South Africa

The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has encouraged employees to use the various online tools and measures it has introduced to help curb snaking queues at labour centres across the country. 

According to UIF Director of Compliance, Malesela Makgamatho, the online tools include the uFiling system, which allows employees to submit claims, check their status and submit enquiries from the comfort of their homes. The system can be accessed on https://ufiling.labour.gov.za/uif/ .

As South Africa joins the world in commemorating Nelson Mandela Month this July, government has called on citizens to contribute to turning the tide against food insecurity and climate change in honour of Nelson Mandela’s legacy.

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), in a statement, described former President Nelson Mandela as a leader who abhorred injustice. 

“He is largely known for the personal sacrifices that he and fellow freedom fighters made towards the attainment of democracy in South Africa. 

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his sadness at the passing of veteran anti-apartheid activist, Blanche La Guma, at the age of 95.

Communications and Digital Technologies Minister, Mondli Gungubele, is leading an Information and Communication Technologies industry delegation to the 2023 session of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council High-Level Segment.

Health Deputy Minister, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, is expected to oversee youth projects in the Collins Chabane Municipality in Limpopo today.

The Deputy Minister’s visit is part of the Department of Health’s ongoing programme to raise awareness about the importance of youngsters accessing health services.  

The department focuses on sexual reproductive health services, including contraceptives that are key to preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs), unplanned pregnancies, and unsafe termination of pregnancy.

​​​​​​​The Department of Home Affairs is inviting members of the public and interested parties to submit written comments on the Draft Marriage Bill of 2022.

Eskom says a debt payment of some R127 million by the Newcastle Local Municipality is a “significant milestone” for the power utility as it battles to receive bulk electricity payments from municipalities.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio on his re-election to the position.

Eskom has implemented Stage 4 load shedding immediately following increased demand and lowered generation capacity.

​​​​​​​The South African Police Service (SAPS) has reported that five trucks were torched on the N4 highway near Machardodorp in Mpumalanga last night.