South Africa

The Department of Water and Sanitation says it has begun assessing wastewater treatment plants in several municipalities across the country.

The Department of Health has confirmed that its currently testing South Africa's digital COVID-19 vaccine certificate to “troubleshoot” all possible glitches ahead of the official launch.

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has invited members of the public to comment on the Draft Terms of Reference for the establishment of a multi-stakeholders forum in relation to the pollution incident at the UPL Warehouse in Cornubia, in KwaZulu-Natal.

South Africa has administered 197 698 COVID-19 jabs in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of doses to 18 285 920.

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has unveiled four bridges connecting the North West province with the Free State across the Vaal River.

As the world commemorates World Teachers' Day, Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has applauded and thanked teachers for their resilience, courage and dedication to their work, even under difficult circumstances brought about mainly by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) MEC, Sipho Hlomuka, has called for a probe following Zululand District’s alleged R5 million business breakfast. 

Eastern Cape Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) MEC, Xolile Nqatha, has expressed concern over media reports surrounding a R15 million stadium project at the Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality.

The Gauteng Department of Health has amended its visiting hours in hospitals to allow relatives and friends to spend more time with their loved ones.

Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, has expressed shock at the sudden passing of the Mayor of Naledi Local Municipality, Councillor Neo Skalk.

Police in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal have mobilised the 72-hour Activation Plan following the attack on six police officers in separate incidents within 48 hours.

At least 1 200 files, which include the names, banking details and contact details of those who have submitted personal information to the Department of Justice, may have been compromised during a ransomware attack on the department’s IT systems in September.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the 21st National Teaching Awards (NTA) at Emperor’s Palace in Kempton Park on Wednesday.

The Special Tribunal has ordered that suspended Eskom senior manager for Coal Operations, Petrus Mazibuko, pay back at least R11 million to the state after it was found that his company indirectly benefitted from a coal transportation contract from the power utility.

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister, Gwede Mantashe, has announced a marginal decrease in the prices of petrol, while the price of diesel is expected to increase.