The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Executive Council has approved the extension of contracts for staff appointed at COVID-19 sites for a further six months to help fight the third wave and potential fourth wave.
South Africa administered 265 484 COVID-19 vaccine doses on Thursday, pushing the total number of vaccines that have been given so far to 11 648 851.
As the levels of youth unemployment reach alarming levels, Deputy President David Mabuza says government will look at incentivising discouraged work-seekers and employers to address the challenge.
Deputy President David Mabuza has called on all sectors of the economy to rethink the project of nation building and social cohesion to quell racial tensions, and build an inclusive economy in light of the recent incidents of civil unrest, especially in Phoenix in KwaZulu-Natal.
Gauteng MEC for Public Transport and Roads Infrastructure, Jacob Mamabolo, has emphasised the importance of securing the N3 as a Smart Freight Corridor.
North West Leader of Government Business and Finance MEC, Motlalepula Rosho, has been sworn in as the Acting North West Premier.
While strides have been made to ensure gender equality over the years, work is continuing to accelerate these actions.
While the country has established a good foundation in research and development, the continued poor performance in the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) remains South Africa’s number one hindrance to innovation.
The Public Service Commission says it has noted with shock the recent media reports regarding the brutal killing of senior official at the Gauteng Department of Health, Babita Deokaran, on Monday.
The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services has invited stakeholders and interested parties to give written submissions on the Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill.
Two suspects have appeared in the Paarl Magistrate’s court today on fraud charges.
Deputy President David Mabuza says government remains committed to rebuild the economy through infrastructure investment and support to small businesses that were left destroyed in the wake of the recent civil unrest in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal.
Minister of Human Settlements, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has called on the provinces to ensure that sustainable integrated spatial planning becomes an integral part of all human settlements business plans.
The spotlight will fall on women leadership in the public service when two departments host a webinar next week.
The Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) is a government strategic intervention aimed to reduce poverty and provide income support through the creation of work opportunities for the poor and unemployed South Africans.
