South Africa

A total of 31 425 COVID-19 tests were conducted on Sunday, with 1 089 new cases identified, the Health Department reported.

Amendments to South Africa’s Plastic Carrier Bags and Plastic Flat Bags Regulations have been published in the Government Gazette for implementation.

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU), has successfully instituted civil proceedings in the Special Tribunal to review and set aside a R4 899 000 contract irregularly awarded to Rosette Investments by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Social Development.

The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) on Friday launched the Discipline Management Complaints Hotline.

A KwaZulu-Natal magistrate was on Friday released on R2 000 bail after appearing in court on charges of conspiracy to commit fraud and defeating the ends justice.

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, has invited the public to comment on the draft regulations of the COVID-19 Vaccine Injury No-Fault Compensation Scheme.

The revamping of the Botshabelo Industrial Park in the Free State has attracted investments of over R500 million and created more than 5 000 direct job opportunities.

The South African Council for Educators (SACE) has officially launched its Handbook on Teachers’ Safety and Security in South African Schools.

The Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, has called on the Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB) to commit to ensuring that the demarcation of municipal boundaries results in the creation of sustainable municipalities.

The South African government says it has noted with concern the incident at the Natanz nuclear facility in Iran on Sunday and the external factors that may have caused it.

Decreasing plastic waste and enhancing plastic recycling remains as a focus area for South Africa, says Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Minister, Barbara Creecy.

By More Matshediso

Government has officially launched the COVID-19 vaccine online registration for the public as the Department of Health gears up for phase two of the country's vaccine rollout.

Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has commended the partnership between the National Housing Finance Corporation (NHFC) and the City of Cape Town to upgrade and maintain the city’s housing rental stock, estimated at 57 000 units.

The country recorded 1 372 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, along with 18 deaths.