Bbc news south africa

Here are the latest news stories from BBC News about South Africa:

Top Stories

• South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a new cabinet, with several key changes, including the appointment of a new finance minister. (BBC News)
• The South African government has launched an investigation into the death of a 21-year-old woman who was allegedly killed by a police officer in a township in Johannesburg. (BBC News)
• The African National Congress (ANC) has won the most seats in South Africa's local elections, but the party's share of the vote has declined. (BBC News)

Politics

• South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a new cabinet, with several key changes, including the appointment of a new finance minister. (BBC News)
• The ANC has won the most seats in South Africa's local elections, but the party's share of the vote has declined. (BBC News)
• The Democratic Alliance (DA) has won the most seats in the Western Cape province, while the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have made gains in the Eastern Cape. (BBC News)

Economy

• South Africa's economy has contracted by 0.7% in the first quarter of the year, according to official figures. (BBC News)
• The country's central bank has cut interest rates to stimulate economic growth. (BBC News)
• The South African government has announced plans to increase spending on infrastructure and social services to boost the economy. (BBC News)

Health

• South Africa has reported a surge in cases of COVID-19, with over 10,000 new cases reported in the past 24 hours. (BBC News)
• The country's health minister has announced plans to increase the production of COVID-19 vaccines. (BBC News)
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has praised South Africa's efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. (BBC News)

Sports

• South Africa's cricket team has won the first Test match against the West Indies. (BBC Sport)
• The country's rugby team has lost to New Zealand in a Test match. (BBC Sport)
• The South African Football Association (SAFA) has announced plans to increase investment in the country's football infrastructure. (BBC Sport)

Weather

• South Africa is experiencing a heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach over 40°C in some areas. (BBC Weather)
• The country is also experiencing severe thunderstorms, with warnings of flash flooding in some areas. (BBC Weather)
• The South African Weather Service has issued a warning of a cold front, which is expected to bring rain and strong winds to the country. (BBC Weather)