South Africa

Minister in the Presidency, Mondli Gungubele has welcomed the newly appointed members of the third National Planning Commission (NPC).

Road traffic officers and other members of law enforcement agencies will be out in full force this festive season to ensure compliance with the law and facilitate the smooth flow of traffic on our roads.

As the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) retains the lockdown restrictions at Adjusted Alert Level 1, Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla has called for responsible behaviour and stronger compliance with COVID-19 prevention and treatment protocols during the festive season.

The National Development Agency (NDA) granted an amount of R300 000 funding to Umtata Women’s Support Centre (UWSC) to implement a Victim Empowerment Programme at King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality in O.R Tambo District municipality.

With communities reeling from the impact of last week's inclement weather, the South African Weather Services (SAWS) says severe thunderstorms are again expected to lash several parts of the Eastern Cape.

Eskom says its ability to supply electricity will be significantly impacted if a Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment (DFFE) decision to enforce air quality compliance standards is implemented immediately.

Gauteng Traffic Police have urged drivers, particularly public transport operators, to make road safety a priority this festive season.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Hawks have requested the public assist in their pursuit of a woman who is alleged to have scammed unsuspecting investors of about R10 million.

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has confirmed that it has been served with an urgent application instituted by the former Group Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Zolani Kgosietsile Matthews, who is seeking to interdict his already finalised termination of employment.

The Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU), together with the Hawks, has seized more than R11 million in assets belonging to fraud convicted Eskom financial controller, Mosia Moraka and Megra Transport owner, Victor Tshabalala.

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has advised driving licence holders, who need to renew their driving licence cards, that its services will be open for business over the festive season.

Several milestones have been reached on the Mabopane Recovery Project, bringing the full recovery of the Mabopane Corridor service near completion, says the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA).

The South African government has welcomed the announcement by the United Kingdom (UK) government to remove South Africa from its red list.

The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) is ending the year with positive feedback from its investors.

The National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD) has reported at least 23 884 new laboratory confirmed COVID-19 infections for Tuesday, with a positivity rate over about 34.9%.