South Africa

With a constrained power system, Eskom may be forced to implement load shedding, it said on Friday.

Gauteng Premier David Makhura has confirmed he is in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19.

Police Minister Bheki Cele has urged the country’s police officers to persevere amid trying times, as they continue to be at the forefront of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

The effects of COVID-19 on global economies requires innovative solutions, says Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina.

Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, has reiterated that the Eastern Cape scooter project is not a replacement for ambulances. Instead, it is meant to broaden access to primary health care in the most remote areas of that province. 

Mkhize, responding to a question from Democratic Alliance MP Siviwe Gwarube, said the motorbikes do not meet the criteria to transport the sick.

This issue has since caused a furore after Gwarube's comments on social media, that the Minister and Eastern Cape Health MEC Sindiswa Gomba had made contradictory statements on the matter.

Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu, has called for strong and immediate action to be taken against individuals, who are preventing people from being moved into their new homes in the City of Cape Town.

The Competition Tribunal has confirmed three consent agreements relating to COVID-19 excessive pricing complaints.

The devastating reality of COVID-19 continues to batter the country as South Africa reported a record of 13 674 new cases on Thursday, bringing the total to 238 339 infections.

The Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) plays a vital role in government's comprehensive COVID-19 response and mitigation strategy.

The Department of Correctional Services has warned its suppliers and potential suppliers about scammers pretending to be representatives of the department and issuing fraudulent Request for Quotations (RFQs).