South Africa

South Africa has now passed the 21 million mark for total COVID-19 jabs administered since the start of the country’s vaccination rollout programme.

The National Prosecuting Authority says it is concerned with the timing of charges laid against senior State prosecutor, Advocate Billy Downer, by former President Jacob Zuma.

As South Africa continues to prepare to migrate to digital broadcasting by 31 March 2022, the South African Post Office has called on qualifying household to apply for their free set-top boxes ahead of the deadline.

The Department of Basic Education, in partnership with MTN, has launched an online school portal to address the 21st century learning needs of South Africa’s children.

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has noted the concerns raised by the fishing communities regarding the reduction in the West Coast Rock Lobster Total Allowable Catch (TAC).

Police Deputy Minister Cassel Mathele has urged the business sector to play a role in the fight against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF).

National Assembly (NA) Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula will lead the South African delegation to the virtual meeting with Chinese delegation on Friday.

Transport Deputy Minister, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has officially opened four bailey bridges in the Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal.

A webinar has called on the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) and government to facilitate infrastructure and create lasting solutions to address the low youth voter turnout in the country.

Justice and Constitutional Development Deputy Minister, John Jeffery, says the fight against gender- based violence and femicide (GBVF) is not one that government can win alone.

The community of Sheepmoor in the Msukaligwa Local Municipality, Mpumalanga, is set to get a steady supply of clean water after the completion of a bulk water supply scheme project.

A total of 6 843 children, aged between 12 and 17 years, had received their one shot of the Pfizer vaccine by 4pm on Wednesday after the country kick-started its vaccination campaign for youngsters.

A five member panel of Southern African Development Community (SADC) Special Envoys are expected to travel to the Kingdom of Eswatini this week to engage with His Majesty King Mswati III on security and political developments in that country.

South Africa administered 201 666 new COVID-19 vaccines on Wednesday, of which 118 699 were first doses.

Minister in the Presidency Mondli Gungubele has joined the South African National Editors Forum (SANEF), in condemning criminal attacks on journalists while out on assignments in various communities.