South Africa

Police Minister Bheki Cele says the department will embark on a virtual media campaign to educate communities on the police’s response to reported gender-based violence cases.

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel says to prepare for the post COVID-19 period, the department and its entities will focus all efforts towards saving firms and preserving jobs.

Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu says discussions on the mooted Basic Income Grant beyond October are in early stages.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has, on behalf of the South African government, sent condolences to the people of the United Republic of Tanzania, following the passing away former Tanzania President, Benjamin William Mkapa.

Public Service and Administration Deputy Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga says in addition to governance structures and systems, loyal and committed workers are needed.

Gauteng Human Settlements, Urban Planning and Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) MEC Lebogang Maile has urged organised labour in the City of Tshwane to suspend their unprotected industrial action.

The Department of Water and Sanitation has condemned the destruction of water infrastructure in the Pretoria CBD.

Cape Town community leaders have reiterated their commitment to assist law enforcement agencies to expose people that seek to take advantage of genuine grievances, while ensuring order is restored within the affected communities.

Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Minister, Barbara Creecy, says she is hopeful that the department will issue 15-year fishing rights to small-scale fishers in the Western Cape.

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Ronald Lamola says the department will introduce a new bill that will enable victims of gender-based violence to apply for a protection order online.

Finance Minister Tito Mboweni says the National Treasury has made changes to the Loan Guarantee Scheme to make it easier for businesses to apply for business restart loans.

South Africa has shared its COVID-19 experiences with fellow BRICS member countries.

The Department of Employment and Labour in Mpumalanga has announced a temporary closure of its two local offices in eMalahleni and in Bethal due to a positive case of COVID-19.

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has welcomed Cabinet’s decision to close all public schools for four weeks, as COVID-19 infections rise.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a Special Official Funeral Category 1 as a mark of respect for the last remaining Rivonia Trialist and Isithwalandwe/Seaparankwe Andrew Mokete Mlangeni.