South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the dedication and commitment of teachers drives social development and fosters inclusive economic growth.

A former Eastern Cape senior educational specialist is expected to appear in the Gqeberha Magistrates' Court for numerous allegations of fraud and money laundering.

Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande and Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane will today launch and unveil an Innovation Science Facility in Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape.

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister, Candith Mashego-Dlamini, and her Qatar counterpart, Dr Ahmed Hassen Al-Hammadi, are set to strengthen bilateral political and economic relations when they meet on Thursday.

The Department of Water and Sanitation says it has begun assessing wastewater treatment plants in several municipalities across the country.

The Department of Health has confirmed that its currently testing South Africa's digital COVID-19 vaccine certificate to “troubleshoot” all possible glitches ahead of the official launch.

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has invited members of the public to comment on the Draft Terms of Reference for the establishment of a multi-stakeholders forum in relation to the pollution incident at the UPL Warehouse in Cornubia, in KwaZulu-Natal.

South Africa has administered 197 698 COVID-19 jabs in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of doses to 18 285 920.

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has unveiled four bridges connecting the North West province with the Free State across the Vaal River.

As the world commemorates World Teachers' Day, Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has applauded and thanked teachers for their resilience, courage and dedication to their work, even under difficult circumstances brought about mainly by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) MEC, Sipho Hlomuka, has called for a probe following Zululand District’s alleged R5 million business breakfast. 

Eastern Cape Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) MEC, Xolile Nqatha, has expressed concern over media reports surrounding a R15 million stadium project at the Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality.

The Gauteng Department of Health has amended its visiting hours in hospitals to allow relatives and friends to spend more time with their loved ones.

Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, has expressed shock at the sudden passing of the Mayor of Naledi Local Municipality, Councillor Neo Skalk.

Police in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal have mobilised the 72-hour Activation Plan following the attack on six police officers in separate incidents within 48 hours.