South Africa

The Department of Health has announced that 15 people who had Mpox have received a clean bill of health, while five remain hospitalised due to severe health complications. 

The Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has welcomed the arrest of a 19-year-old man for allegedly assaulting his grandmother.

The former Municipal Manger and acting Chief Financial Officer of the Greater Giyani Local Municipality, together with a businessman, have appeared in court in connection with a VBS corruption matter in which the municipality suffered a loss of at least R153 million.

Four additional Mpox cases have been reported in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, with infections expected to rise as contact tracing efforts are stepped up.

State power utility Eskom has reached 100 days without implementing load shedding for the first time since 2020.

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Dean Macpherson has confirmed that there will be no procuring of any new housing stock or offices for both the new Executive and Parliamentarians.

With today marking 100 days of no-load shedding, Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says this milestone is a testament to the hard work and dedication of not only Eskom employees but also the collaboration of those in the energy sector.

A 19-year-old has been taken into custody for attacking his grandmother - the incident of which was recorded and went viral on social media.  

With commemorations set to be held for the birthday of late President Nelson Mandela this month, individuals, communities, and organisations are once again reminded to make a positive impact in their own communities.

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has outlined the process that the Government of National Unity (GNU) will undertake to set government’s priorities and programme of action for the seventh administration.

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has moved to clarify that any policy or significant decision will be taken through Cabinet first before a decision on implementation can be taken.

The eThekwini Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal has started the commissioning of two vital projects to improve water supply to some parts of the northern areas. 

The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) has announced that while all its laboratories are operational following a cyber-attack, the issuing of test results to clinicians remains an issue. 

The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) and its entities, have extended their congratulations and welcomed Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa, Deputy Minister Dickson Masemola and Prince Zolile Burns-Ncamashe to the portfolio.

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has announced his Executive Council that will lead the seventh administration of the provincial government.