South Africa

At least 27 people alleged to be involved in a fraudulent passport syndicate have appeared in the Krugersdorp Magistrate’s Court on charges of corruption.

Home Affairs Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, on Monday welcomed the voluntary repatriation of 49 refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

The National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD) reports that at least 581 new COVID-19 cases have been identified in the country at a positivity rate of 4.5%.

Permanent delegates to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) will this week visit their respective provinces for the Provincial Week programme to assess delivery of services to citizens.

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has urged any applicant who is dissatisfied with the 2021 Fishing Rights Allocation Process (FRAP) to lodge an appeal.

Despite the myriad challenges facing the country, work continues to better the lives of several communities.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is ripe with opportunities for among others, trade, investment and tourism.

President Cyril Ramaphosa said in his weekly newsletter that government is encouraged by the diversity and extent of the investment commitments made at the 4th South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC).

South Africa recorded 989 new COVID-19 cases, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has reported.

In an effort to match the success of other countries in redressing economic imbalances in a digital and multiplatform environment, government has launched the Marketing, Advertising and Communications SA (MAC SA) Charter Sector Council.

Human Settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi will approach the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to conduct an investigation in all department’s entities where there are claims of wrongdoing and corruption.

With the Adjusted Alert Level 1 restrictions eased, Cabinet has reminded all people in South Africa to remain vigilant as COVID-19 has not yet been defeated, and it has called on those aged 12 years and older to vaccinate.

Cabinet has approved the Integrated Crime and Violence Prevention Strategy (ICVPS) for implementation.

Cabinet has approved the submission of the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty related measures to prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS MLI) to Parliament for ratification.

Cabinet is considering the impact the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine will have on South Africa’s economy.