South Africa

While government feeding programmes are in place, intervention is needed to prevent malnutrition in young children, a Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) report has found.

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has welcomed the appointment of Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane as the new Minister of Science and Technology.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says land reform is a priority for South Africa and addressing the issue of land needs to happen immediately.

Former Finance Deputy Minister Sifiso Buthelezi has been appointed as the new Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) following changes to the National Executive.

Derek Hanekom has been reappointed as Tourism Minister by President Cyril Ramaphosa following a Cabinet reshuffle last night.

The Department of Public Service and Administration has a new Deputy Minister -- Dr Chana Pilane-Majake, who replaces Dipuo Letsatsi-Duba following last night’s Cabinet reshuffle.

ANC National Executive Committee (NEC) member Zweli Lawrence Mkhize will steer the ship as Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA).

Member of Parliament, Pinky Sharon Kekana, will be joining the Department of Communications as the new Deputy Minister.

South Africa has a new Minister of International Relations and Cooperation.

National Chairperson of the African National Congress, Gwede Mantashe, has been appointed as the new Mineral Resources Minister following a late night Cabinet reshuffle by President Cyril Ramaphosa.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a Cabinet reshuffle that will see a change in the economic portfolio.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Dipuo Letsatsi-Duba to head the country’s State Security Agency (SSA).

Bheki Cele has replaced Fikile Mbalula as the Minister of Police.

More than 3000 new police trainees are to be absorbed into the ranks of the South African Police Service.

Unit 1 of Eskom’s Koeberg Nuclear Power Station has been shut down for refuelling purposes.