South Africa

A 19-year-old has been taken into custody for attacking his grandmother - the incident of which was recorded and went viral on social media.  

With commemorations set to be held for the birthday of late President Nelson Mandela this month, individuals, communities, and organisations are once again reminded to make a positive impact in their own communities.

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has outlined the process that the Government of National Unity (GNU) will undertake to set government’s priorities and programme of action for the seventh administration.

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has moved to clarify that any policy or significant decision will be taken through Cabinet first before a decision on implementation can be taken.

The eThekwini Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal has started the commissioning of two vital projects to improve water supply to some parts of the northern areas. 

The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) has announced that while all its laboratories are operational following a cyber-attack, the issuing of test results to clinicians remains an issue. 

The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) and its entities, have extended their congratulations and welcomed Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa, Deputy Minister Dickson Masemola and Prince Zolile Burns-Ncamashe to the portfolio.

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has announced his Executive Council that will lead the seventh administration of the provincial government.

The National School of Government (NSG) and the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) will today sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to align, accredit, register and deliver a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Affairs and African Governance - a first of its kind in Africa.

The National Treasury has welcomed the newly sworn in Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana and the two Deputy Ministers of Finance, Dr David Masondo and Ashor Sarupen.

Just a day after being sworn in, the new Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, has extended the temporary concession for foreign nationals who are currently awaiting the outcome of visa, waiver and appeal applications.

The National Commissioner of the Department of Correctional Services, Samuel Thobakgale, has welcomed the new minister and deputy ministers to the department.

The new Deputy President, Ministers and Deputy Ministers of the seventh administration have been sworn into office in Cape Town.

In efforts to address the concerns about the safety of Amakhosi in the province, KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has directed the department to find urgent solutions to tackle the killing of Amakhosi.

The newly appointed KwaZulu-Natal Social Development MEC, Mbali Shinga, has ordered a full investigation into the allegations of child abuse at the Aryan Benevolent Home Child and Youth Care Centre in Chatsworth, Durban.