South Africa

Construction of the Tsomo Ngqamakhwe bulk water pipeline in the Eastern Cape is set to commence, says the Department of Water and Sanitation.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed sadness at the passing of Prince Mandla Zulu, brother of His Majesty King Goodwill Zwelithini and a royal prince of the eYibindini Royal House of King Solomon.

Stern, strong women, with an aversion to any form of childhood nonsense, have raised many good men and women, often in times of great difficulties, with the hope that their children will make a difference in an ever-evolving world.

A Gauteng Health Department official linked to the personal protective equipment (PPE) procurement scandal has been suspended.

Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu says the successful upgrading of the dysfunctional Randfontein wastewater treatment works is an example that should be replicated in all municipalities to address wastewater infrastructure challenges.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a Special Official Funeral to honour the late struggle stalwart and esteemed member of the Order of Luthuli in Gold, John Nkadimeng.

While the daily COVID-19 infections have dropped from an average of 5 000 down to 1 700 in Gauteng, a long road still lies ahead, Premier David Makhura has warned.

Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has expressed dissatisfaction over reports surrounding the recent handing over of temporary housing units in Limpopo.

Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, has encouraged the public to continue to make use of public health facilities for COVID-19 and other ailments and conditions.

The Minister of Transport, Fikile Mbalula, says the appointment of Collins Letsoalo as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Road Accident Fund (RAF) will bring stability to the organisation.

As the country commemorates Women’s Month, Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Patricia de Lille, has unveiled a newly installed gender-based violence (GBV) advocacy artwork at the Manenberg Police Station in Cape Town.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has appealed to anyone who may have information about the robbery of SASSA’s paypoint in Thafamasi, to contact their nearest police station.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the 2020 National Women’s Day keynote address virtually on Sunday.

As of Thursday, South Africa recorded 8 307 new cases and 306 more COVID-19 related deaths.

North West Premier, Prof Job Mokgoro, has instructed all the provincial government departments and Public Entities to submit reports relating to all procurement done in relation to COVID-19 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as well as medical supplies, by today.