South Africa

The Health Department has activated an emergency operations centre to deal with the global outbreak of the Coronavirus.

Developing the youth is a key way in which South Africa can decisively address the interlinked challenges of poverty, inequality and unemployment, says Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister Blade Nzimande.

The Ad Hoc Committee to Initiate and Introduce Legislation Amending Section 25 of the Constitution has extended the deadline for written submissions on the Draft Constitution Eighteenth Amendment Bill.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the outbreak of novel Coronavirus a global health emergency.

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The government of South Africa has noted the announcement of a peace plan by the United States aimed at resolving the longstanding Israeli – Palestinian conflict.

South African Airways (SAA) has announced the cancellation of several flights as it continues to scrutinise financial and commercial efficiencies.

Eskom says it will be implementing Stage 2 load shedding on Thursday evening due to system constraints and depleted emergency resources.

The South African Medical Association (SAMA) has condemned the senseless killing of Joburg anaesthetist, Dr Yasmin Ibrahim, who was allegedly shot and killed by her fiance before shooting and killing himself a few days ago.

South Africa will on Saturday begin the process of establishing its new National Governing Council of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM).

The seven Chinese nationals, who were last year arrested for alleged human trafficking, are believed to owe the Department of Employment and Labour R7 million for contravening various labour laws.

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula looks forward to the National Household Travel Survey (NHTS) that will be undertaken by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) on behalf of the Department of Transport.

With the power system under duress this morning, Eskom may implement load shedding this evening, it said on Thursday.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged governments around the world to put their differences aside and work together to achieve world peace and prosperity.

Interested parties have until Friday to comment on legislation amending Section 25 of the Constitution.

President Cyril Ramaphosa would have entered into performance agreements with Ministers, Premiers and Director-Generals by the time he delivers his State of the Nation (SONA) address on 13 February.