South Africa

South Africa has logged 613 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the latest statistics have revealed.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has denied shooting and wounding a person during the ongoing student protests in Johannesburg on Monday.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to the role played by traditional leaders in the development of their communities.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed Proclamation R21 of 2021 authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate corruption, malpractice and maladministration in the North West Department of Public Works and Roads.

While great strides have been made, Eskom believes there is more that still needs to be done as the power utility works tirelessly towards reducing the risk of load shedding.

In an effort to protect the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa's (PRASA) rail infrastructure, government has introduced interventions to strengthen security for these public assets.

The Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation has instructed the Department of Human Settlements to strengthen its oversight on the Housing Development Agency (HDA) to ensure stability and recovery.

Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, says the department and universities have reached another fee compact to ensure fee increases for the 2021 academic year are kept at affordable levels.

Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the brutal killing of a young couple on 06 October 2020 at Ga-Rapitsi village in Bolobedu outside Tzaneen, in Limpopo.

Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, says the department is not in a financial position to be able to support institutions to clear all the debt of fee-paying students.

South Africa now has 1 529 420 confirmed COVID-19 cases after 1 006 people were confirmed to have contracted the virus in the last 24 hours.

Stage 2 load shedding is set to continue until 5am on Wednesday, Eskom has announced.

Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee on section 100 Intervention in the North West will visit the province this week to assess progress and the impact of the intervention.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has honoured the late King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu with a declaration that His Majesty be accorded a Special Official Funeral Category 1.

Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa is deeply saddened by the passing of Noxolo Maqashalala (44) and Menzi Ngubane (56).