South Africa

The South African Post Office (SAPO) has reminded customers that payment for municipal bills can be made at any of its branches.

As the country commemorates the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution, citizens are encouraged to take part in conversations around social cohesion, anti-xenophobia, tribalism and racism aimed at building the nation.

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has condemned the continued poaching of rhino, as this month’s statistics show that 24 rhino were poached since the beginning of December.

Police Minister Bheki Cele has expressed satisfaction at operational plans put in place by the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Mpumalanga in preparation for the influx of visitors to the province for the festive season.

Human Settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi and KwaZulu-Natal Human Settlements and Public Works MEC, Jomo Sibiya, have undertaken to prioritise the delivery of houses for military veterans in the province over the next few months.

National Treasury is seeking public comment on proposed further retirement reforms.

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Dr Naledi Pandor says cooperation between African countries has become even more important as countries face the COVID-19 pandemic and economic challenges.

The South African government believes that for sustainable peace to thrive in the Middle East, Israel must “unconditionally” end its occupation of Palestinian territories through a negotiated settlement.

Despite the challenging times that South Africa finds itself in, work continues to ensure that the country reaches its developmental goals while working with the rest of the African continent.

Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu has announced that the department intends to take over the water and sanitation administration in uMkhanyakude District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal.

As part of efforts to ensure a safe festive season, Gauteng Traffic Police have arrested five people for the alleged possession of two unlicensed firearms.

South Africa has recorded 13 992 new COVID-19 cases which brings the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 3 180 785.

Human Settlements Deputy Minister, Pamela Tshwete, has directed a team to work with the Eastern Cape provincial department to provide urgent relief to the victims of a storm that destroyed housing structures in various wards of Mhlontlo and King Sabata Local Municipalities.

The Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources and Energy says the safety and health of mineworkers should be made more of a priority by the sector.

The management of the South African Police Service in Gauteng has expressed concern at a video circulating on social media platforms of a gender-based violence (GBV) victim complainant who could not get assistance in Mamelodi as the police station was closed.