South Africa

Municipalities’ spent 40.4% or R168.3 billion of their total adopted budget of R416.9 billion as at 31 December 2017.

A National Assembly resolution allowing land expropriation without compensation will now be referred to the Constitutional Review Committee, which must report back to Parliament by 30 August.

From a “village boy” to ascending to the second highest office in the land, the newly sworn-in Deputy President says he is humbled by the opportunity to serve the people of South Africa.

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has welcomed the appointment of Nhlanhla Nene as the country’s new Finance Minister.

Deputy President-designate David Mabuza was among several ANC and opposition leaders, who were sworn in as Members of Parliament in Speaker Baleka Mbete’s office in the National Assembly on Tuesday.

The Portfolio Committee on Police has urged the incoming Police Minister Bheki Cele to prioritise and strengthen the safety of police officers and police stations across the country.

South Africa has called on the United Nations Human Rights Council to take a balanced approach to human rights.

While government feeding programmes are in place, intervention is needed to prevent malnutrition in young children, a Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) report has found.

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has welcomed the appointment of Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane as the new Minister of Science and Technology.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says land reform is a priority for South Africa and addressing the issue of land needs to happen immediately.

Former Finance Deputy Minister Sifiso Buthelezi has been appointed as the new Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) following changes to the National Executive.

Derek Hanekom has been reappointed as Tourism Minister by President Cyril Ramaphosa following a Cabinet reshuffle last night.

The Department of Public Service and Administration has a new Deputy Minister -- Dr Chana Pilane-Majake, who replaces Dipuo Letsatsi-Duba following last night’s Cabinet reshuffle.

ANC National Executive Committee (NEC) member Zweli Lawrence Mkhize will steer the ship as Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA).

Member of Parliament, Pinky Sharon Kekana, will be joining the Department of Communications as the new Deputy Minister.