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Auditor-General releases final municipal report

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Tabling his final audit report on municipalities of his seven-year term of office, Auditor-General Kimi Makwetu says there is not much to go by in terms of audit outcomes.

Sisulu warns against private property invasions

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu, has issued a stern warning to those planning to or people who have already invaded properties - to desist from the unlawful acts.

Committee welcomes reopening plans, commits to monitor schools

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education has welcomed the Basic Education Department’s state of readiness and plans as more learners are scheduled to return to school under level 3 of the COVID-19 enforced lockdown.

De Lille signs off shelters for GBV victims

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Patricia de Lille, says government has signed off 12 properties in Gauteng and the Western Cape to be used as shelters for victims of gender-based violence.

Over 4 000 parolees released to make social distancing possible

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola says 4 138 low risk offenders have been released on parole to ease prison population figures to minimise the risk of Coronavirus spreading in correctional centres.

10 700 COVID-19 patients hospitalised since March

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, has urged the elderly and those living with comorbidities to take extra precaution, avoid leaving home and ensure their chronic conditions are managed.

PRASA resumes limited operations

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

The Passenger Rail Agency of SA (PRASA) today resumes limited operations after a COVID-19 enforced lockdown saw its operations ground to a halt in March.