South Africa

An inmate at the uMzinto Correctional Centre has died after a failed escape attempt.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will today address the nation on government’s response to persistent public violence in parts of the country.

The Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, has reiterated calls for increased vigilance and activism as the country battles gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF).

The Gauteng Provincial Government says vaccination sites in those areas affected by sporadic acts of violence and lawlessness have had to be temporarily closed due to safety concerns by both the staff and members of the public.

Eskom is appealing to all citizens to continue using electricity sparingly.

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has commenced with pre-deployment processes and procedures of its members to areas hit by violent flare-ups in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.

International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, has conveyed her heartfelt condolences to Dr Ben Ngubane’s family, friends and colleagues.

The NatJOINTS has intensified deployments in all Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal areas affected by the violent protests that have seen properties damaged and looted over the weekend.

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison Neliswa Peggy Nkonyeni and MEC for Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism Ravi Pillay have visited Mooi River to assess the situation following the recent violent protests.

The Department of Basic Education is calling on all teachers in the sector to participate in the National Teaching Awards happening later this year.

Amid violent protests in various parts of KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng over the weekend, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has warned of fake news stories doing rounds.

Gauteng Premier David Makhura has strongly condemned the acts of violence and lawlessness that have swept parts of the province over the weekend.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says government’s priority is saving lives, and ensuring that it provides the necessary support within its means to prevent more businesses from closing down and further job losses.

South Africa’s COVID-19 infections continue to rise with 16 302 new cases recorded on Sunday, bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 2 195 599.

The Department of Employment and Labour has bemoaned the low levels of compliance with health and safety measures by employers, as the country battles the third wave of COVID-19 infections.