The latest statistics, released by the Department of Health show the Covid-19 death toll has risen by 615.

A suspect has been shot and killed in an attempted hijacking in Pretoria, Gauteng police say.

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Independent schools will turn to online learning after the decision that the opening of schools has been postponed to next month.

The ANC's disciplinary hearing against presidential spokesperson Khusela Diko and former health MEC Bandile Masuku is set to resume on Tuesday.

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has revealed that it had spent R5 billion on renting private properties for government departments and institutions.

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Disturbing pictures and videos have been doing rounds on social media showing hundreds of people queueing outside the East London Home Affairs branch, disregarding Covid-19 health protocols.

The police have opened a case against the family of slain Prince Andries Mbangelwa Mahlangu for allegedly breaking lockdown regulations by exceeding the number of mourners allowed at a funeral.

Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu said the department should have planned better to avoid the frantic scramble for services.

Several international airlines have streamlined flights to SA following travel restrictions meant to limit the spread of a new Covid-19 variant fuelling an infection resurge.

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The SABC has paid its tribute to renowned broadcaster and former Ukhozi FM station manager Welcome Bhodloza Nzimande.

KwaZulu-Natal should brace for severe thunderstorms with hail on Saturday, according to the South African Weather Service, while there is a high possibility of thundershowers and isolated showers across most provinces.

Police have launched a massive hunt for a group of armed robbers who stormed a Gateway Mall jewellery store and made off with an undisclosed amount of cash and jewellery.

While the Eastern Cape government has said it is sticking to its plans to vaccinate 3.7 million people in 9 months, the national Health Department has refused to comment on the province's plans, and would not confirm if it endorses it.

President Cyril Ramaphosa said he would abide by the ANC's resolutions should any corruption charges be brought against him.

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said the government cut out dealing with middlemen to procure vaccines because of fear of over-pricing, corruption and possible defective vaccines.

President Cyril Ramaphosa admits he was at fault in asking for questions about the use of campaign funds to 'buy votes' at the Nasrec conference, to be delayed.