South Africa

South Africa has reported 995 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 3 986 601.

The Department of Home Affairs wishes to clarify misconception created about the patrolling of the border, in particular along the Limpopo River.

The Electoral Commission (IEC) has welcomed the conviction and sentencing of an elections presiding officer who fraudulently cast 24 votes during last year’s Local Government Elections.

Driver error has been identified as the major contributing factor to the crash that claimed the lives of 15 people while 37 others sustained injuries on the M17 in Tshwane.

South Africa will next week join the rest of the continent in commemorating Africa Public Service Day (APSD).

Minister of Transport Fikile Mbalula has called for an end to the blockade of roads and for truck drivers to allow the engagement process to run its course.

The Select Committee on Public Enterprises and Communication has welcomed the expansion plans at Durban’s port terminal and Gqeberha’s Ngqura port.

Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu and the MEC of Social Development, Nonhlanhla Khoza, will on Friday receive a donation from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

Police Minister Bheki Cele will on Friday visit the family of Warrant Officer, Mokgadi Joseas Mpepe, who was murdered while on duty on Monday.

The Police Ministry has commended the commitment demonstrated by the community of Khayelitsha, especially its youth, for not allowing themselves to be by-standers but choosing to be active participants in the collective fight against crime.