South Africa

The vast majority of public servants are ethical, principled and working hard to serve the citizens of South Africa, says President Cyril Ramaphosa.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the additional interventions that have been implemented following the devastating civil unrest have helped to sustain millions of jobs.

The provision of quality services and the combatting of corruption are an integral part of the public service, says Public Service and Administration Minister Ayanda Dlodlo.

Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, says the question on whether government should issue a legislation or regulation on mandatory COVID-19 vaccination, is currently not among government’s priority.

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has joined the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to caution against the use of Ivermectin to treat COVID-19.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says those that choose not to vaccinate increase the risk for a resurgence of infections and prolonged economic hardship for the rest of the population.

At least 80% of African countries are expected to miss the global target of vaccinating at least 10% of their populations against COVID-19 by the end of September.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says concerted efforts are needed to overcome inequality and the material conditions that divide society along racial lines.

Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla says government has enough capacity to administer massive vaccinations at various sites across the country.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will join families of slain police officers at the annual South African Police Service Commemoration Day.

Two weeks after launching the Athlone Vaccination Centre of Hope, the site has now officially opened as the Western Cape’s first drive-through centre that will start welcoming the public from today.

One of the main challenges to undoing backlogs in license renewals and applications is corruption at Driving Licence Testing Centres (DLTC) around the country.

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has announced that it will be a third party in the appeal matter between 800m runner Caster Semenya and the Swiss Federal Supreme Court which will be heard at the European Court of Human Rights.

Public Service and Administration Minister Ayanda Dlodlo, will today launch the Integrated Public Service Month (IPSM), which is aimed at recognising the work done by public servants across all three spheres of government.

South Africa has now administered over 13 million vaccines, as the country’s COVID-19 cases increased by 9 203 on Thursday.