South Africa

Public Service and Administration Minister Ayanda Dlodlo says lifestyle audits are being implemented across the public service.

Public Service and Administration Minister, Ayanda Dlodlo, says work is underway to “cautiously withdraw” the National State of Disaster in line with the risk adjusted strategy.

Public Service and Administration Minister, Ayanda Dlodlo, says a framework aimed at the professionalisation of the public service will be presented to Cabinet in the next two months.

Gauteng Premier David Makhura says the provincial government will take stern action against any officials implicated in corruption and maladministration.

Gauteng Premier David Makhura says the creation of jobs and growing the economy are the top two priorities for the Gauteng Provincial Government.

During the month of January, 637 fatal crashes were recorded - accounting for 774 fatalities.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed the contribution of the South African Defence Force for serving the country with distinction during a “difficult, demanding and unprecedented” time in the country’s history.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic has breathed new life into the cause for African unity.

A summit has underscored the importance of improving the country’s state of water and sanitation service delivery.

South Africa has recorded 1 456 new COVID-19 cases which brings the total number of confirmed cases to 3 658 547.

The Department of Health has announced changes to the vaccination programme as part of ongoing efforts to increase uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine in South Africa.

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is expected to continue with the National Investigative Hearings into the July 2021 unrest, which erupted mainly in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy has declared a portion of land as an extension of the Harold Porter National Botanical Garden.

With the youth being the least vaccinated population against COVID-19 in the country, Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, has encouraged young people to get vaccinated, as well as promote vaccination amongst their peers.

Police Minister Bheki Cele says aggravated robberies, such as carjacking, have increased by 13.8%.