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National State of Disaster extended by another month

Thursday, October 15, 2020

The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, has gazetted the extension of the National State of Disaster by another month.

COVID-19 claims 123 more lives

Thursday, October 15, 2020

The cumulative number of detected COVID-19 cases now stands at 696 414 after 1 877 infections were identified on Wednesday.

Department addresses reports on USAASA appointment

Thursday, October 15, 2020

The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies has assured the nation that the appointment of Basil Ford as the executive caretaker at the Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA) followed the appropriate recruitment process.

Eskom probe leads to four arrests, over 5 000 facing DC

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Members of Parliament have heard how R44.4 million was channelled from Eskom’s contractors, through sub-contracted companies, to four Eskom officials in a Special Investigating Unit (SIU) probe, which has led to four arrests.

COVID-19 TERS fraud hotline launched

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

If you are aware of fraud, especially related to the distribution of monies to help workers through the worst effects of lockdown, now is your chance to blow the whistle and help bring fraudsters to book.

Jana awarded official provincial funeral

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

President Cyril Ramaphosa has accorded the late South African Human Rights Commission Deputy Chairperson, Ambassador Priscilla Jana, a special category two provincial funeral.

Amanzimtoti cop arrested for rape

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

An Amanzimtoti police station officer is today expected to appear in court after he allegedly raped a woman who was being held at the station cells, in September.