South Africa

South Africa is edging closer to a 1.6 million COVID-19 caseload, after 1 548 patients were confirmed to have contracted the virus on Tuesday.

Gauteng Social Development (DSD) says it is working hard to remedy delays in payment of Non Profit Organisations (NPOs) registered for subsidies.

A husband and wife are to appear in the Tlhabane Magistrate’s Court in the North West on Wednesday after they were found in possession of three hijacked vehicles.

Plans are afoot by the South African Revenue Services (SARS) to address tax avoidance in the country's minibus taxi industry, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has revealed.

The Western Cape Water Supply System (WCWSS), which comprises the six largest dams in the Western Cape, has increased slightly by almost 1% as compared to last week.

Deputy President David Mabuza will on Wednesday appear before a hybrid sitting of the National Assembly.

The City of Ekurhuleni has warned the public about scammers who are soliciting money from residents claiming to put them ahead of the city’s waiting list for serviced stands.

Small Business Development Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says the department is in talks with the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition to designate more products under the 100% local content category to support SMMEs in the local manufacturing sector.

A 31-year-old mother, of twins joined at the head, is over the moon after her babies were separated at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital (RCWMCH) in Cape Town.

Over 145 candidates from 29 political parties are set to contest the by-elections in 40 wards on 19 May 2021, the Electoral Commission announced on Tuesday.

The Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation has underlined the strategic importance of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) for the socio-economic prospects of both Lesotho and South Africa.

South Africa has recorded 1 129 new COVID-19 cases, with 90 more deaths, the Department of Health said.

A witness in the trial of seven Chinese nationals facing human trafficking and child labour charges has detailed horrific working conditions and human right violations endured by workers in a Johannesburg factory.

Public Service and Administration Minister Senzo Mchunu, is expected to confer certificates of completion to about 200 presiding officers who have completed their training on the management of disciplinary cases in the public service.

With the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent economic downturn affecting the South African Post Office (SAPO) revenue, the entity has implemented long-term initiatives to diversify its income.