South Africa

Unemployment in South Africa rose to 30.1% in the first three months of 2020, Statistics South Africa has revealed.

It’s goodbye to bad hair days as salons and many other personal beauty services are now free to operate, under strict conditions.

Public Service and Administration Minister Senzo Mchunu has commended all government essential service workers for their dedication and commitment in providing services to the people during the lockdown.

South Africa’s COVID-19 infections have surpassed the 100 000 mark after 4 288 new cases were reported on Monday.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has referred the Copyright Amendment Bill and the Performers’ Protection Amendment Bill to the National Assembly, because of his reservations on the constitutionality of the legislation passed by Parliament.

Rand Water has expressed concern about inflated prices that are being thrown around in the media, overstating the suppliers’ costs for water tankers.

With several businesses facing the bleak prospect of shutting down as a direct consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged that such decisions be carefully taken.

The Presidency has announced the commencement of certain sections of the 2013 Protection of Personal Information Act.

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has appealed to the leadership of the taxi industry to not embark on a shutdown on Monday.

The country recorded 4 621 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, bringing the total number of infections to 97 302.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday open the inaugural Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium of South Africa (SIDSSA).

The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) has expressed its intention to oppose an SA Airlink application, which seeks to place South African Airways (SAA) under provisional liquidation.

At a time he was meant to be celebrating his 26th birthday, Brandon* found himself with a bad cough and a tight chest that at times made speaking or breathing, a struggle.

Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, says South Africa is moving forward with confidence, backed by science, with regards to the COVID-19 pandemic.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated Kenya, India, Ireland, Mexico and Norway on their election as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).