South Africa

Recently published research has revealed that the new COVID-19 variant C.1.2 has been identified in South Africa.

As part of the ongoing investigation into the allegations of corruption at the Mogalakwena Municipality, the Hawks' Serious Corruption Investigation unit has on Monday pounced on 13 suspects, among them officials and business directors, accused of defrauding the council off R15 million.

The Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure says it is satisfied that it has conducted an extensive consultation process, as the nationwide public hearings into the Expropriation Bill come to an end.

The Northern Cape Department of Education has again raised concern about the high COVID-19 infection rate among learners and school staff in the province.

The Northern Cape Health Department has put its Chief Financial Officer and Acting Head of Department on precautionary suspension following their arrest on charges relating to the alleged irregular awarding of personal protective equipment (PPE) contracts.

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says the amended 2021 school calendar will be retained as is.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will this week update Parliament on a range of issues of national importance, including progress in the implementation of the country’s Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan.

With the vaccination rollout programme in full swing, Gauteng province has reached yet another milepost.

Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga, has announced that the department and its stakeholders will intensify the implementation of Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) in schools, which aims to empower young people with age appropriate information.

South Africa has hit the milestone of having administered more than 12 million COVID-19 vaccinations as of Sunday, as government works around the clock to inoculate the country’s adult population.