South Africa

South Africa has recorded 2 411 new COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 3 667 560.

The Gauteng Traffic Police Special Law Enforcement Unit has arrested a 42-year-old man for the unlawful possession of dagga with an estimated street value of R600 000.

South Africa has urged Russia to withdraw its forces from the Ukraine amidst the conflict between the countries.

South Africa’s economy risks being left behind if it does not transition to a low-carbon economy, says Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Barbara Creecy.

The Department of Higher Education and Training will provide at least 100 000 opportunities for theoretical and practical workplace training for youth across the country.

Minister of Health Dr Joe Phaahla says the department will deploy Outbreak Response Teams in Gauteng and the Western Cape to address the typhoid outbreak.

Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga, says the sector is in continuous engagement with other role players and parents to strengthen the prevention of early and unintended pregnancy.

Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla says various departments are “working on alternative measures” to replace regulations related to the National State of Disaster which could be presented to the National Coronavirus Council (NCCC) as early as next week.

The Department of Human Settlements will digitise the allocation of houses to allow the public to view their status via the platform at any time.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has established an Inter-Ministerial Task Team to respond to issues raised over the years by traditional leaders.

Deputy President David Mabuza says the National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders remains an embodiment of South Africa’s collective history, heritage and the common thread of national identity.

Government is making strides in concluding the disposal of 51% of its shares in South African Airways (SAA) to strategic partner Takatso Consortium.

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has been granted a commercial licence to run the People’s Train (new blue electric trains) on the Southern Line in Cape Town.

Cabinet has reminded all within the borders of South Africa that law enforcement and other relevant agencies are mandated to deal with issues of migration and undocumented foreign nationals.

Cabinet has, at its meeting in Cape Town on Wednesday, commended the multi-disciplinary team of law enforcement agencies that intercepted a gang of heavily armed suspects in Rosettenville, Johannesburg, on Monday.