South Africa

National Police Commissioner, General Khehla Sitole, says police could have done better to respond to and mitigate the damage done by the July unrest.

The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) has announced that its extending its external advisory services and expertise beyond national borders as part of the Coega Africa Programme.

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Finance, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, has emphasised the importance of good governance and delivery of municipal services to the newly elected Msunduzi Municipal Council.

Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu has assured the community of Vhembe and Mopani District Municipalities that work is underway to resolve outstanding issues and errors that have delayed the provision of water.

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has noted concerns about the forthcoming seismic survey to be conducted by Shell and Impact Africa Limited off the coast of South Africa.

The SA Post Office (Sapo) is working hard to improve its service, while paying out social relief of distress grants to thousands of South Africans.

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has recovered cash and assets worth at least R1.8 billion in the past financial year.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says if a nation’s character can be judged by how it treats women and children, then South Africa is falling desperately short.

By: Phumla Williams 

South Africa recorded 687 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, the majority of which were reported in Gauteng.

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) Board of Control has appointed David Mphelo as the acting Group CEO with immediate effect.

Two German nationals are expected to appear in court on Monday for the alleged illegal trade and possession of reptiles and controlled substances.

The South African Airways (SAA) has announced that it will be removing return daily flights from Maputo, Mozambique, from its schedule at the beginning of December.

While the crime picture remains grim and not ideal, Police Minister Bheki Cele says it is certainly getting better.

Police Minister Bheki Cele says the rape of 10 000 people in three months in South Africa is a “deeply disturbing disgrace”.