South Africa

South Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 1.9% in the first quarter of 2022.

Police Minister Bheki Cele has condemned the murder of a 49-year-old police officer while on duty last week in Cape Town.

A South African Police Service (SAPS) Captain has been jailed for bribery.

eThekwini Municipality Deputy Mayor, Philani Mavundla, says the city is in discussions with Human Settlements MEC, Jomo Sibiya, to find a lasting solution to the challenges faced by displaced flood victims.

The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government has unveiled a multimillion rand project which will lead to the upgrade and rehabilitation of strategic roads damaged by the recent floods.

Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, has called for calm and vigilance after four cases of measles were detected in Gauteng.

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia de Lille will today visit the recently upgraded Saldanha Habour.

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has confirmed 726 new COVID-19 cases in South Africa at a positivity rate of some 7.2% over the past 24-hour reporting period.

The Department of Justice and Correctional Services has confirmed the arrest of alleged State Capture masterminds Rajesh and Atul Gupta at Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

President of the Supreme Court of Appeal Justice Mandisa Maya’s Judicial Service Commission interview for the position of Deputy Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court will be held on June 20.

Gauteng MEC for Public Transport and Roads Infrastructure, Jacob Mamabolo, has commended the increasing use of the PotholeFixingGP app, which was launched two weeks ago.

Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), Amos Masondo, is leading a high-level delegation of Members of Parliament to represent the country at the 52nd Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region Conference taking place in Freetown, Sierra Leone, from 3 to 9 June 2022.

Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has intervened to resolve water challenges in Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality (NMBMM).

The Department of Health has updated the vaccination schedule for people aged 50 years and older, to be eligible to receive an additional booster dose of Pfizer vaccine with effect from today.

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) Customs unit, working with the South African Police Service (SAPS), have successfully foiled an attempt to smuggle rhino horn out of the country.