South Africa

South Africa on Wednesday recorded 1 980 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 3 698 803.

Free State Education MEC, Dr Tate Makgoe, has rebuked a Grade 10 learner at Ntemoseng Secondary School for selling alleged poisonous cakes to other fellow learners on Thursday morning.

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and its partners have launched a forum to promote interaction between government and communities on the provision of reliable water and sanitation services.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says government looks to companies like Ninety One to support initiatives like the Youth Employment Service, which provides young people with workplace experience, and the SA Youth.mobi network, which connects unemployed young people with training opportunities.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says he is hopeful that the conflict between Russia and Ukraine will come to an end sooner.

Deputy President David Mabuza has called for calm and restraint following recent outbreaks of protests against foreign nationals.

Deputy President David Mabuza has called on municipalities to ensure that the quality of drinking water remains compliant with minimum standards. 

The Deputy President said this when he responded to oral questions from permanent and non-permanent delegates of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) on Wednesday. 

“We take this opportunity to urge municipalities to continue with ensuring that our country’s drinking water remains compliant with the set standards, while also fast-tracking efforts of improving the levels of access to water. 

South Africa’s investment drive has soldiered on, despite the devastating COVID-19 pandemic exacerbating slow economic recovery.

Deputy President David Mabuza says government’s Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan is being implemented across all spheres of government and at its entities.

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has urged consumers in possession of certain McCain sliced beans and Spar stir fry products to return them to the point of purchase.