South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences to the Royal Bafokeng nation on the passing of Mohumagadi (Queen Mother), Dr Semane Bonolo Molotlegi.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed the dismissal of two brigadiers, two colonels, a lieutenant-colonel and two civilian employees following their alleged involvement in corrupt activities.

The National Assembly has passed the Upgrading of Land Tenure Rights Amendment (ULTRA) Bill.

Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Barbara Creecy has noted the decision by the North Gauteng High Court to set aside the environmental authorisation for the Thabametsi power station.

International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, is set to preside over the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU) today.

The COVID-19 death toll has now reached 21 644 after 109 more people succumbed to the respiratory disease on Tuesday.

South Africa has made progress in ensuring that people know their HIV status, says Deputy President David Mabuza.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will this evening participate in a national dialogue of the International Labour Organisation Convention on combating violence and harassment in the world of work.

Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister, Fikile Majola, is today expected to meet with the executive leadership of the West Rand District Municipality, in his capacity as the District Development Model champion of the district.

North West Premier, Professor Job Mokgoro, has tasked leaders from different industries to craft and implement focused priorities that will set the province onto an all-inclusive economic recovery path.

Deputy President David Mabuza has commended people with HIV for sharing their personal stories about their experiences, despite the stigma and discrimination associated with the virus.

The Hawks have arrested a 31-year-old man in connection to the leaked Mathematics Paper 1 exam.

Work is underway to implement the Presidential Employment Stimulus that was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa in his address to a joint sitting of Parliament in October.

Public Service and Administration Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has welcomed the growing number of public servants registering for the five-day virtual Gender Mainstreaming training programme run by the National School of Government (NSG).

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, has expressed sadness at the passing of the Royal Bafokeng Queen Mother, Dr Semane Bonolo Molotlegi.