President Cyril Ramaphosa, following a decision taken by Cabinet at its meeting on Wednesday, has appointed a Committee of Ministers to deal with allegations of corruption associated with the country’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Minister of Finance, Tito Mboweni, has published the Financial Sector Regulations amendments that are intended to simplify the process for appointing the Commissioner and Deputy-Commissioners of the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA).
The South African Social Security Agency CEO, Totsie Memela, has lauded the role played by the agency’s anti-fraud strategy in the case of a former SASSA employee, who has been sentenced for fraud.
Deputy President David Mabuza has underscored the promotion of local production of personal protective equipment, manufacturing of medical equipment as the key to revive the country’s economy adversely affected by COVID-19.
The Department of Employment and Labour has received over 3 000 COVID-19 related claims.
The North West Department of Education is doing everything to salvage what is left of the academic year and has launched a digital programme to help learners to catch up with their studies.
Minister Blade Nzimande has urged the higher education sector to work closely with government departments and the police when dealing with gender-based violence (GBV) cases.
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has welcomed the decision by the Germiston Magistrate’s Court to deny bail to Pontsho Moyo, a manager at the agency’s Elsburg depot, who allegedly stole the agency's assets.
The South African government says it has noted with concern the reports related to human rights violations in the Republic of Zimbabwe.
The South African government has commended African Union (AU) Heads of State for working towards an amicable solution to the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).
Government is serious about fighting gender-based violence (GBV) and will leave no stone unturned until every woman and child is safe in the country, says Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Thembi Siweya.
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Blade Nzimande, has invited the public and interested parties to nominate people to be considered for appointment to the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Board.
The Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) has resolved to call all municipalities and provincial governments to appear before the committee in order to deal decisively with corruption and mismanagement of municipalities.
National Treasury Director-General Dondo Mogajane says an instruction will be issued to government departments across all spheres to halt the emergency procurement of personal protective equipment (PPE) as the State tightens the lid against corruption.
The number of new COVID-19 cases identified on Wednesday is 8 686, bringing the number of infections since the outbreak to 529 877.
