South Africa

The South African consumer price inflation (CPI) slightly moderated to 7.4% in November from the previous month’s 7.6%.

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) Board has seconded the Special Investigating Unit ( SIU) to probe corruption, which includes the existence of ghost workers, misappropriation of funds and the infringement of the Supply chain management (SCM) processes.

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has advised motorists to avoid Hendrick Potgieter Road due to a collapsed bridge in Roodepoort, City of Johannesburg.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will not face an impeachment inquiry following a vote on the Section 89 Panel Report in the National Assembly on Tuesday.

The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government has availed three buildings that will ultimately see a total of over 1 600 community members, who were accommodated at nine halls, being moved to decent accommodation ahead of the Christmas holidays.

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister, Barbara Creecy has appointed a Ministerial Task Team to identify voluntary exit options and pathways for lion breeders from the captive lion industry.

Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu says the Expert Panel Report on Basic Income Support will be used to design policies and programmes that respond to the needs of the majority of the people in society.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on the 10 0000 newly appointed police constables to embrace the test of fighting crime, upholding the law and making South Africa safe and peaceful.

People currently residing at the transit camp in Isipingo will soon have a safe and dignified place to call home with the eThekwini Municipality, together with the national and provincial Department of Human Settlements, expected to deliver 360 residential units in the New Year.

Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, has reminded citizens to play their part in ending gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF).

International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, said South Africa will continue to cement ties that will lead to a better country, Africa and the world.

The Department of Social Development will today launch the Expert Panel Report on Basic Income Support in Kempton Park, Gauteng.

Gauteng MEC for Transport and Logistics, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has vowed to intervene and fast track the completion of provincial road construction projects that have been experiencing delays due to various factors.

Minister of Transport Fikile Mbalula has encouraged motorists travelling this festive season to embark on their journey during the daylight as it enhances alertness and visibility.

The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) has welcomed the publication of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Bill of 2022, which seeks to decriminalise sex work.