
Several schools remain closed after storms: W Cape Education
89 000 children at 125 schools were affected by the school closures on Wednesday and Thursday.
THURSDAY, 07 MAY 2026, 21:38

89 000 children at 125 schools were affected by the school closures on Wednesday and Thursday.

Traffic officials, police and emergency services are on the scene

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy says her department is monitoring the Hantavirus outbreak.

The weather warning has since been extended to the other parts of the province.

The mayor also pledged to tackle corruption, improve governance and accelerate housing projects.

A new witness is expected to take the stand in the Senzo Meyiwa trial on Monday.

The affected section is expected to remain closed for some time.

The doctor faces four counts of sexual assault involving victims aged between 29 and 35.

Residents of Thornhill informal settlement have also been evacuated to community halls.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has visited the Ditsobotla Local Mucipality.

The first cold front is expected to make landfall on Sunday.

Gauteng Police Commissioner, Tommy Mthombeni says the team is from police detective, intelligence.

Matlala and his c0-accused ace 25 charges in connection with the three botched hits.

Crime intelligence are closely monitoring protests linked to illegal immigration.
Government addresses Ditsobotla service delivery challenges
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has assured residents of Ditsobotla Local Municipality (DLM) that government interventions currently underway are aimed at addressing challenges related to inadequate water and sanitation services, unreliable electricity supply, and poor road infrastructure. The Deputy President made the...

The department has paid R700-million to contractors as pressure mounted over delayed invoices.

N3TC is urging motorists to drive with caution on the toll route between KZN and Free State.

Illegally erected shacks were demolished and police confiscated illegal mining equipment.

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