South Africa

In an effort to curb COVID-19 infections, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has dispersed 1265 tankers and 134 water trucks throughout the Free State province.

The Eastern Cape is gearing up for its fight against COVID-19 with the province boosting its hospital capacity.

Stats SA today released the results of a rapid response survey conducted with businesses during the lockdown.

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development requests all interested wholesalers, distributors or agribusiness outlets to provide a list of specific agricultural production inputs they have in stock.

The One World, Together at Home global concert - organised to raise funds to fight the COVID-19 pandemic - has raised over US$127 million.

A total of 606 462 employees who have lost their income as a result of the lockdown imposed to mitigate against the spread of COVID-19 will receive their benefit from the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF).

South Africa on Monday confirmed four new COVID-19 deaths, leading to a total of 58 people who have succumbed to the virus to date.

Government has gazetted a regulation banning the sale of hot cooked food during the COVID-19 lockdown.

The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) has launched the Youth Micro Enterprises Relief Fund (YMERF) aimed at assisting youth-owned enterprises, which might not qualify for other funds.

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has launched an online survey to gauge the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the public.

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has delivered 500 water tanks and 56 water tankers to various municipalities in Mpumalanga.

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has appealed to departments to update reachable contact details on their websites in order for citizens to access government services.

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday expressed concern at the alleged theft of food parcels meant to assist distressed families and individuals during the COVID-19 nationwide lockdown.

The North West is undertaking a drive that will see places of trade, including shops, being decontaminated.

Twelve police officers, including a reservist, have been arrested for allegedly violating the National Disaster Management Regulations, as well as for corruption.