South Africa

Social grant recipients will heave sighs of relief at the announcement that allocations will from April mostly increase by above inflation rates.

Deputy President David Mabuza is expected to address the annual opening of the National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders at Parliament's Good Hope Chamber on Thursday.

Mineral Resources and Energy Deputy Minister, Dr Nobuhle Nkabane, says the department is drafting a women in mining strategy, which is expected to level the playing field between men and women in the industry.

The National Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (also known as the Hawks), Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya, has welcomed the appointment of the provincial heads of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) in the Free State and the Western Cape.

South Africa has recorded 2 334 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 3 662 032.

The Department of Water and Sanitation has committed to consider all relevant stakeholders’ inputs when developing the National Faecal Sludge Management Strategy.

More needs to be done to strengthen trade and investment between South Africa and Ireland, says the Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), Alvin Botes.

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Patricia de Lille, says a programme aimed at refurbishing Western Cape fishing harbours is expected to be completed as early as next month.

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia de Lille says R24 billion has been allocated to the Infrastructure Fund for blended finance projects that will, among other things, include student accommodation and social housing.

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has urged consumers in possession of Similac Alimentum 400G infant formula to immediately discontinue use of the product, and return it to the point of sale for a full refund.

When Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana tables his maiden Budget Speech today, all the focus will be on his proposals to bolster the health of the public purse, and what that will mean to the taxpayer’s pocket.

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia de Lille says the Coega Development Corporation, a service provider appointed to conduct an independent assessment of the extent of the fire damage in Parliament, has completed its preliminary assessment report.

There has been a notable increase in the number of political parties making declarations in terms of the Political Party Fund Act, compared to the first and second quarters of the 2021/22 financial year.

Western Cape Agriculture says no other African Swine Fever (ASF) cases have been reported in Mossel Bay and George in the Southern Cape since January 2022.

Mineral Resources and Energy Deputy Minister, Dr Nobuhle Nkabane, has encouraged learners to pursue careers in energy and mining as the country transitions towards a low carbon economy.