South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a Special Official Funeral to honour the late struggle stalwart and esteemed member of the Order of Luthuli in Gold, John Nkadimeng.

While the daily COVID-19 infections have dropped from an average of 5 000 down to 1 700 in Gauteng, a long road still lies ahead, Premier David Makhura has warned.

Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has expressed dissatisfaction over reports surrounding the recent handing over of temporary housing units in Limpopo.

Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, has encouraged the public to continue to make use of public health facilities for COVID-19 and other ailments and conditions.

The Minister of Transport, Fikile Mbalula, says the appointment of Collins Letsoalo as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Road Accident Fund (RAF) will bring stability to the organisation.

As the country commemorates Women’s Month, Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Patricia de Lille, has unveiled a newly installed gender-based violence (GBV) advocacy artwork at the Manenberg Police Station in Cape Town.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has appealed to anyone who may have information about the robbery of SASSA’s paypoint in Thafamasi, to contact their nearest police station.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the 2020 National Women’s Day keynote address virtually on Sunday.

As of Thursday, South Africa recorded 8 307 new cases and 306 more COVID-19 related deaths.

North West Premier, Prof Job Mokgoro, has instructed all the provincial government departments and Public Entities to submit reports relating to all procurement done in relation to COVID-19 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as well as medical supplies, by today.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged the Presidential Commission on the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) to place 4IR at the centre of South Africa’s economic recovery.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Dr Sydney Mufamadi and Baleka Mbete as Special Envoys to Zimbabwe following recent reports of difficulties that the landlocked country is experiencing.

Cabinet has reaffirmed its commitment to building a capable, ethical and developmental state as allegations of corruption related to funds associated with the country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic have surfaced.

To commemorate Women’s Month this year, Cabinet will champion women’s rights and gender equality.

With KwaZulu-Natal set to overtake the Western Cape with the number of COVID-19 cases in a matter of weeks, Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, has given the province the nod for its state of readiness for the COVID-19 surge.