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The Public Service Commission (PSC) has appealed to departments to update reachable contact details on their websites in order for citizens to access government services. “The PSC has sent a communique to all Directors-General and Heads of Department (HODs), who have been directed to identify the minimum critical and essential…
Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize announced that South Africa now has a total of 3300 cases. The increase in confirmed cases was a rise from the 3,158 announced on Sunday evening. Mkhize said that there were now 142 new cases and four more deaths,which took the fatalities figure to 58…
File: New Statistician-General Risenga Maluleke. Picture: Supplied. Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has launched an online survey to gauge the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the public. In a statement on Monday, Statistician-General Risenga Maluleke said accurate, real-time statistics are of utmost importance in times of crisis. “These surveys…
Image Courtesy of GCIS. The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) has launched the Youth Micro Enterprises Relief Fund (YMERF) aimed at assisting youth-owned enterprises, which might not qualify for other funds. “This fund will respond to challenges facing youth-owned businesses, such as the inability to pay employees, lack of income…
The virus has infected more than 2.4 million people worldwide and killed more than 165,000, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. WHO issued a warning Friday about coronavirus testing, saying there's no evidence serological tests can show whether a person has immunity or is no longer at risk…
Government has gazetted a regulation banning the sale of hot cooked food during the COVID-19 lockdown. In a statement on Monday, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma said the amendment seeks to clarify the exclusion of hot cooked food from the classification of essential goods. “Annexure…
Image of Courtesy of GCIS. President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed concern at the alleged theft of food parcels meant to assist distressed families and individuals during the COVID-19 nationwide lockdown. “A number of provinces have received reports that callous individuals, some of them allegedly government officials, are hoarding or selling food…
Twelve police officers, including a reservist, have been arrested for allegedly violating the National Disaster Management Regulations, as well as for corruption. “The arrest of our own is both disheartening and at the same time, pleasing, in a sense that it shows that the South African Police Service (SAPS) remains…
Image Supplied. Dis-Chem’s national clinic manager Lizeth Kruger confirmed that 24 staff members of the store at the Retail Park Shopping Centre,Boksburg contracted the virus. Kruger said the first staff member was confirmed positive on April 14, and following the temporary closure of the store for deep-cleaning, the entire staff…
Summary of the latest developments: Coronavirus-related deaths in the US exceeded 40,000 with nearly half of all casualties in New York, as protests against "stay at home" orders flared in a number of states. The number of deaths in Italy was the lowest in a week, while the pace of…
Image Courtesy of GCIS. Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has urged society to be vigilant and report to the police elements perpetuating criminal acts against children, youth, women, and persons with disabilities during the lockdown. The call was made by the Minister …
Image Supplied. As the taxi industry counts the costs of the COVID-19 pandemic, intergovernmental consultations on a Taxi Industry Relief intervention are at an advanced stage. This was confirmed by Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula during a virtual meeting with the National Taxi Alliance (NTA) on Sunday. “The Departments of Transport,…
South Africa has confirmed a total of 3 158 COVID-19 cases, having conducted 114 711 tests to date. Gauteng is still leading with 1 148 people testing positive for the virus, followed by the Western Cape at 868 cases. KwaZulu-Natal has 617 cases of COVID-19, the Eastern Cape province has…
KwaZulu-Natal Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs MEC, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, has commended law enforcement officers for the arrest of a suspect involved in the manufacturing and selling of counterfeit liquor during the COVID-19 lockdown. The 50-year-old suspect was caught red-handed at Illovu township, South of Durban, refilling Smirnoff 1818 bottles…
Image Courtesy of Sunday Times. Police Minister Bheki Cele on Sunday at the culmination of ministerial visits to provinces to assess the enforcement of the laws said despite law enforcement authorities clamping down on defiant citizens for not observing the COVID-19 regulations, sections of society continue to disobey the lockdown…
Former president Jacob Zuma has fired Daniel Mantsha as his attorney and appointed well-known lawyer Eric Mabuza to represent him in his arms deal corruption trial. In a statement released this morning, the J G Zuma Foundation said the former president had retained the services of his advocate Muzi Sikhakhane,…
Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu, will today visit the community members of Empolweni in the Western Cape who were recently evicted. This follows her visit to the area on Friday where she made an undertaking that temporary shelters will be organised for the community in line with…
Image Courtesy of EWN. Lesotho's embattled prime minister has announced that he has sent troops onto the streets to "restore order", accusing unnamed law enforcement agencies of undermining democracy. Prime Minister Thomas Thabane is under pressure to step down after police said they suspect him of having had a hand…
A brief Summary of the latest developments: Turkey reported 82,329 confirmed coronavirus cases, overtaking neighbouring Iran for the first time to register the highest number of infections in the Middle East. Iran partially reopened its capital, Tehran, allowing "low-risk businesses", including shops, factories and warehouses to resume operations. But Algeria,…
A clear pronouncement from government regarding the operation of Spaza-shops (Tuck-shops) during South Africa’s lockdown due to the spread of Covid-19 (Coronavirus) is needed. Illustration Photo: Media 24. The Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) has announced guidelines for participation in the Spaza Shops and General Dealers support scheme. The…
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has announced that South Africa has 3034 confirmed Covid-19 cases and two new deaths bringing the total to 52. Mkhize held a virtual briefing on Saturday evening, where he released the country’s latest COVID-19 statistics. This means an increase of 251 new cases from Friday’s 2…
Image Courtesy of GCIS. President Cyril Ramaphosa has chaired a virtual meeting of the President’s Coordinating Council (PCC), which discussed measures to strengthen and intensify the country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The virtual meeting was held on Saturday, as South Africa marked day 23 of the national lockdown. On…
Correctional Services says five more officials have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing to 99 the total number of cases in Correctional Services. “The number of COVID-19 confirmed cases in Correctional Services has increased by five officials, thus bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 99,” the department said on…
Image Courtesy of GCIS. Health Minister Zweli Mkhize is briefing the media on latest Covid-19 developments via Zoom. Watch Live:Health Minister Zweli Mkhize's latest on COVID-19 Developments. Courtesy of SABC.
File:International Relations and Cooperation Minister Naledi Pandor. Picture: @DIRCO_ZA/Twitter. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO),said efforts to ensure the repatriation of South Africans stranded abroad are continuing. “Negotiations are ongoing with countries and other stakeholders to allow stranded South Africans to travel,” said the department in a statement.…
Image Supplied. Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has urged aviators to comply with the regulations and directions of the Disaster Management Act aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19. In a statement on Saturday, the Minister appealed particularly to pilots and drone owners to comply with the regulations put in place…
Zimbabwe 2018, 18 April, Independence Day Celebrations Pictures From National Sports Stadium. Photo:ZWNews. Today marks 40 years since Zimbabwe gained independence from British and local white minority colonial rule. But four decades since its founding on April 18, 1980, Zimbabwe is a fractured nation whose journey towards reconciliation and healing…
Transnet has donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) worth R5.2 million as part of the national effort to stop the spread of the COVID-19. The donation from South Africa’s largest freight company comes after government’s call for businesses and individuals to contribute to the fight against the virus. The handover of…
A summary of the latest developments. The number of deaths linked to the novel coronavirus has hit almost 154,000 worldwide, according to a Johns Hopkins University tally, while Reuters news agency reported that the total number of infections in the United States has hit 700,000, up more than 30,000 from…
The Solidarity Fund has started delivering food parcels to more than 250 000 families across South Africa. The Solidarity Fund, which receives donations from corporates, citizens and foundations, has made R120 million available for food relief for distressed families. The Fund is working with the Department of Social Development (DSD),…
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Gauteng now sits at 1 018, with recoveries having gone up to 540. As at 17 April, the province had recorded six deaths from the global pandemic. In a statement detailing the district breakdown of COVID-19, the provincial Department of Health said…
Image Courtesy of 123RF Stock Photo. The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has postponed the May/June Amended Senior Certificate and National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination. In a statement, the DBE said the matric examination was to be written by more than 350,000 part-time candidates who include those who did not…
Cash-strapped South African Airways (SAA) has issued unions with a proposal to terminate employment contracts. The airline wanted a R10 billion bailout from the Department of Public Enterprises, which was rejected. The draft collective agreement given to the unions and the representatives of non-unionised employees states that because it seems…
Image Courtesy of GCIS. South Africa has confirmed a total of 2 783 COVID-19 cases, having conducted 100 827 tests to date. Gauteng has the highest number of cases with 1 018 people testing positive for the virus, followed by the Western Cape at 717 cases, KwaZulu-Natal at 591 cases,…
A summary of the latest developments. China's gross domestic product has shrunk by 6.8 percent in January-March year-on-year, official data showed. Saudi Arabia's grand mufti has said Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr prayers could take place at home amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Chinese city of Wuhan has raised its number of…
Image Courtesy of GCIS. President Cyril Ramaphosa and the social partners represented in the National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC) have agreed that they must hold hands as South Africa prepares for an economic crisis with far-reaching implications. Ramaphosa met with NEDLAC representatives from government, business, labour and the…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has rejected calls for the lifting of the alcohol ban. In response to concerns raised by the Gauteng Liquor Forum that small business in the liquor trade may suffer financial loss during this period, the Presidency has drawn the forum’s attention to the assistance provided by the…
Image Courtesy of GCIS. An independent panel for the sports, arts and culture sectors has commenced with the process of adjudicating applications for the R150 million relief fund. The fund was announced last month by Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa in an effort to support the sectors…
Image Courtesy of AFP. Impala Platinum's Rustenburg Operations Mark Munroe has been released on R60,000 bail,He was charged with contravening the lockdown regulations. “Munroe appeared in the Bafokeng magistrate’s court this morning to face charges of contravening lockdown regulations, in recalling nonessential services people back to work,” Implats spokesperson Johan…
Getty Images. Companies, which are registered through the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission's (CIPC) BizPortal to perform essential services during the lockdown period, will be required to have a new certificate from the BizPortal website for the extended period of the lockdown. “The new certificate will clearly state that it…
A summary of the latest developments. The Chinese city of Wuhan has raised its number of coronavirus fatalities by 1290 to 3,869, most of China's total. That brings the total fatalities in nationwide to at least 4,642. Wuhan also revised up its number of confirmed cases by 325 to 50,333, …
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has announced that the country has recorded a record 26 fatal crashes during the Easter Weekend. The nationwide lockdown has helped with curbing Easter weekend road fatalities,he said. Speaking at the N1 Grasmere Toll Plaza, where he released the Easter Weekend Road Statistics, Mbalula said a…
Image Supplied. The National Credit Regulator (NCR) has urged consumers to be careful of fake credit provider scams, as South Africa continues the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. “The NCR is warning consumers to be careful of scammers who act as legitimate credit providers, preying on vulnerable consumers during this…
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has announced that the total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in South Africa had risen to 2,605. The total number of tests conducted to date are at 95,060. A big jump in the death tally was recorded, with the total jumping from 34 to 48, a…
Work is underway to prepare Gauteng’s public health infrastructure for the period when the COVID-19 pandemic may peak. With Gauteng as the country’s epicentre, with 930 of the 2 506 confirmed cases, the province has cleared some of its existing hospitals and declared them COVID-19 facilities. “This has helped us…
Tiger brands - [Google Images]. Tiger Brands has temporarily closed its Durban bakery after some of its staff. tested positive Covid-19. In a statement issued‚ the company said that it had close to the bakery as a precautionary measure and that it had contacted the department of health and the…
Parliament will resume its business with immediate effect, after the Presiding Officers announced on Thursday that the leave period for Members of Parliament has been cancelled. This follows the suspension of the programme of Parliament’s two Houses last month, as a precautionary measure to curb COVID-19 by drastically limiting the…
Cooperative Governance Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma at a briefing on the coronavirus in Pretoria on 19 March 2020. Picture: @PresidencyZA/Twitter. Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Minister,Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, who was addressing the country on Thursday,said we’re not coming with many new regulations. We’re extending the regulations that exist because the lockdown…
Government has begun the process of bringing certain industries on stream in an orderly manner, including that of mining, in a phased approach to easing the nationwide COVID-19 lockdown. To this effect, government has amended the Disaster Management Regulations governing the lockdown to include a number of industries as essential…
Nosiviwe Nqakula - Law will take its course in the investigation into the death of an Alexandra man.
Gallo Images. The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, says the law will take its course in the investigation into the death of an Alexandra man, who was allegedly beaten by South African National Defece Force (SANDF) members. Speaking at a briefing on regulations pertaining to the extension…
Image: Esa Alexander. Work continues to map South Africa’s future - with Cabinet asking all clusters to work together to produce one consolidated document on key priorities regarding the country’s economic recovery plan that will used post the COVID-19 national lockdown. The call was made during a virtual Special Cabinet…
Image courtesy of AFP. The Social Development Acting Director-General, Mzolisi Toni, says the department has not contracted or partnered with any organisation to conduct door-to-door sanitisation for COVID-19. This follows a letter circulating on social media platforms, which authorises Scientology Volunteer Ministries, a non-profit organisation (NPO), to render sanitising services…
Image Courtesy of GCIS. President Cyril Ramaphosa has offered his sincere condolences on the passing of veteran activist and esteemed member of the Order of the Baobab, Mama Lindiwe Leah Aida Myeza. “We have lost a special veteran of our struggle, and a veteran of the rebuilding of various communities…
In a bid to streamline and fast track COVID-19 related procurement processes, the Gauteng Health Department has urged suppliers of personal protective equipment (PPE) to register on its database. Through a portal by the provincial Health Department, suppliers can indicate to the department what items they can provide. “Attention is…
Image of courtesy GCIS. South Africa has expressed concern and alarm at the announcement by the President of the United States of America (USA) to cut funding to the World Health Organisation (WHO) with immediate effect. “South Africa is particularly alarmed that the decision is made amid a global health…
Getty Images. President Trump has declared that COVID-19 restrictions could be lifted in up to 30 US states by the beginning of next month. He said he would talk to governors on Thursday about the move as infections in the United States had hit a peak. The US has more…
A summary of the latest developments. * The total number of coronavirus cases in the world has surpassed two million, according to the data compiled by the Johns Hopkins University. * German Chancellor Angela Merkel has announced first steps in undoing coronavirus lockdowns for the coming weeks. * The head…
Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has announced that thirty-four South Africans have now died of Covid-19 and there are 2,506 confirmed cases. He revealed the figures at a press briefing this evening in Johannesburg. This was an increase of 91 cases from Tuesday. Mkhize said the majority were in Gauteng,…
Government and the football fraternity will host a joint media briefing on COVID-19 at the Multichoice headquarters. Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize, Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa, chairmen of Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates and the Multichoice leadership will make an announcement at the news conference.…
Getty Images. Government has set-up a hi-tech monitoring and evaluation platform in an effort to ramp up state capacity to monitor and respond to misinformation and fake news proliferating during the COVID-19 outbreak. In a statement, acting Communication Minister Jackson Mthembu said the intervention is being put in place to…
FILE: Tourism Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane. Picture: GCIS. Tourism Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane says any person or small business in the tourism sector, regardless of their skin colour, can apply for financial relief from the Tourism Relief Fund. The Minister reiterated this following reports that interest group, Afriforum, has served the department…
Gauteng has the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases pegged at 909. Johannesburg has 551 cases, Tshwane has 100, the West Rand has 35 cases, Sedibeng has 9 confirmed cases and Ekurhuleni has 148 confirmed cases. There are 66 that are unallocated. While there are 62 people currently hospitalised in…
Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has warned that government will not tolerate the deliberate sabotage of government’s water supply interventions for the COVID-19 outbreak. This comes after the Minister was alerted that government’s initiative to curb the spread of COVID-19 through supplying water to distressed communities was…
Police have arrested a 22-year-old suspect for selling fraudulent permits to informal business owners. It is alleged that the suspect from Olivenhoutbosch, Centurion in Pretoria, was selling permits to business owners who are not part of essential services. The Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation office was alerted. The team made contact…
Image Courtesy of Gallo Images. The Surgeon General of the South African National Defence Force says the SANDF has recorded its first four positive cases of the COVID-19. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Surgeon General said three of the cases were in the Western Cape, while the fourth…
A summary of the latest developments. US President Donald Trump is cutting funding to the World Health Organization (WHO) over its handling of the pandemic. The US is the biggest contributor to the WHO budget. The number of people dying from coronavirus in the US rose by at least 2,228…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has asked the Gauteng Liquor Forum for an extension to respond to their demands regarding the liquor ban under lockdown. The Gauteng Liquor Forum,sent Ramaphosa a letter last week in which they asked for the liquor ban under lockdown regulations to be lifted,arguing that the liquor ban…
South Africa has received medical supplies from China to help combat the COVID-19 outbreak in the country. At 7pm on Monday, 13 April, a Boeing 777 aircraft, which flew more than 24 hours from Guangzhou, China, arrived at OR Tambo International Airport with a consignment of medical supplies and equipment…
Government, through National Treasury, is exploring all funding avenues to finance all COVID-19 related programmes and measures aimed at addressing the pandemic. “The funding avenues will not be limited locally, but will include exploring all global partners and international finance institutions,” Minister of Finance Tito Mboweni said. Addressing a media…
Image Courtesy of GCIS. The Lockdown Digital Classroom is a free and voluntary virtual classroom that encourages pupils to continue learning during the lockdown, the Basic Education Department has clarified. The initiative, which is the brainchild of Africa Teen Geeks - an organization that does work in the basic education…
With the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases at 78 at the Eastern Cape Department of Correctional Services (DCS), the department has activated containment and treatment measures at its facilities. On Tuesday, the number of inmates testing positive for COVID-19 at the East London Correctional facility increased by 49 cases.…
Image courtesy of GCIS. The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 2 415, as of Tuesday, 14 March. Releasing the update of cases, the Health Department said the total number of tests conducted to date is 87 022. Gauteng has 909 cases, Western Cape 643, KwaZulu-Natal…
The Department of Home Affairs has outlined temporary measures that have been put in place to address immigration matters during the lockdown period. The temporary measures were introduced after President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a National State of Disaster on 15 March and subsequently a national lockdown from 27 March, extended…
With the declaration that the novel Coronavirus is 10 times deadlier than the 2009 swine flu, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on countries to slowly lift control measures. “We know that COVID-19 spreads fast, and we know that it is deadly – 10 times deadlier than the 2009…
A summary of the latest developments: An estimated 1.92 million people around the world have now been confirmed to have the new coronavirus, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. More than 119,500 have died, while nearly 450,000 have recovered. The WHO is due to release its latest strategic…
Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu, has reiterated her call for municipalities to suspend cutting water to residents and the eviction of residents during the lockdown period. Sisulu has held a third meeting with civil society organisations to discuss interventions in densely populated informal settlements, as part of…
Here are the latest updates: South Africa's number of confirmed coronavirus cases has risen to 2272,with 27 deaths. South Africa's number of confirmed coronavirus cases has risen to 2272, an increase of 99 from the previous figures, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said on Monday. Two new deaths, a 68-year-old male…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the decision of members of the Forum of South Africa's Directors General (FOSAD) to contribute to the Solidarity Fund. FOSAD members met on Sunday where a decision was made to support the call by the National Coronavirus Command Council for political leadership and the executive…
Image: Panyaza Lesufi's Twitter. Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga, has condemned the incidents of vandalism, burglary and destruction of schools across several provinces since the COVID-19 lockdown started. This follows break-ins at three schools in KwaZulu-Natal in the last 24 hours, where expensive learning equipment was stolen. The eThekwini Primary…
Image Courtesy of SAPA. The Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, in partnership with the packaging industry, has secured a plan to assist waste pickers countrywide who have lost their livelihoods during the national lockdown period. “Working with industry and the waste reclaimers associations, we will be distributing electronic food…
Image Courtesy of GCIS. The Health Minister, Zweli Mkhize, will hold a live Zoom public engagement with citizens to address technical aspects relating the South African government’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19). This comes at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s instructions following the National Command Council’s meeting on Monday. COVID-19 experts are…
The Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF) has called on the African Continent to reject President Cyril Ramaphosa’s appointment of Trevor Manuel as one of the Special Envoy for the African Union to mobilise international support to address the economic challenges African countries will face as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Lifting coronavirus lockdown measures too early could spark a “deadly resurgence” in infections, the World Health chief has warned. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said countries should be cautious about easing restrictions, even as some struggle with the economic impact. Europe’s worst hit countries, Spain and Italy, are both relaxing some…
More than 39 105 residents of the Northern Cape have been provided with access to water since the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, says the Department of Water and Sanitation. The department said that 161 water tanks have been installed province wide, servicing 8 690 households. Northern Cape Provincial Head of…
South Africa’s spirit of togetherness continues to shine over the national lock-down period. Following the announcement of the national lock-down, national non-profit organisation, The Unlimited Child, stepped up their support of vulnerable communities, to ensure that 20,000 families across three provinces in South Africa would be fed during this challenging…
Image courtesy of GCIS. Since we declared the nation-wide lockdown, we have found that the majority of South Africans have responded with patience and understanding despite the considerable hardship. There is a common appreciation that the measures that have been enforced since Friday 27 March are in the best interests…
The death rate in Italy and France - two of the countries worst-affected by the coronavirus - appears to be slowing, as the number of people confirmed to have the disease across the world rose beyond 1.8 million. Italy's Civil Protection Agency reported the lowest number of coronavirus deaths since…
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has delivered 1 785 water tanks in water-deprived communities across Gauteng to slow further spread of the novel Coronavirus. Drought-stricken areas, rural communities as well as indigent and densely populated communities are among the department’s target to ensure that they access water easily…
Image courtesy of GCIS. The people of Togo are mourning the death of a former Prime Minister of the West African country, Edem Kodjo. The former diplomat died at the age of 82 in the French capital Paris on Saturday, April 11. He died after suffering a heart attack. Hours…
Image courtesy of GCIS. As of today, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 2 173, with no reported increase in deaths. Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said this is an increase of 145 cases from the previously reported cases on Saturday. The number of deaths still…
Spain's daily death toll from the coronavirus has risen by 619 on Sunday from a nearly three-week low of 510 on Saturday, breaking a three-day streak of daily declines and taking the country's death toll to 16,972. Meanwhile, the United States has overtaken Italy as the country with the highest…
Image courtesy of Sunday Times. Police Minister Bheki Cele has condemned the burglary and looting of at least 16 liquor outlets in the Western Cape since the COVID-19 nationwide lockdown. Minister Cele visited the province on Saturday and was accompanied by Deputy Minister Cassel Mathale, the National Commissioner of the…
Image courtesy of GCIS. African Union Chairperson President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Dr Donald Kaberuka, Tidjane Thiam and Trevor Manuel as the African Union’s COVID-19 Special Envoys. The newly appointed envoys are tasked with mobilising international support for Africa’s efforts to address the economic challenges African countries…
The department of justice and correctional services said that the East London Correctional Centre had recorded 26 positive cases of Covid-19 at its Medium C Female Centre. Justice and Correctional Services Minister, Ronald Lamola, visited the Centre on Sunday after two officials earlier tested positive. “We are sad to announce…
Gauteng has a total of 813 confirmed COVID-19 cases, with 3 deaths recorded. Of the 813 467 confirmed cases in Johannesburg, 92 are in Tshwane, 30 in the West Rand, 6 in Sedibeng, 141 in Ekurhuleni. A total of 77 cases are unallocated in the province. With the rise in…
Credit Fullview for the Image. The Chief Justice and his Deputy have called on their fellow judicial officers and the broader South African public to show compassion and generosity to those in need during the country’s nationwide lockdown. The Chief Justice and the Deputy Chief Justice’s call follows the President…
Spain, the European country with the most reported coronavirus infections, has confirmed 510 new deaths, the lowest daily toll since March 23, when the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. Meanwhile, the US recorded a total death toll of 19,882, surpassing Italy's death toll of 19,468.…
Image:GCIS. The Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announced that the number of coronavirus (Covid-19) cases in South Africa have increased to 2028. This is an increase of 25 new cases from yesterday's number. The country has also recorded another Covid-19 related fatality, bringing the number of deaths to 25. The latest…
Three members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) have tested positive for COVID-19.
Gallo Images. Three members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) have tested positive for COVID-19. “Thus far, from a total number of 184 suspected cases, 125 tests have been conducted,105 came back negative and only 3 positive,” said SANDF Surgeon General Lieutenant General Zola Dabula. In a statement…
South African Airways (SAA) will continue to aid the repatriation of foreign nationals who want to be reunited with their families in their respective home countries. “We are pleased to assist and will continue to work with foreign governments through their respective embassies and high commissions in the repatriation of…