUpdates 💧 💧
Cannot fault this trip (CT to lanseria, FA306) and it made a wonderful weekend end on a good note! Thank you @FlySafair #CustomerExperience #FlyWithFlySafair #FlySafairCares
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📢 Rapid, decisive action taken to ensure water services are restored and maintained for all citizens.
#WaterCrisis #SaveWaterZA #GovZAUpdates
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That’s a wrap on #Budget2026 tips submissions!
Thank you, Mzansi, for your valuable input. Don’t miss the 2026 Budget Speech on Wednesday, 25 February at 14:00.
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#Budget2026
The Standing Committee on Finance & Select Committee on Finance invite you to submit written submissions on the Fiscal Framework and Revenue Proposals that will be tabled together with the 2026/27 Budget on Wednesday, 25 February 2026
pmg.org.za/call-for-comment/…
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#WaterCrisis | President Cyril Ramaphosa chairs National Water Crisis Committee
The committee will consolidate all state efforts into one unified structure, bypassing bureaucratic delays and channeling national resources directly to the points of crisis.
#GovZAUpdates #SaveWaterZA
