Dr Sandile Buthelezi appointed as Health DG

The Department of Health on Friday announced the appointment of South African National Aids Council CEO Dr Sandile Buthelezi as the department’s incoming director-general. The department noted... 

US govt donates 1 000 ventilators to S Africa

The US government has donated up to a thousand ventilators and accompanying equipment to South Africa, which will be sent to all intensive care units in hospitals that can accommodate them.   US... 

Ramaphosa urges citizens to prepare for ‘new reality’ where Covid-19 fight is part of daily existence

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday warned South Africans that they may have to prepare for a new reality in which the fight against coronavirus will be a part of daily life. The total number of... 

Economist calls on govt to top up stimulus package

Economist Duma Gqubule has urged government to top up its current stimulus package in the face of lockdown measures which he says has brought the economy to a standstill and caused the unemployment... 

BJC calls for more transparency regarding govt’s Covid economic measures

Voluntary civil society coalition organisation Budget Justice Coalition on Tuesday called for greater transparency regarding government’s economic measures put in place to deal with the coronavirus... 

Ministers, President not doing whatever they want on cigarette matter, says Ramaphosa as he calls for patience, trust

President Cyril Ramaphosa has addressed the controversy surrounding the cigarette ban, assuring South Africans that government was making every effort to advance the right to life and dignity. He... 

Covid-19 forces us to confront reality of poverty, inequality – Ramaphosa

Despite great strides over the last 26 years in building a common future in which all South Africans had a part, poverty and inequality continued to stalk South Africa and the coronavirus pandemic... 

Corruption Watch calls for tighter measures to reduce corruption amid lockdown

Nonprofit organisation Corruption Watch has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s R500-billion economic and social support package, however, it is urging government to implement measures to reduce... 

US CDC commits R250m to South Africa’s Covid-19 fight, reaffirms partnership with Africa

The US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has committed R250-million to South Africa’s Covid-19 response and has also pledged its support for the African continent through partnerships with the... 

SANDF confirms four Covid-19 cases in military community

The South African Department of Defence on Wednesday confirmed four positive cases of coronavirus within the military community, however, none of the cases involved members deployed for the... 

Ndabeni-Abrahams ‘regrets’ flouting Covid-19 lockdown regulations

Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams has expressed her regret for breaching lockdown rules put in place to curb the spread of coronavirus and has asked South... 

Regional African task forces tackle Covid-19

While the world battles with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the African Union Bureau’s regional coronavirus task forces, established across all five regions on the continent, will step in to... 

Basa expresses confidence in newly appointed MD amid pandemic

The Banking Association South Africa (Basa) has announced the appointment of Bongiwe Kunene as its new MD, saying her skills and experience will serve the association well, while building on the... 

Journalism an important national asset, necessity during pandemic – Mthembu

Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu on Thursday said government appreciated the role of the media during the coronavirus pandemic following government’s classification of the media as an... 

We are fighting to protect people, fortify economies during Covid-19 – Ramaphosa

As the nation waits for President Cyril Ramaphosa to address the country this evening, amid the coronavirus pandemic, the President released his weekly column, highlighting the task governments... 

Social partners must help implement measures to mitigate economic effects of Covid-19 – govt

Government has called on business and labour to work with it to conceptualise measures to alleviate the effects of the coronavirus on the economy, with a particular focus on preserving jobs.... 

Ramaphosa emphasises youth employment in weekly column

President Cyril Ramaphosa reiterated the launch of the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention Programme in his weekly column to the nation on Monday, emphasising the need for government to... 

DA calls for input on draft Values and Principles doc ahead of policy conference

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called on party structures, its members, and citizens to submit their inputs on the party's draft Values and Principles document ahead of its policy conference,... 

Empowering women is not a favour – Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday vowed that South Africa, in its capacity as the African Union chair, plans to improve women’s representation in economic and political decision-making processes... 

Have your say on the Military Discipline Bill

Public comments on the Military Discipline Bill must be  submitted by February 7 and submissions can be written or made verbally. The Bill will be used to establish and regulate military courts and... 

South Africa does not have a dysfunctional State – Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday assured South Africans of the improvements government is making to better the lives of citizens, saying while the country might face great challenges, it does... 

Water availability in consumers’ hands – Sisulu

Despite fears that South Africa is heading towards a major water shortage, Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Lindiwe Sisulu said there was no need for panic if South Africans used... 

African Communist’s 60th anniversary celebrates SACP’s role in media

In celebrating the 60th anniversary of the South African Communist Party’s (SACP’s) publication, the ‘African Communist’, secretary general and editor in chief of the quarterly journal Blade... 

Vetting of State officials will help fight corruption – Scopa

The Standing Committee on Public Accounts on Tuesday declared that in fighting corruption and instituting consequence management systems, it was imperative that the vetting of State officials be... 

Ramaphosa in London to woo business

President Cyril Ramaphosa said to attract investment government needed to make it easier to do business in South Africa, citing that investors are looking for countries that can provide stable and... 

Ramaphosa to appoint two further councils to help address country's developmental challenges

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday said he will soon be appointing two further councils – the Investment Advisory Council and the State-Owned Enterprises Council (SOEs) ­– which will assist in... 

First Presidential Economic Advisory Council meeting to get underway

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 18-member Presidential Economic Advisory Council will have its first sitting on Wednesday, at the Presidential office, in Cape Town. Last week the Presidency announced... 

ANC NEC releases meeting outcomes

The African National Congress National Executive Committee concluded its four-day meeting on Monday, having focused on national economic recovery, tackling the scourge of gender-based violence and... 

Govt finalising economic growth strategy to stimulate economy

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday addressed the nation in his first weekly newsletter and revealed that government would be finalising a clear economic growth strategy for the country in the next... 

Reducing scale of climate change a good investment – scientists

An international contingent of scientists on Friday called on world leaders to increase measures taken against climate change, stating that reducing its magnitude was also a good investment. The... 

Saving water now will ensure that we are better prepared – water dept

The Department of Water and Sanitation has called on Gauteng residents to save water, after dam levels in the province declined slightly this week owing to warmer temperatures. The dam levels are... 

Molefe has only seven days to pay money – Solidarity

Trade union Solidarity on Friday told former Eskom CEO Brian Molefe that he has only seven days to pay the R700 000 he owes them. Solidarity said it has received a letter from Molefe’s attorneys... 

SACP remembers Marikana tragedy, calls for unity against economic exploitation

The South African Communist Party on Friday commemorated the seventh anniversary of the Marikana tragedy by calling on workers and trade unions to unite in the struggle against economic... 

BLSA urges Parly to restore confidence in the Office of the Public Protector

Business Leadership South Africa on Tuesday called on Parliament to urgently strengthen and restore confidence in the Office of the Public Protector. The BLSA said it was concerned about the recent... 

De Lille investigates her department over nonpayments

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia de Lille has revealed that she is implementing a Contract Management System, and a Consequence Management System in her department to keep track of... 

New Nelson Mandela collectable coin series unveiled

Paying tribute to the legacy of South Africa’s first democratically elected President and global icon Nelson Mandela, the South African Mint, on Wednesday, unveiled the last edition in the ‘Life of... 

Use Mandela Month for water awareness – DWS

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) on Thursday called on Gauteng residents to use their 67 minutes this Mandela Month towards cleaning freshwater sources and called on people to stop... 

Police service considered the most corrupt institution – survey

The tenth edition of the Global Corruption Barometer Africa has revealed that the police service is considered the most corrupt institution. Released on African Anti-Corruption Day, the GCB report... 

Everyone has a choice to indulge in corrupt behaviour or not – Gordhan

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordon on Thursday evening distinguished between corruption as a concept and the moral choices made by individuals that enable corruption to take effect. Gordon... 

Concerns about not being employed trouble 39% of graduates – PPS Index

Financial services provider PPS has revealed that 39% of students are concerned that they may not be employed immediately after their tertiary education. PPS released its 2018 Student Confidence...