South Africa

A 43-year-old woman from Bethelsdorp, in the Eastern Cape, has been arrested after she was found in possession of copper cables worth over R600 000.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says government has finalised its “bounce-back loan scheme” which is set to give businesses a much-needed cash injection to create jobs.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended Public Protector, Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane, from her position with immediate effect.

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has opened a first of its kind, smart Driving Licensing Testing Centre (DLTC) at the Gautrain Midrand station.

South Africa has recorded 1 976 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 3 975 062.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says pledges from the recent investment conference, the latest job figures and GDP data are an indication that the country is turning the corner and returning to pre-COVID-19 pandemic growth levels.

Government has reiterated its commitment to making it easier for Small, Micro and Medium-Sized Entities (SMMEs) to do business in the country.

The KwaZulu–Natal Department of Transport has welcomed the decision taken by the taxi industry not to participate in a proposed “national shutdown” on Friday.

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has warned the public on job advertisements purporting to be from the agency doing the rounds on popular social media sites.

The sixth United Nations Partnership for Technology in Peacekeeping International Symposium (PTPS) is expected to be held in South Africa later this month.

Minister in the Presidency Mondli Gungubele has reiterated government’s commitment to pay out theR350 Social Relief of Distress Grants (SRD Grant) to beneficiaries.

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is investigating the source of the stench over parts of Gauteng in the past two days.

The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) says it is aware of unsigned messages and posters circulating on various social media platforms calling for a national shutdown.

Minister in the Presidency, Mondli Gungubele, says strengthening ties with Japan can present increased economic opportunities for South Africa.

Cabinet has welcomed the arrest of several individuals in connection with fraud, money laundering and corruption in the country.