South Africa

The number of detected COVID-19 cases has risen to 759 658 after 2 514 infections were reported by the Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, on Thursday.

Basic Education Deputy Minister, Dr Reginah Mhaule, has received one of 240 locally assembled engines and gearboxes, valued at R7.8 million, from the Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA).

Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu has challenged the Men’s Sector to be central in spreading the message of equality between women and men, girls and boys at a very tender age.

Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, has called on all men to partner with women in solidarity as the country tackles the many health and social challenges facing humanity.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead the South African delegation to the virtual Group 20 (G20) Leaders’ Summit on Saturday, 21 November and Sunday, 22 November.

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has for the second consecutive cycle kept the repurchase rate unchanged at 3.5% per annum.

Cabinet has approved the submission of the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) Amendment Bill for public comment.

The Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture has conveyed condolences to the family, music and arts fraternity on the passing of kwaito musician, Nomasonto Maswanganyi, better known as Mshoza.

Cabinet is calling on South Africans to embark on five days of mourning to remember those who have lost their lives to COVID-19 and Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF).

Cabinet has welcomed the recent successful working visit to South Africa by members of the Malawian government led by President Lazarus Chakwera.

The Free State Department of Economic, Small Business Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs has paid more than R30 million to small businesses in an effort to help them recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and to save jobs.

Cabinet has approved the publication of the draft National Implementation Framework towards the professionalization of the public service.

Cabinet has commended the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) for the successful by-elections held in 95 wards across 55 municipalities last Wednesday.

Public Service and Administration Minister Senzo Mchunu has urged government departments to enrol public servants for a range of Anti-Corruption Courses offered by the National School of Government (NSG).

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) in Kwa-Zulu Natal has urged communities to use water sparingly, despite the slight increase in water levels this week.