South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa says government must ensure that it is delivering quality services in order to avoid litigation from frustrated citizens.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for mediation in order to resolve the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.

Mpumalanga Premier Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane has committed to fast-tracking the construction, maintenance and rehabilitation of the province’s road infrastructure network.

Mpumalanga Premier Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane has announced that Lufthansa Airlines, through their Euro-Wings division, will soon establish a route from Frankfurt in Germany to Mpumalanga Kruger International Airport.

Northern Cape Premier Dr Zamani Saul says investment in infrastructure development is vital if the province is to grow economically.

The Department of Employment and Labour in Limpopo has warned its clients to shy away from paying third parties money to claim or apply for Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) benefits on their behalf hoping the department will prioritise them.

South Africa has recorded 2 411 new COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 3 667 560.

The Gauteng Traffic Police Special Law Enforcement Unit has arrested a 42-year-old man for the unlawful possession of dagga with an estimated street value of R600 000.

South Africa has urged Russia to withdraw its forces from the Ukraine amidst the conflict between the countries.

South Africa’s economy risks being left behind if it does not transition to a low-carbon economy, says Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Barbara Creecy.

The Department of Higher Education and Training will provide at least 100 000 opportunities for theoretical and practical workplace training for youth across the country.

Minister of Health Dr Joe Phaahla says the department will deploy Outbreak Response Teams in Gauteng and the Western Cape to address the typhoid outbreak.

Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga, says the sector is in continuous engagement with other role players and parents to strengthen the prevention of early and unintended pregnancy.

Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla says various departments are “working on alternative measures” to replace regulations related to the National State of Disaster which could be presented to the National Coronavirus Council (NCCC) as early as next week.

The Department of Human Settlements will digitise the allocation of houses to allow the public to view their status via the platform at any time.