South africa news

Here are some recent news stories from South Africa:

Politics

• President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a new cabinet, with several changes to the previous lineup. (Source: News24)
• The African National Congress (ANC) has announced that it will hold a national elective conference in December to elect a new leader. (Source: Times Live)
• The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have threatened to boycott the upcoming local government elections if their demands for electoral reforms are not met. (Source: IOL)

Economy

• The South African Reserve Bank has cut interest rates for the first time in three years, in an effort to boost the economy. (Source: Business Day)
• The country's unemployment rate has risen to 29.1%, with youth unemployment reaching 55.2%. (Source: Stats SA)
• The government has announced plans to increase funding for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to help stimulate economic growth. (Source: Fin24)

Crime

• A group of robbers has been arrested after a violent heist at a cash-in-transit van in Johannesburg. (Source: Times Live)
• The police have launched an investigation into the murder of a 22-year-old woman who was found dead in her home in Cape Town. (Source: IOL)
• The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has announced that it will be launching a new unit to focus on combating gang violence in the Western Cape. (Source: News24)

Health

• The government has announced plans to introduce a new vaccine to combat the spread of HIV and tuberculosis. (Source: Health-e News)
• The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) has reported a shortage of blood supplies in several provinces. (Source: Times Live)
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has praised South Africa's efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, but has warned that the country must remain vigilant. (Source: News24)

Sports

• The Springboks have won the Rugby World Cup for the third time, defeating England 32-12 in the final. (Source: Rugby World Cup)
• The Proteas have been eliminated from the ICC T20 World Cup after losing to Australia in the semi-finals. (Source: ESPN Cricinfo)
• The South African Football Association (SAFA) has announced plans to launch a new women's league, in an effort to promote women's football in the country. (Source: Times Live)

Environment

• The government has announced plans to introduce a new carbon tax to help combat climate change. (Source: Business Day)
• The Department of Environmental Affairs has launched an investigation into the dumping of toxic waste in the Western Cape. (Source: IOL)
• The City of Cape Town has announced plans to introduce a new recycling program to help reduce waste and promote sustainability. (Source: Times Live)

These are just a few of the many news stories from South Africa.