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Unfortunately, the country's unemployment rate rose in the fourth quarter of 2020 by 1.7%, according to the data from Statistics SA.

Let's get this vaccine rolling! The second batch of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is due to arrive this weekend.

A few analysts feel that Tito Mboweni, Finance Minister, has no choice but to begin deep cuts to social spending to rein in South Africa's spiralling debt. Tax hikes may even be on the cards.

Home Affairs published a draft of its new official identity management policy, which is open for public comment until 28 February. The department aims to introduce a National Identity System which guards against identity theft and digitises identity management.

While speaking at the ANC's Umrabulo Rounatable held virtually, Former President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma accused Parliament of failing to promote social cohesion and nation-building within the country. He says the behaviour of MPs within in Parliament is destructive.

South Africa is set to experience a rise in Eskom tariffs after protracted legal wrangling between Eskom and the regulator.

Yesterday the first batch of Johnson & Johnson vaccinations were distributed to healthcare workers as well as the President and Health Minister.

After a few false starts South Africa's Covid-19 vaccine programme has begun with President Cyril Ramaphosa leading the way. He said he was happy to show his confidence in the vaccine as the first frontline health workers were vaccinated in Cape Town.

The new vaccine from Johnson & Johnson which is able to fight the variant has arrived in South Africa and the country will soon be starting the vaccine rollout.

Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has said that the commission will be applying to the Constitutional Court for an order of contempt of court against Jacob Zuma and they will be pushing for a his imprisonment should he be found guilty. This comes after Zuma failed to show up at the State Capture commission of inquiry on Monday 15 February 2021.