South Africa

South Africa has recorded over 7 400 malaria cases between January and October this year, with only 17% of these having been locally acquired. 

Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says it is important for Eskom to up the reliability of generating units in order to maintain the credibility of efforts to lessen the intensity of load shedding.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) apprehended 617 suspects during Operation Shanela, which was conducted in the North West from 2 - 6 November.

Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu is leading a department delegation to the 7th Africa Sanitation (AfricaSan) Conference in Swakopmund, Namibia.

Government has rolled out infrastructure for internet connectivity in four villages of Mount Ayliff in the Eastern Cape, allowing households to access the internet at cheaper rates.

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Sihle Zikalala is on an official working visit in the United Kingdom, where he will engage strategic finance stakeholders with the aim of attracting investment into South Africa’s infrastructure project pipeline.

Limpopo Premier Chupu Stanley Mathabatha is expected to hand over 35 brand new ambulances to the Emergency Medical Services at district municipality offices in the Sekhukhune District.

Cabinet has noted interventions by government in addressing water and sanitation infrastructure challenges, which had resulted in the collapse of the Vaal waste water system. 

Cabinet has raised concern on the spate of food poisoning of children from eating expired and contaminated foodstuff from spaza shops and street vendors.

Cabinet has decided to recall all South African diplomats from Tel Aviv for consultation due to the escalation of conflict between Israel and Palestine.

Cabinet has welcomed the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) tabled by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana last week.

All eligible voters are encouraged to go to and check their voter registration status when the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) holds its first voter registration weekend.

Cabinet has welcomed the confirmation by both the United States Administration and Congress of the intention to extend AGOA, which brings certainty to the investment community in eligible countries.

Cabinet has sent its congratulations to the record breaking Springboks team on their victory at the Rugby World Cup in Paris.

Cabinet has approved the publication of the White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection for public comment.