South Africa

South Africa has called on the United Nations to put the issue of reparations for victims of the slave trade on its agenda.

The return of South African Airlines (SAA) to the skies will benefit consumers as it will bring more competitive pricing to the sector.

Deputy President David Mabuza, in his capacity as Chairperson of the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on COVID-19 Vaccines, will tomorrow undertake an oversight visit to Mpumalanga.

The Department of Water and Sanitation has appealed to water consumers to continue using water responsibly after Gauteng’s main source of water supply, the Vaal Dam continued to decline this week.

KwaZulu-Natal Social Development MEC, Nonhlanhla Khoza, has commended the arrest of a 52-year-old man for allegedly having sexual relations with his daughter for nine years.

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Nathi Mthetwa has congratulated senior national women’s football side, Banyana Banyana, on their victory in the first ever Aisha Buhari football cup.

The memorial service for the late Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Professor Hlengiwe Mkhize, will be held on Thursday.

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has expressed shock and sadness at the gruesome murder of a teacher at Heinz Park primary school in Philippi, Western Cape.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will participate virtually in the General Debate of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA76).

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says manufacturing and industrialisation remain key to stimulating South Africa’s economy.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will this afternoon deliver a pre-recorded video statement at the Opening Plenary Meeting of the High-Level Meeting on the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action (DDPA).

The Department of Employment and Labour has announced the appointment of Sibusiso Phakathi as its new head for Supported Employment Enterprises (SEE).

President Cyril Ramaphosa will address a virtual Global COVID-19 Summit on Wednesday, at the invitation of United States President Joe Biden.

South Africa on Tuesday crossed the eight million mark for adults who are fully vaccinated.

Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu has pleaded with stakeholders in the water sector to rally behind ensuring that water supply exceeds demand.