South Africa

South Africa’s economic growth and the inclusive inclusion of black businesses will come into the spotlight on Wednesday.

This year's Nelson Mandela International Day will focus on sustainable interventions such as fruit and indigenous tree planting and promoting community and backyard gardens.

The International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, has undertaken an official visit to attend the 41st Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU).

Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister, Thoko Didiza, will lead activities in the Qunu Village in Mthatha, in the Eastern Cape, in celebration of the annual Nelson Mandela International Day.

Twelve more people succumbed to COVID-19 in South Africa, of which three died in the past 24 to 48 hours.

The Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) says Health and Safety representatives should be knowledgeable and alert about conditions that pose a risk to the lives of employees in the workplace.

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), in conjunction with Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality (NMBMM), has embarked on a public water saving campaign to ensure that there is adequate water for everyone in the area.

The Presidency has strongly denied allegations made by former Senzo Meyiwa trial counsel, Advocate Malesela Teffo, that President Cyril Ramaphosa was involved in alleged harassment of the advocate for his role in the trial.

The fraud, corruption and money laundering case against five accused – including former Transnet Group Chief Executive, Siyabonga Gama – in relation to corruption at Transnet has been postponed to August in the Palm Ridge Specialised Crimes Court.

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has published for consultation the proposed regulations pertaining to the exploration and production of onshore oil and gas requiring hydraulic fracturing.

Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has sent his heartfelt condolences to the family of South African Student Congress (SASCO) Deputy President, Buyile Matiwane.

The Western Cape government has welcomed the extension of operations at Tiger Brands’ Langeberg & Ashton Foods (L&AF) plant.

Work to rebuild the oThongathi Water Treatment Plant that was washed away during the floods earlier this year has commenced with the contractor appointed to begin the project.

Eskom has welcomed the arrest of four people alleged to have defrauded the state power utility during state capture.

The owner and two employees of the Enyobeni tavern in which 21 teenagers mysteriously died last month have been arrested in connection with the tragedy.