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Deputy Minister Singh visits fire-stricken areas in the Western Cape

Today at 12:44 PM, via SAnews

Deputy Minister Singh visits fire-stricken areas in the Western Cape

The Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Narend Singh, has visited fire-affected areas in the Wemmershoek region, near Franschhoek, to assess the situation firsthand and engage team members on the ground.

This comes after a wildfire that originated in the Langrug area on 7 January 2026 burned...

Critical water levels at Limpopo dams trigger urgent safety warning

Today at 11:33 AM, via SAnews

Critical water levels at Limpopo dams trigger urgent safety warning

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has issued an urgent public notice about critically high water levels at several dams across Limpopo. 

According to the department, ongoing rainfall and strong inflows have caused 14 out of 19 monitored dams to exceed 100% capacity, with several of these structures...

Matrics urged to register for second chance programme by 16 February

Today at 10:49 AM, via SAnews

Matrics urged to register for second chance programme by 16 February

The MEC for Education in KwaZulu-Natal, Sipho Hlomuka, has encouraged learners who did not meet the requirements for the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations to take advantage of the department’s Second Chance Programme.

Hlomuka said the programme offers learners a valuable opportunity to rewrite...

Vaal Dam storage levels remain strong despite slight decrease

Today at 10:23 AM, via SAnews

Vaal Dam storage levels remain strong despite slight decrease

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has revealed that the Vaal Dam, one of South Africa’s most critical reservoirs, continues to perform strongly with storage levels remaining above capacity this week. 

According to the department, the latest assessment indicates that the Vaal Dam has recorded a slight decrease,...

Government welcomes R170 million fishmeal plant investment

Today at 10:17 AM, via SAnews

Government welcomes R170 million fishmeal plant investment

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has welcomed the more than R170 million investment by the African Pioneer Group for the Sandy Point Harbour fishmeal plant, located at St Helena Bay, in the Western Cape.

The plant produces a range of fish products for local and export markets.

“This...

Closing date for submissions on White Paper on Citizenship extended

Today at 10:06 AM, via SAnews

Closing date for submissions on White Paper on Citizenship extended

The closing date for the submission of public comments on the Draft Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection has been extended from 31 January 2026 to 15 February 2026.

“On 12 December 2025, the Department invited members of the public to submit comments on the Draft Revised White...

SANDF deploys helicopters for flood rescue in Limpopo

Today at 10:05 AM, via SAnews

SANDF deploys helicopters for flood rescue in Limpopo

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has deployed two helicopters to evacuate people stranded in Limpopo, due to the severe flooding and rising water levels in the province.

This as President Cyril Ramaphosa visited the province where heavy rainfall and flooding has left at least 19 people dead and caused destruction...

LIVE | TRC Inquiry

Today at 10:02 AM, via SABC News

The TRC Inquiry is probing alleged efforts to stop the investigation or prosecution of TRC cases.

Damage caused by Limpopo floods “catastrophic” – says President

Today at 09:56 AM, via SAnews

Damage caused by Limpopo floods “catastrophic” – says President

President Cyril Ramaphosa has visited the Limpopo province where heavy rainfall and flooding has left at least 19 people dead and caused destruction to homes, businesses and infrastructure.

The President, together with Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni and Limpopo Premier, Dr Phophi Ramathuba, visited the...

Have your say on the anti-money laundering draft bill

Today at 09:50 AM, via SAnews

Have your say on the anti-money laundering draft bill

The National Treasury has published the draft General Laws Amendment Bill, in terms of the Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing framework, for public comment in the Government Gazette. 

“The draft Bill seeks to strengthen the country’s Anti-Money Laundering and Combating  Terrorism Financing (AML/CFT)...

Kruger National Park rainfall highlights climate change challenges

Today at 09:27 AM, via SAnews

Kruger National Park rainfall highlights climate change challenges

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, says the persistent heavy rain that has affected the Kruger National Park underscores the growing challenges posed by climate variability and climate change.

“Extreme rainfall and flooding events are becoming more frequent and severe, placing...

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