South Africa

For the last decade, poultry production in South Africa has been static - despite the fact that consumption has continued to grow.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the late Tanzanian President, John Pombe Magufuli, as a respected leader and champion of African development.

Deputy President and Chairperson of the South African National Aids Council, David Mabuza, will on Wednesday deliver the keynote address at the World TB Day commemoration in Mbombela, Mpumalanga.

The Basic Education Presidential Youth Employment Stimulus, which has created over 300 000 jobs opportunities, has been implemented successfully.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says resolving the current energy challenges is fundamental to South Africa’s economic recovery.

South Africa logged 85 more COVID-19 related deaths, bringing the tally to 52 196 since the outbreak, said Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize.

Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation (DWS) Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has received the multi-million rand Roodeplaat Training Centre to train artisans to deal with water losses in communities.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says over the past year, government, working in partnership with social partners and civil society, has given effect to the principle that human rights are not negotiable.

The Department of Home Affairs will over the long weekend offering birth registration services at health facilities throughout the country.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will this afternoon deliver a national message during the virtual commemoration of Human Rights Day.

South Africa is proactively preparing to manage marine pollution incidents to lessen their impact on the environment.

A partnership between South Africa and Japan will see the Department of Water and Sanitation train artisans to deal with water losses in communities.

Due to some generation units returning to service, Eskom has announced the cancellation of load shedding with effect from midday.

The Ad Hoc Committee on the Section 100 Intervention in the North West province, has requested the North West Education Department to provide a comprehensive infrastructure plan for the 2021/22 financial year that will ensure spending of its budget.

South Africa performed 31 550 tests in the last 24 hours, with 1 465 new cases, which represents a 5% positivity rate.