South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged the Presidential Commission on the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) to place 4IR at the centre of South Africa’s economic recovery.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Dr Sydney Mufamadi and Baleka Mbete as Special Envoys to Zimbabwe following recent reports of difficulties that the landlocked country is experiencing.

Cabinet has reaffirmed its commitment to building a capable, ethical and developmental state as allegations of corruption related to funds associated with the country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic have surfaced.

To commemorate Women’s Month this year, Cabinet will champion women’s rights and gender equality.

With KwaZulu-Natal set to overtake the Western Cape with the number of COVID-19 cases in a matter of weeks, Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, has given the province the nod for its state of readiness for the COVID-19 surge.

The Gauteng Health Department says it will be instituting a disciplinary action against a staff member involved in the swapping of newly born babies at Tambo Memorial Hospital in Boksburg last month.

President Cyril Ramaphosa, following a decision taken by Cabinet at its meeting on Wednesday, has appointed a Committee of Ministers to deal with allegations of corruption associated with the country’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Minister of Finance, Tito Mboweni, has published the Financial Sector Regulations amendments that are intended to simplify the process for appointing the Commissioner and Deputy-Commissioners of the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA).

The South African Social Security Agency CEO, Totsie Memela, has lauded the role played by the agency’s anti-fraud strategy in the case of a former SASSA employee, who has been sentenced for fraud.

Deputy President David Mabuza has underscored the promotion of local production of personal protective equipment, manufacturing of medical equipment as the key to revive the country’s economy adversely affected by COVID-19.

The Department of Employment and Labour has received over 3 000 COVID-19 related claims.

The North West Department of Education is doing everything to salvage what is left of the academic year and has launched a digital programme to help learners to catch up with their studies.

Minister Blade Nzimande has urged the higher education sector to work closely with government departments and the police when dealing with gender-based violence (GBV) cases.

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has welcomed the decision by the Germiston Magistrate’s Court to deny bail to Pontsho Moyo, a manager at the agency’s Elsburg depot, who allegedly stole the agency's assets.

The South African government says it has noted with concern the reports related to human rights violations in the Republic of Zimbabwe.