The investigation into the fire at a chemicals warehouse at Cornubia, north of Durban, found that UPL South Africa (Pty) Limited was not in possession of the requisite environmental authorisation prior to establishing its operations three months before the incident.
The trial involving the R40 million Beitbridge Border fence repair and construction contract awarded by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is expected to be heard in the Special Tribunal sitting in the Johannesburg High Court this week.
Deputy President David Mabuza has called on every South African to stop delaying getting their COVID-19 vaccine but move with speed as government ramps up its rollout programme.
The Electoral Commission chairperson, Glen Mashinini, says even under the difficult circumstances brought on by COVID-19, they are ready to deliver the 2021 Local Government Elections with unwavering consistency and commitment to South Africa’s democracy.
President Cyril Ramaphosa says there is nothing stopping the country from vaccinating an additional 16 million people by the end of this year.
Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu says access to digital and virtual infrastructure by older persons is government’s priority.
As part of government’s efforts to revive the economy, find sustainable ways to recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and create opportunities for inclusive growth, South Africa will participate in the EXPO2020 Dubai.
Home Affairs Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has extended the validity period of legally issued visas or asylum permits, which expired during the lockdown period, to 31 December 2021.
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says the reconstruction of the country’s economy is dependent on public and private investments in government’s infrastructure projects, backed by structural reforms.
South Africa is now home to over 8.8 million fully vaccinated adults, as President Cyril Ramaphosa leads the inaugural Vooma Vaccination Weekend to push more people to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
President Cyril Ramaphosa will today lead the inaugural Vooma Vaccination Weekend in Katlehong, Gauteng.
Members of the Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA), particularly retailers, are fully behind the Vooma Vaccination Weekends campaign, which starts today across the country.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the Department of Health will soon roll out the vaccine certificate as proof that residents have been vaccinated against COVID-
Following meetings of the National Coronavirus Command Council and the President’s Coordinating Council, Cabinet has decided to move South Africa from Adjusted Alert Level 2 to Adjusted Alert Level 1 from midnight tonight.
Support and funding for community media and the use of languages in schools is key to advance, promote and preserve indigenous languages in South Africa, a webinar resolved.
