The president also warned that the economy recovery rate would be limited, and that jobs would not be created at the rate aspired, among other setbacks.

In his leaked address to the African National Congress (ANC) lekgotla being held on Friday, the president said the programme was a public good that was vital to the wellbeing of all South Africans.

The National Planning Commission held a webinar reflecting on some of the work contained in its economic progress review report which was released last month.

The commission is instead advocating for a variety of methods to ensure the public service met its primary goal of service delivery.

While admitting that health and safety compliance is generally poor even under normal circumstances, emphasis is being placed on business and government’s cooperation.

Mkhize has been assessing hospitals in the Vhembe district in Limpopo on Wednesday along with Health MEC Phophi Ramathuba, among other officials.

The South African Chamber of Commerce said the failed R200 billion and COVID-19 loan guarantee scheme should be repackaged to finance the vaccine rollout.

Ordinarily, trade unions from the different federations, including independents, consolidate their demands ahead of negotiations, however, this will not be the case this year.

Online census planning has been tested on some members of the public, but it doesn't seem to have taken.

Postponing the census was not an option that statistician general Risenga Maluleke even wanted to contemplate at this point.

The province which had until late last year registered some of the lowest rates in the country battled to contain the spread of the coronavirus when an influx of residents returned to the province from South Africa’s economic hubs.

The Western Cape and Eastern Cape have some of the country's highest COVID-19 infections rates and fatalities.

The health workers who have died in the Eastern Cape were among 9,249 medical personnel who were infected with COVID-19 in the province.

There has been concern from society following revelations that some community members in the Eastern Cape have resorted to digging up the graves of their family members who succumbed to the coronavirus.

The Public Service Financial Disclosure framework makes it clear that senior public servants have to disclose all their registrable interests no later than 30 April each year.

During his virtual January 8 address, President Cyril Ramaphosa committed to better management of the country’s economy and public finances.

Ramaphosa is virtually delivering the party’s January 8 Statement.

This also marks the start of the ANC calendar and should outline plans the party has for both itself and its government.