Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has emphasised the importance of recruiting qualified professionals who will enable government to deliver services efficiently.
The High Court in the Western Cape has granted the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) an extension for the lawful relocation of residents illegally occupying the agency’s property along the Langa railway lines.
South Africa confirmed on Thursday that it has detected the new Coronavirus variant B.1.1.529 in the country.
Human Settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has appealed to all incoming councilors to remember their oath of office and honour the principles of Batho Pele, regardless of the political parties they represent.
With the mining sector experiencing fatalities and injuries that can be prevented, Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe has called on the sector to prioritise the safety of workers.
Government says it has noted the announcement by the United Kingdom (UK) to temporarily ban all flights from the Southern parts of Africa, including South Africa, from entering the UK due to the detection of a new Coronavirus variant, B.1.1.529.
With about 70 councils hung in several municipalities after the recent municipal elections, which led to majority and minority parties to hold coalition negotiations to constitute councils, President Cyril Ramaphosa says a new unit will be established in the Presidency to help local government fulfil its service delivery obligations.
Former Free State Human Settlements Department head, Mpho Mokoena, has been sentenced to ten years for corruption and contravening the Public Finance Management Act.
Gauteng recorded close to 2 000 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, the highest single-day jump since 13 August.
This as the province recorded 1 950 new cases.
On Wednesday, 1 018 infections were detected in the province after the province reported 605 cases on Tuesday.
Overall, the country logged 2 465 new infections, pushing the total number of known cases to 2 952 500, said the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD).
Data shows that the surge represented a 6.5% positivity rate.
Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Dikeledi Magadzi has called on ministers on the African continent to prioritise adequate and hygienic sanitation facilities for women, children, youth and people with disabilities.
