South Africa

South Africa has reported 10 496 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of infections to 298 292.

While some generating units have returned to service, Eskom will implement Stage 1 load shedding on Wednesday.

The Basic Education Department has reiterated that any decision on whether schools will be closed or not, will be taken by Cabinet.

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe has tested positive for COVID-19.

Phillip Saunders has been appointed as the interim South African Airways (SAA) CEO, the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) announced on Tuesday.

Face masks and coverings are now mandatory in South Africa, however, according to the new regulations, schools should not turn away learners for not wearing them.

Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, has reassured South Africans that health care professionals are doing all they can to save lives as COVID-19 infections rise.

With many South Africans struggling to keep their heads above water given the financial challenges brought on by COVID-19, the National Credit Regulator (NCR) has reminded consumers of the measures available to ease the burden.

A total of 4 424 720 applications for Special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant have been approved.

The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) has called on individual pilots to accept South African Airways Voluntary Severance Packages (VSPs) ahead of a crucial business rescue vote today.