South Africa

Cabinet has welcomed the 2022 National Budget tabled by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, saying it demonstrates government’s commitment to fiscal discipline.

Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter says the power utility has decreased its debt by at least 15% over the past financial year and predicts that it will half its net loss from R18 billion last year to some R9.1 billion this year.

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has ordered Kromdraai Mine to take accountability for discharging acid mine water into the Kromdraai River.

South Africa has recorded 3 118 new COVID-19 cases, which brings the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 3 665 149.

The City of Ekurhuleni has dismissed as false ongoing claims of enteric fever, commonly known as typhoid fever, being linked to the municipal water supply.

The Department of Employment and Labour in Limpopo is set to embark on a weeklong inspection blitz in the province’s hospitality and road freight sectors.

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has welcomed the announcement of the implementation of the carbon tax as a mechanism to ensure that South Africa lowers its greenhouse emissions.

Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, has commended the move by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, which will see an increase in the allocation for the compensation of health interns.

The South African government has expressed concern about the ongoing tensions at the Ukraine and Russia border, as the situation - if allowed to further deteriorate - could have regional and global ramifications.

The Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has sent its condolences following the death of Inkosi Ngangomhlaba Matanzima, who passed away on Tuesday after a long illness.