South Africa

South Africa has now administered over 13 million vaccines, as the country’s COVID-19 cases increased by 9 203 on Thursday.

Department of Employment and Labour inspectors have issued a prohibition notice to Coega Steel in Gqeberha after the company was found to have flouted various health and safety regulations.

The Department of Employment and Labour in the Free State has cautioned the public against scammers posing as recruitment officials from the department.

Police Minister Bheki Cele has called on the South African Police Service (SAPS) to intensify and conclude the investigation into the killing of 11 people in Umlazi this week.

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has taken a “dim view” on allegations by the Liliesleaf Trust that the department had not provided the financial support needed to keep the historical site, Liliesleaf Farm, operational.

The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) has passed gender-based violence (GBV) bills during its virtual sitting on Wednesday.

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) board chairperson, Professor Helen Reese, has assured South Africans that the authority is working to make sure that COVID-19 vaccines are effective against new variants.

Deputy President David Mabuza says government aims to meet its target to vaccinate 40 million people by 31 December 2021, in order to achieve herd immunity.

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has emphasised the importance of institutions funded by government to account for public funds.

Cabinet has approved the extension of the National State of Disaster to next month.