South Africa

Gauteng crime fighting efforts have received a major boost with the appointment of seven senior managers.

Water and Sanitation (DWS) Minister Senzo Mchunu has issued a call to officials at national, provincial and local government levels to work speedily and in a coordinated manner to complete delayed water infrastructure projects in Limpopo.

The Special Tribunal has granted the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and Transnet a preservation order to freeze approximately R4.2 billion held in bank accounts linked to state capture corruption accused CRRC E-Loco Supply.

South Africa has recorded at least 5 372 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24-hour reporting cycle, with a further 282 COVID-19 related deaths recorded.

The speedy finalisation of disciplinary cases and implementation of consequence management remain central in instituting a culture of intolerance to corruption and fraud within the Home Affairs Department, Parliament says.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged African and Caribbean states to join hands in solidarity as the regions face common challenges.

The South African Revenue Service (SARS), in partnership with the South African Police Service and liquor industry, has slammed the brakes on a Mpumalanga warehouse allegedly trading illicit liquor valued at R15 million.

Government will in the coming days hold consultations with political parties and the religious sector on developments in the COVID-19 response.

Improving the foundational skills of literacy and numeracy, especially ‘reading for meaning,’ is now an apex priority for the Department of Basic Education.

Public Enterprises Director General Kgathatso Tlhakudi says government will no longer be funding bailouts, as they are known, for state owned enterprises.

Bushy Maape has been elected as the new Premier of the North West province.

South Africa’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased by 1.2% in the second quarter of 2021, Statistician-General Risenga Maluleke said.

Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Blade Nzimande, says a lack of accreditation at historically disadvantaged institutions limits access to the advancement of black people in the accountancy profession.

The South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced the postponement of its free access week, which is held annually in September.

A total of 203 825 COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in South Africa, with Gauteng leading with 62 040, followed by the Western Cape with 36 650 vaccines administered as of Monday.