South Africa

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has noted an increase in the seven-day moving average in new COVID-19 cases in Gauteng.

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has condemned social media reports suggesting that the death of children after they consumed noodles can be ascribed to “tampering” on the part of foreign nationals.

The Commission for Gender Equality’s hearing into the transformation of the public and private sector is expected to kick off today in Braamfontein.

Major General Nomthetheleli Lillian Mene has been appointed as the new South African Police Service (SAPS) Provincial Commissioner for the Eastern Cape.

South Africa must attract investors through the development of infrastructure says Minister in the Presidency Mondli Gungubele.

Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) is key to gender responsive and socially inclusive schools, says Basic Education DDG, Dr Granville Whittle.

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) says it has received an application for the Pfizer booster shot on 17 November 2021.

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says that much progress has been registered in fulfilling the Education White Paper 6 directives since it was introduced in 2001 but more effort is still required to leapfrog to the next level.

National Police Commissioner, General Khehla Sitole, says police could have done better to respond to and mitigate the damage done by the July unrest.

The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) has announced that its extending its external advisory services and expertise beyond national borders as part of the Coega Africa Programme.

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Finance, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, has emphasised the importance of good governance and delivery of municipal services to the newly elected Msunduzi Municipal Council.

Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu has assured the community of Vhembe and Mopani District Municipalities that work is underway to resolve outstanding issues and errors that have delayed the provision of water.

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has noted concerns about the forthcoming seismic survey to be conducted by Shell and Impact Africa Limited off the coast of South Africa.

The SA Post Office (Sapo) is working hard to improve its service, while paying out social relief of distress grants to thousands of South Africans.

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has recovered cash and assets worth at least R1.8 billion in the past financial year.