South Africa

South Africa recorded 110 more COVID-19 deaths on Sunday, which pushes the death toll to 46 290.

Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has issued a clarion call to potential investors, including banking institutions, to assist government efforts in meeting demand for social housing units by investing into social housing projects.

South Africa has temporarily suspended the rollout of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine after new studies released last week showed that it is less effective against the mutated SARS-CoV-2 501Y.V2 variant, which is common in South Africa.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the release of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) report is encouraging as it provides encouragement that unlawful deeds are being uncovered and action is being taken against those who are responsible.

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has increased its Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) ownership to a revised 20% target, with a significant worker ownership component.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his sincere appreciation to the private sector for the R128 million pledge by companies and organised business to help fight the scourge of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) in South Africa.

As part of the relief measures to cushion the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic on the early childhood development programmes and services, Social Development has received R496 million to assist the sector which is amongst the hardest hit.

Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, believes that South Africa is right on track to roll out its vaccination campaign that is due to start in a few days.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a Special Provincial Official Funeral Category 2, for the late struggle stalwart Mme Rebecca Kotane.

A total 6140 government officials face criminal liability after investigations found that they had dipped into the Unemployment Insurance Fund’s Temporary Employment Relief Scheme (TERS) to the tune of R41 million.

The procurement of COVID-19 related goods and services was characterised by flagrant and wanton disregard of the applicable law, policies and procedures, a Special Investigating Unit (SIU) probe ha

The Western Cape province will officially commence its COVID-19 vaccine rollout programme by no later than 15 February.

Many South Africans are living with undetected tuberculosis (TB), while those who show symptoms delay seeking medical care, a survey has shown.

Eskom says the stage 2 loadshedding, which will be implemented today, has been exacerbated by the forced shutdown of five generating units at the Medupi Power Station.

A 36-year-old suspect, alleged to have been involved in the murder of an elderly woman, is expected to appear before the Witbank Magistrates' Court today.