South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the 2020 National Women’s Day keynote address virtually on Sunday.

As of Thursday, South Africa recorded 8 307 new cases and 306 more COVID-19 related deaths.

North West Premier, Prof Job Mokgoro, has instructed all the provincial government departments and Public Entities to submit reports relating to all procurement done in relation to COVID-19 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as well as medical supplies, by today.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged the Presidential Commission on the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) to place 4IR at the centre of South Africa’s economic recovery.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Dr Sydney Mufamadi and Baleka Mbete as Special Envoys to Zimbabwe following recent reports of difficulties that the landlocked country is experiencing.

Cabinet has reaffirmed its commitment to building a capable, ethical and developmental state as allegations of corruption related to funds associated with the country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic have surfaced.

To commemorate Women’s Month this year, Cabinet will champion women’s rights and gender equality.

With KwaZulu-Natal set to overtake the Western Cape with the number of COVID-19 cases in a matter of weeks, Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, has given the province the nod for its state of readiness for the COVID-19 surge.

The Gauteng Health Department says it will be instituting a disciplinary action against a staff member involved in the swapping of newly born babies at Tambo Memorial Hospital in Boksburg last month.

President Cyril Ramaphosa, following a decision taken by Cabinet at its meeting on Wednesday, has appointed a Committee of Ministers to deal with allegations of corruption associated with the country’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic.