South Africa

Denel, the largest manufacturer of defence equipment in South Africa, has announced the resignation of its Group Chief Executive Officer Danie du Toit.

The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has undertaken to pay all valid claims which were not paid, as it begins to wind down the massive campaign of supporting workers through the worst effects of the Coronavirus pandemic.

While the number of new COVID-19 cases is stabilising in the Western Cape and the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal is expected to join Gauteng as the country’s epicentre, Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, has warned.

The Minister of Health, Dr Zweli Mkhize, has appealed to South Africans to work with government to reduce the spread of Cronavirus by observing the COVID-19 guidelines.

Parliament’s Presiding Officers have extended their condolences following the passing of Member of Parliament (MP) Martha Mmola.

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has started a recruitment process to employ 3 100 security guards to protect its rail infrastructure and other assets.

Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa has paid tribute to Casting Director Moonyeenn Lee, remembering her for fearlessly defended the rights of actors.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised the importance for government to create an enabling environment for businesses to thrive.

South Africa has 364 328 confirmed COVID-19 cases, while the death toll is sitting at 5 033 after 82 deaths were reported on Sunday.

The COVID-19 pandemic has revived the spirit of solidarity among countries of the world, said President Cyril Ramaphosa.

The COVID-19 pandemic has shone the spotlight on injustice in the world while also exposing risks that have been ignored for decades, says United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has encouraged children to cultivate a love of reading while also urging them to subscribe to good values.

Parliament has called on citizens to emulate President Nelson Mandela’s values and principles.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will commemorate Nelson Mandela International Day by spending time with children at a Soweto orphanage.

In the midst of the COVID-19 storm, citizens are rallying together to cushion the blow of a pandemic that is not only taking the lives of many, but is also playing Russian Roulette with the livelihoods of those left to pick up the pieces.