The Constitutional Court on 29 April 2021 ruled former President Jacob Zuma was in contempt of court when he failed to appear and participate at the state capture inquiry. #StateCapture #ConCourt #Zuma
President Cyril Ramaphosa briefed the country on 27 June 2021 on the results of a National Coronavirus Command Council meeting, saying the nation would be moved to adjusted alert level 4.
Former Bosasa boss Angelo Agrizzi returned to the state capture commission of inquiry and was cross-examined by businessman Kevin Wakeford. #StateCapture #Bosasa #Agrizzi
The Gauteng Provincial Command Council gave an update on COVID-19 in the province on 24 June 2021. The update indicated that Gauteng was driving the pandemic in South Africa during the third wave.
During the testimony of Richard le Roux on Bosasa-related evidence at the State Capture commission of inquiry, he called out Jared Watson, who was sitting in the gallery, and alleged that Watson was giving him looks.
As of 1 July, residents of the City of Joburg will be paying higher rates for electricity, water and sanitation, refuse removal and property ownership.
Acting Health Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, held a media briefing on the progress of government efforts in the fight against COVID-19. She expressed concern over Gauteng's rising positive cases and announced that SANDF medical staff will be assisting the province. #COVID19news #Vaccines #ThirdWave
The Department of Health's Nicholas Crisp provided an update on the national vaccination rollout programme during a COVID-19 briefing on 18 June 2021. He outlined the special vaccination programmes that will target educators, police, military and correctional services.
Acting Health Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane answered questions from Parliament's health committee on matters regarding the irregular contract awarded to Digital Vibes by the department. #DigitalVibes #ZweliMkhize
The Department of Health briefed Parliament's portfolio committee on health on the the country's state regarding COVID-19 and more on 17 June 2021. #COVID19news #Thirdwave #CoronavirusSA
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the keynote address commemorating Youth Day. #June16 #YouthDay #Ramaphosa
Deputy President David Mabuza answered questions at the virtual plenary sitting of the National Council of Provinces on 15 June 2021. Here he addressed the basic service delivery protest in Maluti-a-Phofung municipality in Harrismith.
A comprehensive study of the impact of COVID-19 on the youth and students in the post school education sector (PSET) was released during the visit of Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, to Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan announced on 11 June 2021 that Takatso Consortium will be the new strategic equity partner for South African Airways. The Takatso Consortium will own 51% of the airline and the Department of Public Enterprises 49%. #SAA #PravinGordhan
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola confirmed that the extradition treaty between South Africa and the United Arab Emirates had been ratified after the National Prosecuting Authority approached Interpol to assist in the execution of warrants of arrests for brothers Atul and Rajesh Gupta, their wives and four others. The treaty comes into effect on 10 July. #Guptas #UAE
The Electoral Commission launched its campaign for the 2021 local government elections on 9 June 2021. #LGE2021 #SouthAfricaElections
The African National Congress held a media briefing soon 8 June 2021 following the national working committee's regular session. #ANC #ZweliMkhize #AceMagashule
President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke at the committee meeting of African heads of state and government on climate change. #ClimateChange #Ramaphosa
