Minister Blade Nzimande has described National Teachers' Union president Allen Thompson as a "fearless, outspoken and dedicated fighter for the rights of teachers".

The Agricultural, Food, Fishing and Retail Industry Workers' Union says, over the years, farmworkers have been killed while transported on open trucks.

The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has condemned a voicenote from one of its councillors which contains conspiracy theories about links between 5G networks and Covid-19.

The Surfpop Foundation is an initiative that seeks to empower the youth of Masiphumelele in Cape Town through surf, education, and nutrition.

Another 434 people have died of illness linked to the virus.

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A woman died and at least 13 people were injured, one seriously, when a truck transporting 37 farm workers apparently lost control during heavy rain near Worcester.

Western Cape police have launched an intensive search for a suspect wanted for double murder and attempted murder.

The Western Cape has not run out of oxygen, but Afrox is bringing in extra from other provinces, to ensure the treatment of Covid-19 patients is not compromised.

Schools have also been instructed not to host any orientation camps or sports activities.

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Pfizer and BioNTech offered to supply South Africa with their Covid-19 vaccine at a discounted $10 a dose, according to a person familiar with the talks, yet the president’s office still described the cost as prohibitive.

An ANC Johannesburg councillor accused of rape has decided to voluntarily step down from his duties with immediate effect.

A suspected Durban drug kingpin has been shot and killed, while two other unknown men were also shot, beheaded, and had their bodies set alight in broad daylight.

A security guard has been shot and killed while he was collecting cash at a supermarket in Heidedal, Bloemfontein, on Monday.

Heavy rain is expected in parts of South Africa including in KwaZulu-Natal, the Eastern Cape, and the Free State on Tuesday, according to the South African Weather Service.

The Office of the Premier in Limpopo has been ordered to pay an equivalent of 12 months' salary to an employee who was overlooked.

More than 170 traffic fines were issued New Year’s Eve, the City of Cape Town says.

About 2 015 suspects have been arrested in Limpopo for contravening Lockdown regulations and for other crimes, during the festive season.

The ANC in Johannesburg says it will send a letter of temporary suspension to an Alexandra councillor after he was released on bail on a rape charge.