South Africa

As March marks Human Rights Month, government has reiterated its unwavering commitment to advancing and protecting human rights.

Eskom has advised that load shedding will continue until Friday evening.

Department of Employment and Labour Director-General Thobile Lamati has reiterated for the need to revitalise and re-energise efforts designed to tackle the scourge retrenchments.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on all countries to take a comprehensive approach, tailored to their circumstances, in containing the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the implementation of the various recommendations contained in the damning report into alleged improprieties at the Public Investment Corporation (PIC).

The Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Buti Manamela, says while there are still challenges of student allowances not being paid on time by universities and TVET colleges, he is happy that the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has disbursed all the funds on time.

The first term of the 2020 academic year will draw to a close soon, bringing an end to a term that has brought trauma and grief for several Gauteng parents, learners and teachers alike.

In its efforts to fight Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF), Cabinet has approved the establishment of the National Council on GBVF (NCGBVF).

A special Cabinet meeting on Coronavirus will be convened on Sunday, 15 March, in Tshwane.

Cabinet has assured South Africans that government is committed to improving the country's economic performance.

Cabinet has approved the submission of the National Road Traffic Amendment Bill of 2019 to Parliament.

The Vaal Dam has this week plunged to lower levels compared to the same period last year.

The declaration of the Coronavirus as a global pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has prompted the United States to suspend all travel from Europe to the US for the next 30 days.

Fifteen people, who were arrested in Bethlehem and Harrismith on charges of corruption, are expected to appear in court on Friday.

Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu says government will ask the banking sector and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research to help in finding ways of using technology to fast-track the issuing of title deeds.