South Africa

South Africa recorded 3 614 new COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of detected infections to 1 669 231.

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has called for proposals for key Mzansi Golden Economy (MGE) work streams.

The South African government remains unwaveringly committed to the development and transformation of the country’s financial services sector.

The Public Service Commission, together with the National Planning Commission, the National School of Government and the UNDP today entered into an agreement on a joint programme to contribute to government’s efforts to build state capability over the next five years.

Social Development Minister, Lindiwe Zulu, has urged South Africans to protect and promote the rights of minors, as the world celebrates International Children’s Day on Tuesday.

Gauteng MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Mbali Hlophe, has paid tribute to acting giant MacDonald Ndodana Mathunjwa for portraying his roles on television and theatre authentically.

Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, has called on society to play its part in availing opportunities for the youth to ensure an inclusive and transformed society.

The South African Post Office (SAPO) has signed an agreement with Mail Americas that is set to give online traders better access into all of Southern Africa, including rural areas.

South Africa’s unemployment rate reached 32.6% in the first three months of 2021, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) said.

Due to further breakdowns of generating units, Eskom will implement load shedding from 4pm this afternoon.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated Pitso Mosimane on leading the continent’s top football club, Al Ahly, to victory in the African Super Cup.

As the globe commemorated World No Tobacco Day on Monday, North West Health MEC Madoda Sambatha reminded the public of the risks associated with smoking.

The Limpopo MEC for Social Development, Nkakareng Rakgoale, says the murder of an 11-month-old boy by his own mother has once again placed the spotlight on the safety of children.

Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu will this week meet with various stakeholders to brief them on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting regarding the intervention in Emfuleni Local Municipality.

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe has announced that both grades of petrol will decrease by 10 cents a litre on Wednesday.