As part of government’s ongoing efforts to deal with corruption in the public service, the Minister of Public Service and Administration, Ayanda Dlodlo, will on Monday launch the Public Administration Ethics Integrity and Disciplinary Technical Assista…
Vaccinations ramp up in Africa
African countries have – in the past week – administered four times as many COVID-19 vaccines as they have in the past three to four weeks.This is according to World Health Organisation (WHO) Africa Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti.She…
Home Affairs offices open during voter registration weekend
Home Affairs Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, says Home Affairs offices throughout the country will be opened this weekend to assist those who will be applying for IDs and temporary IDs to enable them to register to vote.Motsoaledi said during the voter …
Vaccination certificate not a discrimination tool, says Health Minister
Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, says the planned COVID-19 vaccine certificates will not be used to deny unvaccinated citizens access to public services.“I want to emphasise that this certificate will not prevent people from accessing essential service…
Sport, creative sectors rallied to drive vaccination campaign
The sport and creative industries can play a catalyst role in South Africa reaching its vaccination targets, and in turn, ensuring life returns to pre-COVID-19 levels, says Deputy President David Mabuza.The Deputy President, in his capacity as Chairper…
SA refocuses on vaccinating 50+ population
Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, says his department remains focused on vaccinating adults against COVID-19, although there are rising infections in children younger than 18.“Some of the vaccines have already been approved by [the South African Health …
SARS, police swoop on unregistered tobacco manufacturing plant
An intelligence-driven swoop has halted the operation of an unregistered tobacco manufacturing plant producing molasses/shisha tobacco products in Fordsburg, Johannesburg.The plant was uncovered during a search and seizure operation conducted by the So…