South Africa

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has warned the public of scams that are defrauding taxpayers.

Leading a world-class consortium to create the first technology transfer hub for COVID-19 vaccines in Africa, South Africa's Department of Science and Innovation is convening a multi-stakeholder forum on Thursday, in collaboration with local and international partners, as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.

Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi has called on Nedlac to lead a review on labour laws in order to cut red tape and administrative costs for small medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs).

South Africa’s COVID-19 death toll has now crossed the 90 000 mark after 27 more people lost their lives to the virus on Tuesday.

The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) is expected to hold public consultations on the country’s move towards decarbonisation and the just energy transition next year.

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Minister, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has welcomed the Western Cape High Court judgment dismissing wine producers’ body, Vinpro’s challenge of the constitutionality and lawfulness of liquor bans imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Special Investigating Unit (SIU) head Advocate Andy Mothibi says the resignation of officials and executive authorities under clouds of alleged corruption should not absolve them from being held to account.

International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, says she has learnt with sadness the news of the passing of Ebrahim Ismail Ebrahim.

Public Service Commission Commissioner Michael Seloane says non-payment of suppliers by government departments impacts negatively on businesses.

Motorists can now significantly reduce transaction times for the renewal of motor vehicle licences at the Post Office by first registering on the National Traffic Information System (NATIS) website.

Public Service Commission Commissioner Michael Seloane says as the Commission they would like to awaken those who have assumed power in the new municipal councils and how they deliver services to the electorates.

South Africa’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) decreased by 1.5% in the third quarter of 2021, Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) said on Tuesday.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences to the family of former Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation and struggle veteran, Ebrahim Ebrahim, following his passing on Monday.

The African Union (AU) has condemned and called for the lifting of travel bans on Southern African countries, most notably South Africa, following the emergence of the Omicron variant of COVID-19.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed grave disappointment at rich countries who have hoarded the much-needed COVID-19 vaccines.