South Africa

The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) has paid tribute to two women who have been at the forefront of organisation’s efforts in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The 2020/21 annual report on non-compliance with payment of suppliers’ invoices within 30 days shows that national departments achieved an annual average timeous submission rate of 73% during the financial year.

The draft National Infrastructure Plan 2050 (NIP 2050) has been gazetted for public comment by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure.

The Portfolio Committee on Environment, Forestry and Fisheries has resolved that there should be a thorough report looking into the human impacts and potential developments of chronic conditions as a result of the burning of United Phosphorus Limited (UPL) warehouse in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal.

While South Africa and Kenya enjoy strong bilateral relations, the two countries will work together to address hindrances to bilateral cooperation.

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala will lead a provincial government engagement with international diplomats and investors in Gauteng to reassure them that the province is ready for business and to showcase the KZN Investment Book.

South Africa has to date, administered a total of 9 002 052 COVID-19 vaccines with 175 095 of those being administered in the last 24 hours.

Minister of Employment and Labour, Thulas Nxesi, has assured workers that government will assist workers that were affected by the recent unrest.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has outlined several measures undertaken by government to end state capture, rebuild damaged institutions and foster a culture of ethical public service and accountability.

National Treasury has warned members of retirement funds not to withdraw their funds, unless retiring, resigning or retrenched from work, as the funds are legally not empowered to allow pre-retirement withdrawals, until the law is enacted.

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) has announced that the economic recovery support interventions announced by Minister Ebrahim Patel, a fortnight ago is open for affected businesses to apply.

Deputy President David Mabuza says without urgently resolving inequalities in society, South Africa cannot successfully build and grow as a nation.

A 31-year-old suspect appeared in the Nelspruit Magistrates’ court this morning, following his arrest in a joint operation by the Hawks' national Serious Corruption Investigation and the Special Investigative Unit in Mpumalanga on Monday.

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister, Barbara Creecy, has welcomed the 6th Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) assessment on climate change report.

South Africa has recorded 6 590 new COVID-19 cases and 189 COVID-19 related deaths.