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Cabinet commends IEC for successful by-elections

Thursday, November 19, 2020

Cabinet has commended the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) for the successful by-elections held in 95 wards across 55 municipalities last Wednesday.

Departments urged to enrol staff for anti-corruption courses

Thursday, November 19, 2020

Public Service and Administration Minister Senzo Mchunu has urged government departments to enrol public servants for a range of Anti-Corruption Courses offered by the National School of Government (NSG).

KZN residents urged to continue saving water

Thursday, November 19, 2020

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) in Kwa-Zulu Natal has urged communities to use water sparingly, despite the slight increase in water levels this week.

President Ramaphosa to receive Letters of Credence

Thursday, November 19, 2020

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to later today receive Letters of Credence from Ambassadors and High Commissioners-Designate, who have been nominated by governments to serve in diplomatic missions in South Africa.

Labour opens case on pointing a firearm

Thursday, November 19, 2020

The Department of Employment and Labour in Gauteng has opened a case of pointing a firearm against the individual who pulled a gun on two inspectors (female and male) on Tuesday.

Issuing of cheques ends in December

Thursday, November 19, 2020

South African banks will not accept any cheques for deposit or encashment after 31 December 2020, the South African Reserve Bank announced on Thursday.

Minister Pandor to lead delegation to JBCC meeting

Thursday, November 19, 2020

International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, will lead a delegation to a Joint Bilateral Commission of Cooperation (JBCC) Ministerial Meeting between South Africa and the Kingdom of Lesotho.

SA's COVID-19 cases reach 757 144

Thursday, November 19, 2020

The country’s COVID-19 cases have jumped to 757 144 after 2 888 infections were recorded on Wednesday.