South Africa

South Africa recorded 1 481 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 3 728 689 since the start of the pandemic.

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Naledi Pandor has urged the Heads of Mission to take it upon themselves to help the President and the government to rebuild investor confidence and market South Africa as one of the most sophisticated and promising emerging markets.

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of rainy and cold conditions, associated with localised flooding is some parts of the county this weekend.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the new locally manufactured Isuzu D-Max bakkie is a welcome contribution to government’s efforts to significantly expand local production, as it works to rebuild the country’s economy and create jobs.

South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner, Edward Kieswetter, has reiterated the organisation’s commitment to combatting illicit trade and criminal economic activities.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Saturday lead government’s engagement with communities during a District Development Model Presidential Imbizo at the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality in the Free State.

The Mangaung Metropolitan and Enoch Mgijima Local Municipalities have been placed under mandatory intervention, after experiencing significant financial and service delivery failures for a long period.

Cabinet has approved the publication of the draft National Integrated Small Enterprise Development (NISED) Masterplan for public comment.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has told Diplomatic Heads of Mission that they are tasked with leading the drive to promote South Africa abroad and champion the message that the country is open for business.

As South Africa commemorates Freedom Month, Cabinet has called on all South Africans to work together to overcome the impact of COVID-19.

Cabinet says the lifting of the National State of Disaster was made possible by the resilience of people in South Africa who complied with all COVID-19 safety protocols designed by government to save lives and livelihoods.

Cabinet has welcomed credit rating agency Moody’s upgrade of its outlook on South Africa from negative to stable.

Director-General, Dondo Mogajane, will leave the National Treasury in June after opting not to have his contract extended.

North West Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Premier, Finance, Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs has expressed displeasure with the Ratlou Local Municipality for not taking action against officials implicated in irregular payments of Personal Protective Equipment suppliers.

South Africa has a “tremendous opportunity” to take the global lead in hydrogen and fuel cell production.