South African Official News

As South Africa continues to see an increase in new cases, celebrities and social media influencers have been challenged to step in and join government in the fight against COVID-19.This was among the suggestions raised during an interactive conversation with South African youth held on Wednesday. Government Communication and Information…

South Africa recorded 4 623 new COVID-19 cases as the positivity rate increased to 10.1%.This means the country now has 1 645 555 detected infections since the outbreak. On Wednesday, Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, said a further 102 Coronavirus-related deaths have been reported, bringing the tally to 56 077. Two provinces…

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed a Special Tribunal order dismissing an application for leave to appeal by former Transnet executive Herbert Msagala and his Trusts.On 17 November 2020, the Special Tribunal confirmed a preservation order to the value of over R18 million - which Msagala wanted to overturn.…

The Western Cape Community Safety MEC, Albert Fritz, has expressed shock and anger at the continuing gun violence in Cape Town. According to the department, three more people died in Delft on Tuesday, while one of the two who were seriously injured is a 13-year-old girl. The department said the…