South African Tribune

The High Court in the Western Cape has granted the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) an extension for the lawful relocation of residents illegally occupying the agency’s property along the Langa railway lines.In a statement on Friday, the agency said the extension has been granted from 26 November…

South Africa confirmed on Thursday that it has detected the new Coronavirus variant B.1.1.529 in the country.The variant was discovered through collaborative efforts with private laboratories and the Network for Genomic Surveillance in South Africa (NGS-SA) members. NGS-SA is a network of laboratories, scientists and academic institutions that have been…

Human Settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has appealed to all incoming councilors to remember their oath of office and honour the principles of Batho Pele, regardless of the political parties they represent.“Local government is critical to the delivery of human settlements and it is worrying that I have already received reports…

Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has expressed disappointment at the government of the United Kingdom’s (UK) decision to place South Africa on its red list travel ban, following the discovery of a new COVID-19 variant.“While this is most disappointing, South Africa will continue working with policymakers in the UK, Japan, Israel…

With the mining sector experiencing fatalities and injuries that can be prevented, Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe has called on the sector to prioritise the safety of workers.“The provisional number of reported fatalities and injuries for 2021 stands at 58 and 1 810, respectively. All employers should…

Government says it has noted the announcement by the United Kingdom (UK) to temporarily ban all flights from the Southern parts of Africa, including South Africa, from entering the UK due to the detection of a new Coronavirus variant, B.1.1.529.South Africa confirmed on Thursday that it has detected the new…

With about 70 councils hung in several municipalities after the recent municipal elections, which led to majority and minority parties to hold coalition negotiations to constitute councils, President Cyril Ramaphosa says a new unit will be established in the Presidency to help local government fulfil its service delivery obligations.He said…