South Africa

Two female officers and one senior male officer from the Tshwane Metro Police Department have tested positive for COVID-19.

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia de Lille says government has so far spent R17 million to procure quarantine sites.

Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa has approved plans for the resumption of football.

South Africa recorded 111 additional COVID-19 related fatalities on Tuesday, the biggest single-day increase since the outbreak, bringing the death toll to 2 102.

The Departments of Basic Education and Health are working together to support 204 learners and hostel assistants who have contracted Coronavirus at Makaula Senior Secondary School in KwaBhaca, Eastern Cape.

Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, on Tuesday opened the Rev. Dr Elizabeth Mamisa Chabula-Nxiweni Field Hospital in the Eastern Cape to bolster the province’s COVID-19 response.

Going beyond talking to breaking ground, President Cyril Ramaphosa has spelt out how government will foster infrastructure development, while creating much-needed jobs to boost the economy.

The 2021 applications for Grade 1 and 8 learners in Gauteng will commence on Thursday.

The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has expressed its supports to the proposed Edcon business rescue plan (BRP).

Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel says while more still needs to be done, South Africa has risen to the challenge of responding to the Coronavirus pandemic.

The first participants in South Africa's first clinical trial for a vaccine against COVID-19 will be vaccinated this week.

Unemployment in South Africa rose to 30.1% in the first three months of 2020, Statistics South Africa has revealed.

It’s goodbye to bad hair days as salons and many other personal beauty services are now free to operate, under strict conditions.

Public Service and Administration Minister Senzo Mchunu has commended all government essential service workers for their dedication and commitment in providing services to the people during the lockdown.

South Africa’s COVID-19 infections have surpassed the 100 000 mark after 4 288 new cases were reported on Monday.