The South African Weather Service has warned of widespread showers and thundershowers in most regions, including KwaZulu-Natal and along the Wild Coast in the Eastern Cape.

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The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, also known as the Hawks, has confirmed that expelled PAC president Luthando Mbinda was convicted on Monday after he was found guilty on a charge of fraud to the value of R995 670.20.

KwaZulu-Natal ANC coordinator Mike Mabuyakhulu has moved to assure the business sector that the party remains committed to the government of provincial unity (GPU) despite the uncertainty playing out at national level.

More than 1.3 million visitors are expected to descend on the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality during the Easter holiday period, bringing with them a projected R2.5 billion in direct spending.

Government marks Indigenous Tree Day 

Government and its partners planted indigenous trees at various sites across the country on Tuesday to commemorate Indigenous Tree Day.

Tree planting activities took place at all 11 National Botanical Gardens, two National Zoological Gardens, three Municipality Botanical Gardens and one Zoological Garden. 

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries...

Majodina commits to accelerate bulk water infrastructure implementation

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has reaffirmed government’s commitment to fast-track the rollout of bulk water infrastructure projects across the country.

Majodina made the commitment during the official handover of the Kirkwood Bulk Water Project to the Sundays River Valley Local Municipality, on...