South Africa

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has, through its COVID-19 Relief Fund, disbursed R61 million to beneficiaries in the creative and sport sectors.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has vowed to nip in the bud alleged corruption in the procurement of much-needed goods and services in the fight against COVID-19.

Public Protector, Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane, has announced that her office has launched various investigations related to COVID-19.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has introduced new flexible methods that recipients can use to receive their R350 grant, which will be paid until the end of October.

Parliament Presiding Officers have extended condolences to the family and friends of Member of Parliament Zamuxolo Peter who passed away on Friday due to COVID-19 related illness.

Overnight accommodation for hunters will be permitted after further amendments are made to the Directions for the biodiversity sector.

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) says the banking licence for the old VBS Mutual Bank, in its old form, cannot be revived.

Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has issued directions in line with the National State of Disaster Regulations to extend the validity period of legally issued visas which expired during the lockdown period, to 31 October 2020.

The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) has dismissed allegations of interference in the appointment of the chairperson of the Eskom pension and provident fund.

The Department of Basic Education has released a revised school calendar for the 2020 academic year.

With 8 195 new identified cases, South Africa now has 511 485 people, who have contracted the novel Coronavirus.

The Office of Deputy President David Mabuza has confirmed that he is well after receiving numerous calls from concerned South Africans regarding the health status of the Deputy President.

The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) has announced the appointment of several key appointments which come into effect from 01 August 2020, to bring committed leadership and stability in the Directorate.

After a rapid rise in COVID-19 infections over the last two months, the daily increase in infections appears to be stabilising, particularly in the Western Cape, Gauteng and Eastern Cape.

Funerals and protests continue to be a breeding ground for the spread of Coronavirus in Gauteng, says Premier David Makhura.