South Africa

A new travel policy for former Members of Parliament will see a significant reduction in the flight costs for all members, including former Executive Members and their spouses.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed concern at tensions in Diepsloot, adding that government is monitoring the situation.

The Department of Health will this weekend bring COVID-19 vaccination services to vulnerable and hard to reach populations.

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa has called on the nation to use Freedom Month to reflect on the country’s democratic gains as the dignity of millions of South Africans has and is continually being restored.

Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister, Thoko Didiza, has called on the public to alert the department’s nearest district offices when they spot brown locusts.

South Africa recorded 1 481 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 3 728 689 since the start of the pandemic.

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Naledi Pandor has urged the Heads of Mission to take it upon themselves to help the President and the government to rebuild investor confidence and market South Africa as one of the most sophisticated and promising emerging markets.

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of rainy and cold conditions, associated with localised flooding is some parts of the county this weekend.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the new locally manufactured Isuzu D-Max bakkie is a welcome contribution to government’s efforts to significantly expand local production, as it works to rebuild the country’s economy and create jobs.

South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner, Edward Kieswetter, has reiterated the organisation’s commitment to combatting illicit trade and criminal economic activities.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Saturday lead government’s engagement with communities during a District Development Model Presidential Imbizo at the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality in the Free State.

The Mangaung Metropolitan and Enoch Mgijima Local Municipalities have been placed under mandatory intervention, after experiencing significant financial and service delivery failures for a long period.

Cabinet has approved the publication of the draft National Integrated Small Enterprise Development (NISED) Masterplan for public comment.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has told Diplomatic Heads of Mission that they are tasked with leading the drive to promote South Africa abroad and champion the message that the country is open for business.

As South Africa commemorates Freedom Month, Cabinet has called on all South Africans to work together to overcome the impact of COVID-19.