South Africa

Deputy President David Mabuza has called for calm and restraint following recent outbreaks of protests against foreign nationals.

Deputy President David Mabuza has called on municipalities to ensure that the quality of drinking water remains compliant with minimum standards. 

South Africa’s investment drive has soldiered on, despite the devastating COVID-19 pandemic exacerbating slow economic recovery.

Deputy President David Mabuza says government’s Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan is being implemented across all spheres of government and at its entities.

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has urged consumers in possession of certain McCain sliced beans and Spar stir fry products to return them to the point of purchase.

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has been welcomed as a progressive platform to stimulate the continent’s wide inclusive and sustainable industrial development, amounting to $450 billion of regional income.

As peace talks between Russia and Ukraine are progressing, Deputy President David Mabuza says the South African government calls for parties to intensify their diplomatic efforts in order to find a lasting solution to the conflict.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has recognised King-Elect Prince Misuzulu Sinqobile Zulu as King of the AmaZulu Kingship.

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Patricia de Lille, says construction has begun on many of the 62 projects of the National Infrastructure Plan (NIP).

Mineral Resources and Energy Deputy Minister, Dr Nobuhle Nkabane, says nuclear energy is a pivotal source of clean energy and energy security for the country.

The National Assembly (NA) has recommended three candidates for appointment by the President as Commissioners in the Public Service Commission (PSC).

Land use and productivity came under the spotlight when the KwaZulu-Natal government and Amakhosi convened a Land Governance Summit, aimed at unlocking future economic growth.

With South Africa currently facing a heightened rate of mental health cases, experts have urged people to open up about mental health, while educating those who do not understand it.

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) says it is awaiting Special Tribunal adjudication on cases that could recover at least R2 billion which has been looted from public coffers.

The North West Human Settlements department has reiterated its commitment to reduce the housing backlog and fast track the process of delivering houses to legible beneficiaries across the province.