Despite the prevailing difficult fiscal position, the government believes the 3% salary increase offered to public servants is "generous”.
The Department of Home Affairs has gazetted new fees for travel documents in South Africa, which will increase the cost of getting a standard passport by 50%.
As self-driving industrial vehicles mature and the Internet of Things (IoT) as well as wireless connectivity become more widespread, the mining industry in South Africa has shown a growing interest in automating haul trucks and other mobile equipment.