The management of the South African Police Service in Gauteng has expressed concern at a video circulating on social media platforms of a gender-based violence (GBV) victim complainant who could not get assistance in Mamelodi as the police station was closed.
Police Minister General Bheki Cele has called on officers to prioritise the safety of women and children as the country gears towards the festive season.
President Cyril Ramaphosa who remains in good spirits, has expressed his gratitude to everyone who has sent him well wishes following his COVID-19 positive result on Sunday.
A summary of the 2021 tax filing season for individuals has revealed that over 4.3 million non-provisional tax returns had been submitted to date, a 46% increase from the previous season.
A team of experts on Basic Income Support (BIS) has recommended that government gradually implement a basic income grant, starting with the existing COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress Grant being institutionalised and forming a platform for an expanded system of BIS.
In an effort to ensure that South African roads are safe this festive season, Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula says extensive planning has gone into preparations for this period.
Professor Hannelie Meyer, the chair of the National Immunisation Safety Expert Committee, says when individuals choose to vaccinate, the decision has the ripple effect of benefiting their loved ones.
Home Affairs Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi, has approved the temporary extension of operating times at front offices by two and a half hours from 08:00 to 17:30 from today to 30 December 2021 - to deal with the high demand for services.
KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Sihle Zikalala, has reassured members of the Diplomatic Corps that the provincial government is committed to building a sustainable and developmental province through job creation and ensuring the economic recovery of the province.
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala says that the collision of the pandemics of HIV/AIDS and COVID-19 require decisive leadership and collaboration if South Africa is to succeed in overcoming them.
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Barbara Creecy has accepted a set of recommendations by the Consultative Advisory Forum (CAF) appointed to advise on the West Coast Rock Lobster fishery.
The Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements has welcomed Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi’s recommitment to corruption-free service delivery and the eradication of poor performance in the delivery of sustainable and impactful human settlements across the country.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on scientists from fellow BRICS countries – Brazil, Russia, India and China – to work alongside South African scientists in further researching the various characteristics of the COVID-19 virus and its mutations.
As more transport connections are available under Adjusted Alert Level 1, the South African Post Office (SAPO) has been able to expand its international mail service to 46 destinations.
President Cyril Ramaphosa says while former Deputy President FW de Klerk was afforded a State Memorial Service, his legacy remains “contested”.
