South Africa

South Africa on Monday recorded 553 new COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 3 732 628.

Eskom has announced that stage two load shedding will be implemented from 5pm on Tuesday evening due to continued power supply constraints.

The KwaZulu-Natal Disaster Management Centre has activated support from the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) as heavy rains continue to batter parts of the province.

The South African Special Risks Insurance Association (Sasria) has announced the appointment Mpumelelo “Mpumi” Tyikwe as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister, Thoko Didiza, says maximum cooperation from all stakeholders in the sector is necessary to control the outbreaks of foot and mouth disease (FMD).

Minister in the Presidency, Mondli Gungubele, says a key issue commissioners appointed to the National Planning Commission (NPC) will be expected to address is the slow progress in the implementation of the National Development Plan (NDP) and to identify solutions to make sure that the country fast tracks its route to the NDP goals.

Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, says there is no chance that any activity associated with the department currently and in future, concerning fraud and corruption and will go unpunished.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his weekly newsletter to condemn anti-foreigner sentiments, acts of vigilantism and assure citizens that government is dealing with illegal migration in the country.

South Africa has administered 34 146 981 vaccine doses with 5 845 administered in the last 24 hours.

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has called for swift action against any criminality in Diepsloot but also warned residents not to take the law into their own hands.

Lack of service delivery, corruption, inadequate housing and crime – these are some of the challenges President Cyril Ramaphosa has committed government will address in Mangaung Metro, Free State.

Residents of Mangaung, Free State, are eagerly awaiting to hear more on the development plans government has for their area, as President Cyril Ramaphosa undertakes a Presidential Imbizo there today.

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, says constructive solutions focused on addressing the humanitarian situation and promoting peaceful dialogue remains imperative in the Ukraine.

A new travel policy for former Members of Parliament will see a significant reduction in the flight costs for all members, including former Executive Members and their spouses.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed concern at tensions in Diepsloot, adding that government is monitoring the situation.