South Africa

An inspection blitz has led to the closure of ten illegal liquor outlets and liquor being confiscated in the Northern Cape, said the Department of Trade and Industry (dti).

Home Affairs Deputy Minister Fatima Chohan on Monday handed over a smart ID card to South Africa’s Ambassador to Italy, Tembi Tambo, as part of the commemorations marking the centenary of her father, the late Oliver Reginald Tambo.

Jonas Makwakwa will return to the South African Revenue Service (SARS) this week after having charges against him cleared.

A total of 50 JSE Securities-listed companies, including the JSE itself, have been found to be non-compliant with the Employment Equity (EE) Act.

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has paid out over R120 billion in refunds across all tax types.

The Gauteng Provincial Government says any suggestion that Premier David Makhura gave instructions or was involved in the transfer of mental health patients from Life Esidimeni to NGOs is false.

When current Transport Minister Joe Masangwanyi leaves government, he wants to pursue his other passion – teaching students at universities. With two Master’s Degrees and currently completing his PHD, Minister Masangwanyi can easily walk into any lecture hall or research department.

The South African Police Service has warned the public against the circulation of false and staged footage of gang violence, saying it does not assist in the fight against crime.

South Africa is in the process of developing its intellectual property policy so it can better contribute to the country’s development objectives.

Police Minister Fikile Mbalula has called for a non-violent and lawful protest for those taking part in the action against farm murders.

Minister in the Presidency Responsible for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe, says those vested with the responsibility of measuring population statistics should strive to report accurately as false figures could result in underdevelopment.

Minister in the Presidency Responsible for Women, Susan Shabangu, has encouraged community members in Ekurhuleni to get cancer screenings at public clinics.

Public Service and Administration Minister Faith Muthambi has urged public servants to move out of their comfort zone, and come up with innovations that would lead to an improved public sector.

The Presidency rejects the allegations contained in media reports on Sunday claiming wrongdoing by President Jacob Zuma in relation to some undeclared funds.

President Jacob Zuma has extended get well wishes to 58 victims of a bus accident that recently took place near Bizana in the Eastern Cape Province.