South Africa

Professor Mkhululi Lukhele has taken over the reins as the Head of the Gauteng Health Department with immediate effect following his appointment on Thursday.

An official that demanded payments for assisting a supplier to be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) has been placed on suspension, said National Treasury.

Police Minister Fikile Mbalula has noted the charges by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) against former acting National Police Commissioner Kgomotso Phahlane.

The South Africa Social Security Agency (SASSA) has filed an affidavit with the Concourt to request an extension of the suspension of invalidity of the Cash Paymasters Services (CPS) contract.

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Des Van Rooyen says efforts are underway to classify the drought as a national disaster.

The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) is set to hold the Furniture Design Competition later this month to recognise excellence in the sector, says the Department of Trade and Industry (dti).

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister Des van Rooyen has refuted reports made by the Business Day newspaper that he failed to answer questions posed by the CoGTA Portfolio Committee.

Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini says South Africa may want to consider a specialist course in addiction for social work graduates, in a bid to fight against alcohol and substance abuse.

Former acting National Police Commissioner, Khomotso Phahlane, is appearing in the Specialised Commercial Crimes court this morning, to face alleged corruption and money-laundering charges.

As the world is moving towards an era of e-government and the 4th industrial revolution, Community Development Workers (CDWs) need to be equipped with relevant Information Communication Technology (ICT) skills and tools in order to be the conduits of information.

Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has expressed her condolences to the family of Makelepe Cedric Seokoma, a Working on Fire (WoF) Base Manager, who passed away while trying to contain a wild fire in the Simonsberg Mountain, near Klapmuts in the Western Cape.

Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane said interventions such as the bulk infrastructure projects and daily monitoring of dam levels could see “Day Zero” pushed back this year.

The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) is working with the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) to resolve issues related to the NTP Radiochemical Facility.

Police Minister Fikile Mbalula has given his full support for law enforcement agencies including the SAPS, IPID, SIU, NPA and the Hawks (Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation) in their efforts towards stamping the authority of the state towards ridding South Africa of corruption and criminality.

The 10-member syndicate, which was arrested for allegedly selling commercial explosives, will appear in court this morning.