South Africa

Head of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) Advocate Andy Mothibi has expressed condolences to the family and friends of former Judge Willem Heath, following his death this week.

UMngeni-uThukela Water Board has implemented water curtailment throughout eThekwini Municipality effective from Thursday to reduce the volume of water abstracted from the uMngeni system.

Cabinet calls on South Africans to show their support for Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Ronwen Williams, who has been nominated as one of the 10 best goalkeepers in the world, at the Ballon d'Or awards for the Yachine Trophy.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to lead the second District Development Model (DDM) Presidential Imbizo under the Government of National Unity (GNU), in Umgababa in in KwaZulu-Natal.

The Department of Water and Sanitation has warned communities and water users along the Harts and Vaal Rivers in North West and Northern Cape to be careful when using raw, or untreated water from the rivers.

Cabinet has approved the submission of the South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) Bill of 2024 to Parliament.

Cabinet has urged the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) to consider piloting the eDisclosure system for municipalities.

Cabinet has welcomed the United Nations General Assembly’s (UNGA) historic resolution that declared Israel’s occupation of East Jerusalem, the West Bank, and Gaza unlawful, and mandating the complete withdrawal of Israeli settlers and soldiers.

Cabinet has encouraged South Africans to remain alert and adhere to weather warnings from the South African Weather Service (SAWS).

Cabinet has reflected on the positive investor sentiments emanating from President Cyril Ramaphosa and Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s working visits to New York in the United States, and London in the United Kingdom (UK), respectively.

International Relations and Cooperation Director-General (DG) Zane Dangor has emphasised South Africa’s commitment to prioritising Africa’s development and equality during its G20 Presidency.

Cabinet has condemned the recent Eastern Cape mass shootings involving 18 family members and six community patrollers.

Cabinet has commended intensified joint inspection efforts, led by the Department of Employment and Labour (DEL), to ensure that employers comply with recruitment requirements.

Cabinet has welcomed the gazetting of South Africa’s new visa regime as a key step towards attracting international skills and investment, growing tourism and creating jobs.

The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Development has paid tribute to former Judge Willem Hendrik Heath who died this week at the age of 79.