South Africa

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has described the late Ronald “Ronnie” Mamoepa as a dear friend, comrade and struggle hero.  

The KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Department has deployed ministerial representatives to intervene in municipalities that are consistently receiving poor audit outcomes from the Auditor-General.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on businesses and other bodies to support rural economic development by hiring graduates and assisting them to start their own businesses.

Law enforcement is hot on the heels of 12 people possibly linked to the recent torching of trucks on national roads, says Police Minister Bheki Cele. 

Human Settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has challenged estate agents and property managers to improve the ease of doing business through digitisation.

Former Mozambique Finance Minister Manuel Chang has been extradited to the United States of America to face fraud and corruption charges.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will unveil two statues of the Father of the Nation on 18 July 2023 in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, as part of the International Nelson Mandela Month celebrations.

Former Northern Cape MEC for Transport, Roads, and Public Works, John Block, has appeared before the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court in relation to the R51 million fraud case against him and two other accused.

Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga on Tuesday said she was gravely concerned about the torching of trucks on South African roads, describing the incidents as an “act of economic sabotage”. 

Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi and Lesotho’s Foreign Affairs and International Relations Minister, Mpotjoana Lejone, have committed to speed up the disbursement of funds to Basotho ex-mine workers. 

Department of Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has announced a new board of directors for state freight rail, port and pipeline company, Transnet.

Stage 4 load shedding has been implemented immediately with Stage 6 expected to return from 2pm this afternoon (Wednesday).

The Health Department is warning members of the public about the job scam which is currently making around. 

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Wednesday deliver the keynote address at the official launch of the Ronnie Mamoepa Foundation at the Freedom Park National Heritage Site in Pretoria. 

Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu will embark on a two-day visit to Limpopo to assess the state of water and waste water systems in the Capricorn, Sekhukhune, Vhembe and Waterberg District Municipalities.