South Africa

South African Airways (SAA) says it is working Mango Airlines and its business rescue practitioner to resolve the challenges facing the low cost airline.

South Africa has administered 130 514 COVID-19 vaccine doses on Wednesday, which pushed the total to 23 540 547.

The Department of Water and Sanitation says the level of the Vaal Dam slightly improved this week, placing it at 81%.

The four Moti brothers who were abducted in Limpopo in October, have been reunited with their family, the South African Police Service (SAPS) said.

While the Coronavirus pandemic has greatly affected and disrupted the lives of all South Africans, the impact has been severe on persons with disabilities.

South African music legend Rebecca Malope and two heroes namely Chand Basson and Roydon Olckers, who sacrificed their lives while saving others, will be recognised at this year’s National Orders for their contribution towards the advancement of democracy and making a significant impact on improving the lives of South Africans.

The Electoral Commission (IEC) has gazetted the names and the final allocation of seats of the 9 473 councillors who have won seats in the 2021 Municipal Elections held on 1 November 2021.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed a new seven member board for the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) to be headed up by the agency’s first female chairperson.

The State Security Agency (SSA) has dismissed claims that it has roped in retired members to assist in foreign operations.

Medical experts say it is beneficial to take the COVID-19 vaccine, as they try to address vaccine hesitancy.

The South African Post Office (SAPO) has warned customers against posting prohibited items overseas as it delays outgoing mail dramatically.

Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola says despite the challenging circumstances brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the department is working to ensure that it fully delivers and implements its plans for improved service delivery.

Justice and Correctional Services Minister, Ronald Lamola, says the department is pursuing disciplinary action against alleged errant officials “without fear or favour”.

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) collection rates have once again recorded positive growth, collecting a gross R1.55 trillion gross in the past year.

Social Development Deputy Minister Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu is hosting a three-day series of dialogues on sexual and reproductive health and rights for short statured South Africans in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).