South africa news today

Here are some of the top news stories from South Africa today:

Politics

• President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a new cabinet, with several changes to the previous lineup. The new cabinet includes a new Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, and a new Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan. (Source: News24)
• The African National Congress (ANC) has announced that it will be holding a national executive committee (NEC) meeting to discuss the party's future and the leadership of President Ramaphosa. (Source: TimesLive)

Economy

• The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has kept interest rates unchanged, citing concerns about the impact of high inflation on the economy. (Source: Business Day)
• The country's unemployment rate has risen to 32.5%, with the youth unemployment rate reaching 55.2%. (Source: Stats SA)

Crime

• A group of robbers has been arrested in Johannesburg after a high-speed chase through the city. The robbers were allegedly involved in a string of armed robberies. (Source: IOL)
• A police officer has been shot and killed in a shootout with robbers in Cape Town. (Source: News24)

Health

• The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has reported a surge in COVID-19 cases in the country, with over 10,000 new cases reported in the past 24 hours. (Source: Health-e News)
• The Department of Health has announced that it will be rolling out a new COVID-19 vaccine to healthcare workers and vulnerable populations. (Source: TimesLive)

Sports

• The Springboks have won the Rugby Championship, defeating Argentina 32-19 in the final match of the tournament. (Source: Sport24)
• The Proteas have lost the first Test match against Pakistan, with the visitors winning by 7 wickets. (Source: ESPN Cricinfo)

Other News

• A severe storm has hit the Western Cape, causing widespread damage and power outages. (Source: News24)
• The City of Cape Town has announced that it will be increasing the price of water and electricity tariffs. (Source: TimesLive)

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