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Committee embarks on inquiry into intelligence services failures

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The Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence (JSCI) Chairperson Jerome Maake has recently received an approval from the Houses of Parliament to embark on an inquiry into allegations of intelligence failures by the intelligence services.

SA records 6 787 new COVID-19 cases

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South Africa has recorded 6 787 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 2 540 222 since the outbreak.

Web traffic slows down R350 SRD application process

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The first day of applications for the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant saw excessive web traffic slowdown the application process, the South Africa Social Security Agency (SASSA) said on Friday.

New Ministers sworn-in

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Newly appointed Ministers and Deputy Ministers were sworn-in on Friday, at the Union Buildings, in Pretoria.

Meet the new Cabinet

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President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday, 5 August 2021, announced changes to his Cabinet, as part of improving the capacity of government.

SAMA welcomes appointment of new Health Minister

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The South African Medical Association (SAMA) has commended the appointment of new Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla and Deputy Minister Sibongiseni Dhlomo, following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Cabinet reshuffle on Thursday evening.

UIF welcomes court action against COVID TERS fraudsters

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The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has welcomed a preservation order granted by the Grahamstown High Court to freeze the bank accounts of an Eastern Cape taxi cooperation, which allegedly defrauded the Fund of millions of rands.

Committee supports SANDF employment in Mozambique

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The Joint Standing Committee on Defence has underlined the importance of regional stability in its support employment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members to Mozambique to combat acts of terrorism in Cabo Delgado Province.

Former President admitted to hospital

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The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has confirmed that former President Jacob Zuma has been admitted to an outside hospital for medical observation.