South Africa

South Africa administered 201 666 new COVID-19 vaccines on Wednesday, of which 118 699 were first doses.

Minister in the Presidency Mondli Gungubele has joined the South African National Editors Forum (SANEF), in condemning criminal attacks on journalists while out on assignments in various communities.

City Power says it has restored power in areas in the south of Johannesburg that were affected by a fire at the Robertsham substation.

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga will embark on a roadshow to engage communities on the Second Chance Matric Support Programme (Second Chance) and Early Childhood Development (ECD) at the Kwa-Thema Skills Centre in Springs.

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) says it will oppose a High Court application brought by former Health Minister, Dr Zwelini Mkhize, to review the unit’s findings and recommendations relating to the R150 million Digital Vibes’ Health Department communications contract.

Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu has received donations of food vouchers and face masks from the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Pretoria.

City Power has restored power distribution to at least five suburbs following a fire at the Robertsham substation on Monday evening.

South Africa has now crossed the 11 million mark for adults who are fully vaccinated, as the country gears up to inoculate children aged 12 and older from Wednesday.

Government Communication and Information Systems (GCIS) Director General Phumla Williams and former South African Airways (SAA) Group Treasurer Cynthia Stimpel are expected to share their whistleblower experiences during a webinar this Sunday, October 24.

The Electoral Commission and Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) have joined hands with major social media platforms to fight the spread of disinformation, in the run up to, during and beyond 1 November 2021 municipal elections.

A total of R1.5 billion has been approved to support businesses affected by the looting and unrest in July, says Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel.

The Department of Employment and Labour's Inspection and Enforcement Services has appealed to employers, supported by employees and organised labour to comply with the COVID-19 occupational health and safety direction or face fines.

The registration and the vaccination of children aged 12 and older is officially open from today, the Department of Health said.

Forty-two of the 53 members of the military veterans accused of kidnapping two Cabinet Ministers and a Deputy Minister have been released on R500 bail.

The Department of Correctional Services says education remains a key element in the rehabilitation of inmates at facilities.