South Africa

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) says it has used its backup systems to ensure its offices are up and running to process passports and smart ID cards.

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has noted the gazetting of the Licensing Exemption and Registration Notice.

Cape Town residents’ high water usage over this past week has brought “Day Zero” closer, by more than three weeks.

While the festive season is filled with happiness and celebrations, there is also a lot more drinking and driving, resulting in an increase in accidents at this time of year.

Three law enforcement officers have been arrested by the Hawks’ Serious Anti-Corruption Unit for allegedly stealing R1 million.

The payment of pensions to beneficiaries of the former Venda Pension Fund are still being finalised, said National Treasury on Tuesday.

Eco-enthusiasts have had the opportunity to learn more about sustainable conservation at a Children in the Wilderness camp that seeks to help learners carve their way in the environmental field.

While some primary health clinics will close at 1pm on Friday, 22 December, Ekurhuleni Municipality’s 24-hour community health care centres will continue operating throughout the festive season.

Four vehicle examiners have been arrested - allegedly for fraudulently processing roadworthy certificates for vehicles in Claysville outside Tembisa, in Gauteng.

Clinics, hospitals and emergency services will remain operational throughout the festive season.

The South African Roads Agency (Sanral) has released a list of conventional toll plazas where tags are accepted for electronic payment.

The Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation have rolled out a school holiday programme to run until January.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has beefed up their pro-active measures by introducing the Safer Season Campaign.

The South African Revenue Services (SARS) has intercepted four consignments of suspected counterfeit goods worth R20.5 million.

Cyril Ramaphosa has been elected as the new President of the governing African National Congress (ANC) during the party’s 54th elective conference, which is underway in Nasrec, south of Johannesburg.