South Africa

It will be an unfamiliar setting when President Cyril Ramaphosa lays out government's roadmap when he delivers his sixth State of the Nation Address (SONA) this evening.

Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Pinky Kekana, has urged residents of Delft in the Western Cape to stand up and get counted in the upcoming Census to help government to better plan for the delivery of services.

In an effort to unlock the aquaculture sector in the Nelson Mandela Bay municipal region, the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) has decided develop a 440 hectare land-based aquaculture development zone (ADZ) to accommodate both freshwater and marine aquaculture.

The KwaZulu-Natal Social Development Department has set aside over R13 million to build a fully-fledged old age home in KwaSwayimane under uMshwathi Municipality, KZN Midlands.

The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) and its partners on Tuesday launched its sixth South African HIV Prevalence, Incidence, Behaviour and Communication Survey.

The Justice and Constitutional Development Department says Specialised Commercial Crimes Courts (SCCC) have thus far scored a 92% conviction rate in matters which have been finalised by verdict.

The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) advises members of the public who need to access health care services at the Tembisa Hospital today, to visit nearby health facilities as the hospital remains inaccessible following a fatal shooting incident.

Justice and Constitutional Development Deputy Minister John Jeffery says the possible decriminalisation of sex work may be disputed, but it must be fully debated before a decision is taken.

South Africa’s COVID-19 caseload has risen by 2 824 in the past 24 hours, with a positivity rate of 8.2%, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) said on Tuesday.

The National Prosecuting Authority Investigating Directorate (NPA ID) says more arrests related to police corruption can be expected.

The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for each ordinary hour worked has been increased from R21.69 to R23.19 for the year 2022 with effect from 01 March 2022.

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Ronald Lamola says the basic needs of all South Africans must be met and poverty must be eradicated in order for the true intentions of the Constitution to be realised.

Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga, says that the country needs to realise that Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) is a keystone to push back against social ills, especially HIV, and early and unintended pregnancies.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Daniel Mminele as head of the newly-established Presidential Climate Finance Task Team.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed satisfaction with progress made on the construction of a rural access road in Thakgalang village in Limpopo.