South Africa

At least 20 000 motorists have been able to book a slot for the renewal of their driver’s licenses through the Request A Slot campaign.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended the more than 353 000 people who heeded the call to be vaccinated against COVID-19 during the first Vooma Vaccination Weekend on Friday and Saturday.

The Department of Employment and Labour in the Free State has embarked on a week-long service delivery campaign in Lejweleputswa District.

The South African Special Risk Insurance Association (Sasria) has to date paid out R5.8 billion in claims to businesses that suffered damages during the July unrest in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.

Former Ngqushwa Local Municipal Manager, Misiwe Phyllis Mpahlwa (54), and her co-accused have been each released on R1000 bail after they were arrested on allegations of fraud and corruption.

North West Premier Bushy Maape says he is deeply saddened by the tragic death of Naledi Local Municipality Mayor, Neo Skalk.

In a bid to tackle inequality in key sectors of the economy, President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday launch the Women Economic Assembly (WECONA) which will put major sectors under the spotlight to evaluate the level of participation of women-owned businesses.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the economic empowerment of women will bring the country closer to its Constitutional aspiration of meaningful equality between men and women.

The Department of Sport, Arts, and Culture will participate in the Dubai EXPO2020 that is underway in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

South Africa administered 52 556 COVID-19 vaccines in the past 24 hours, 43 137 more shots compared to last Sunday.

While announcing an extension to the deadline of applications for the second phase of education assistant posts, the Department of Basic Education has introduced an alternative avenue for applicants to submit their applications.

A three-day operation in the Nelson Mandela Bay metro has seen police exert their authority in an effort to ensure the safety of all citizens.

The investigation into the fire at a chemicals warehouse at Cornubia, north of Durban, found that UPL South Africa (Pty) Limited was not in possession of the requisite environmental authorisation prior to establishing its operations three months before the incident.

The trial involving the R40 million Beitbridge Border fence repair and construction contract awarded by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is expected to be heard in the Special Tribunal sitting in the Johannesburg High Court this week.

Deputy President David Mabuza has called on every South African to stop delaying getting their COVID-19 vaccine but move with speed as government ramps up its rollout programme.