South Africa

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan says the acquisition of a strategic partner for South African Airways (SAA) could be concluded in the next four to six weeks.

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has appointed a mediator to assist in resolving the dispute between e-hailing services companies, Uber and Bolt, and their driver-partners.

The Western Cape government has secured zero-rated access to the national government’s Electronic Vaccination Data System (EVDS) website through its public Wi-Fi hotspots.

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has released thousands of hectares of land for land restitution, human settlements and other socio-economic reasons over the past year.

Social Development Minister, Lindiwe Zulu, has told Parliament that Sonto Sithole from Dawn Park in Gauteng has used her monthly R350 COVID-19 SRD grant to start a baking business.

Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, has called on leaders on the continent to create an environment that will allow innovative Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) and entrepreneurs to flourish and access regional, as well as global opportunities.

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has embarked on a study to investigate the feasibility, desirability and appropriateness of a central bank digital currency (CBDC).

North West Premier Professor Job Mokgoro has noted with grave concern the sporadic disruptions in some parts of Mahikeng which caused traffic delays and undue inconveniences to residents on Monday.

Police Minister Bheki Cele has expressed satisfaction at the thousands of submissions already made to the Firearms Control Amendment Bill, 2021.

As South Africa joins the continent in commemorating Africa Day, Parliament has paid homage to all founding forebears of the African Union (AU), who sacrificed lives and livelihoods to attain liberation and freedom across the continent.

The Western Cape Education Department has urged parents, who have applied online for admission into public schools in 2022, to start checking whether their applications have been successful or not, and to confirm their final choice of school.

Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) chief executive officer, Zolani Matthews has committed to addressing vandalism and the general state of neglect and maintenance at the agency through various interventions.

South Africa on Monday recorded 2 383 new COVID-19 cases, with a a positivity rate of 10.2%.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday participate in a webinar marking the celebration of Africa Day.

National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise, has called for unity and the rotation of the Presidency at the Pan African Parliament (PAP).