Emfuleni Municipality to implement planned shutdown of water in certain areas on Friday
The municipality says the aim of the shutdown is to improve plant reliability.
South Africa
Mantashe faces backlash for saying minerals don’t belong to traditional leaders
Ramaphosa asked to reprimand Mantashe for his utterances on minerals.
SA authorities working to reunite Zimbabwean minors with families
The minors were intercepted along the Beitbridge border area earlier this week.
Ramaphosa devastated by damages caused by floods in Limpopo
The President says he is saddened by the death of a five-year-old child.
SANTACO welcomes suspension of taxi operators who assaulted motorist
SANTACO welcomes the suspension of taxi operators who assaulted a motorist in Vanderbijlpark
Gauteng online school application system is effective: Department
Department of Education in Gauteng says its online application system is effective.
GALLERY | Limpopo and Mozambique floods
Heavy rains continue in Limpopo with residents urged not to cross low lying bridges
Fire at Germiston rubber recycling company contained
Due to runoff of diesel, the fire spread via storm water drains.
Seven lives lost in Limpopo due to flood-related incidents since Nov 2025: MEC
Mbaula and Nkomo villages outside Giyani are some of the hardest hit areas.
Court dismisses use of video footage in DJ Warras murder accused bail application
Court has dismissed the application to use video footage in the bail matter for murder of Stock.
President Ramaphosa set to visit flood-stricken Limpopo
The Presidency will endeavour to gather footage and distribute to the media.
DA to escalate City of Tshwane’s electricity crisis to Nersa
Brink says the DA is launching a city-wide petition and preparing legal action.
SANParks suspends day visitors due to heavy rain
SANParks suspends day visitors due to heavy rain
The South African National Parks (SANParks) has taken a precautionary decision not to allow day visitors into the Kruger National Park due to persistent and heavy rainfall affecting the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces.
Earlier this week, the park was faced with a challenging situation in which several day visitors were unable to...
President Ramaphosa to visit flood hit Limpopo
President Ramaphosa to visit flood hit Limpopo
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to visit Limpopo this afternoon to assess the damage to the flood-stricken area.
The President will also assess government’s response to the province where recent heavy rainfall and flooding has claimed the lives of at least 19 people.
“The President’s thoughts are with families who have lost...
NW Agriculture denies reports of recruiting youth from other provinces into learnership pgm
The department says there is a recording of this effect on social media.
SA concerned by developments in Iran
SA concerned by developments in Iran
The Presidency says the South African government is following the developments in Iran with concern.
The reports of unrest and the subsequent loss of life are concerning, said the Presidency in a statement, and South Africa urges all parties to exercise maximum restraint.
“South Africa firmly believes that the right to peaceful protest, freedom...
Xulu’s decision to step down as CRL Rights Commission chair welcomed
Xulu says the committee was meant to explore self-regulation within the church.
Red Level 10 storm warning issued for Limpopo, Mpumalanga
The weather service says the risk of widespread flooding remains critically high.
Khumalo uncovered fraud and corruption, Ad Hoc Committee hears
Khumalo testifies at Ad Hoc Committee probing criminality, political interference and corruption.
LP, MP floods prompt Kruger National Park temporary closure
The Kruger National Parks’ decision to restrict day visitor access is a preventative safety measure
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