Eastern Cape residents urged to be vigilant amid inclement weather
A level eight warning of destructive rain has been issued for Wednesday.
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Kouga Municipality’s disaster management teams remain on high alert
The alert predicts widespread rainfall, with a high risk of flooding expected.
Visitors to Garden Route National Park urged to remain vigilant
Rainfall totals of between 100 and 200 mm are expected.
SAWS issues Level 2 warning for parts of Free State
Temperatures are expected to improve slightly towards the weekend.
Ekurhuleni residents urged to cautious amid flood warnings
The warning is amid the city experiencing rainfall with possibilities of flooding.
Some Western Cape schools to close due to storm surge
Municipalities in Garden Route and Little Karoo regions brace themselves for a Level 8storm surge.
Foot and Mouth Disease restrictions in KZN lifted: Steenhuisen
Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen was briefing the media in Parliament about FMD.
Nehawu slams Manamela’s decision to place NSFAS under administration
Nehawu slams Manamela’s decision to place NSFAS under administration without consulting the union.
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FMD restrictions lifted in KZN as vaccine rollout accelerates
FMD restrictions lifted in KZN as vaccine rollout accelerates
Government has formally lifted FMD restrictions within the KwaZulu-Natal Disease Management Area (DMA), signalling a shift in strategy as vaccination efforts intensify nationwide.
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NCC leader Fadiel Adams arrested
Adams has been arrested after allegedly delaying to hand himself over to the police.
Government gazettes voluntary FMD vaccination scheme
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Government has officially published a Routine Vaccination Scheme for Foot and Mouth Disease (RVS-FMD), providing farmers with a fast-track mechanism to protect livestock while the national rollout continues.
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SA, Japan move to deepen trade and investment ties amid shifting global landscape
SA, Japan move to deepen trade and investment ties amid shifting global landscape
South Africa is seeking to expand trade and investment cooperation with Japan, with a strong focus on diversifying exports and unlocking new areas of collaboration, including energy and defence industries.
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola made the remarks during bilateral...
WHO Africa on Hantavirus: ‘Risk remains low but vigilance is high’
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Regional Director of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in Africa, Professor Mohamed Janabi, says although the “risk remains low at this time” for Africa regarding the current Hantavirus case flagged in South Africa, vigilance remains high.
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SA to send animal health experts to Brazil after FMD strategy talks
SA to send animal health experts to Brazil after FMD strategy talks
A team of South African animal health experts will later this month travel to Brazil for an intensive knowledge exchange on Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), traceability and surveillance methods.
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Mashatile positions heritage as economic driver at African World Heritage Day
Mashatile positions heritage as economic driver at African World Heritage Day
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called for Africa’s cultural and natural heritage to be repositioned as a key driver of economic development, urging greater investment and stronger partnerships to unlock its full potential.
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Government spends R800m a year on suspended officials: PSC
Government spends approximately R800-million annually on suspended public servants.
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McKenzie unveils winners of Mzansi to the World Cup fan competition
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Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has announced the winners of the Mzansi to the World Cup Lucky Fans Competition, describing the initiative as a celebration of football’s ability to unite and uplift South Africans.
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