South Africa

Even as the country continues to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, tackling climate change is a national priority for South Africa.

South Africa now has 1 575 471 confirmed COVID-19 cases, while 54 148 people have died, according to the official figures.

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed the arrest of Michael Lomas by the United Kingdom authorities in connection with Eskom’s R745 million Kusile power station corruption case.

Cabinet has concurred with the recommendation by the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) Board to appoint Shonisani Munzhedzi as the CEO of the entity.

The Western Cape Education Department says it is currently implementing a plan to place 2 550 learners that are currently registered as unplaced in the province.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will today participate in a virtual event to mark the one-year anniversary of the World Health Organisation’s Access to COVID-19 Tools Accelerator (ACT Accelerator).

The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) has passed the Upgrading of Land Tenure Rights Act Amendment Bill and the Correctional Services Amendment Bill, during its virtual plenary on Thursday.

Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Pinky Kekana, has called on parents to reinforce the message of zero tolerance towards bullying in their homes.

While the world is focused on critically important new vaccines to protect people against the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Health has underscored the need to ensure that routine vaccinations are not missed.

The Electoral Commission says it is finalising the finer details ahead of the local government elections, now that President Cyril Ramaphosa has set the date for 27 October 2021.

Brand South Africa has dismissed media reports portraying the entity as beleaguered and claiming that operations have ground to a halt.

Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) Deputy Minister, Nomalungelo Gina, has commended a KwaZulu-Natal company for being a shining example in local procurement.

South Africa has recorded 1 571 348 cumulative COVID-19 cases since the outbreak of the virus, with 1 413 new cases reported on Thursday.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on countries to work together to create a climate resilient world.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the renewed focus on improving municipal water infrastructure and related services.