
Western Cape SPCA on high alert as Level 8 weather warning looms
The organisation is working closely with disaster management teams and will be ready to respond
SATURDAY, 09 MAY 2026, 19:50

The organisation is working closely with disaster management teams and will be ready to respond

Forecaster Tshifhiwa Mathivha says the province can expect cold weather in the coming days.

Makenete was speaking at the funeral service of the 88-year-old Dr Matjoa in Bloemfontein.

Three people die in Northern Cape as floods damaged bridges and disrupted schools.

This is due to potential exposure to the hantavirus.

SAPS has warned consumers against buying counterfeit and illicit goods.

Dr Somadoda Fikeni says South Africa’s constitution is solid, but lacks proper implementation.

The war in the Middle East has disrupted global supply chains, puttting pressure on consumers

The committee was investigating allegations of misconduct against Mokgosi

Two cold fronts are expected in parts of Western Cape this weekend.

The panel had found President Cyril Ramaphosa has a case to answer.

Residents of Chicken Farm informal settlement in Soweto say they are battling to keep warm.
Draft White Paper on Local Government out for public comment
Marking a key step in the ongoing reform of South Africa’s local government system, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA)Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa, has officially gazetted the Reviewed Draft White Paper on Local Government for public comment.The publication follows an extensive nationwide...
SA braces for intense cold front, heavy rain
The South African Weather Service has warned the public about the expected impact of an intense cold front set to affect the western parts of the country from Sunday to Tuesday.
“Following close on the heels of a prolonged period of adverse weather conditions associated with a cut-off low weather system, a strong cold front is expected...
Water users called to register user information
Water users across the country have been urged by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) to register or update their water use information in order to strengthen the management and protection of the country’s water resources.
The DWS said accurate registration allows both the department and Catchment Management Agencies (CMAs) to...

She has also urged them to play an active role in preventing burn-related incidents.
Reflecting on South Africa’s Constitution
Justice and Constitutional Development Deputy Minister Andries Nel says the 30th anniversary of South Africa’s Constitution is a historic milestone that will continue to shape the country’s democracy and collective aspirations.“The Constitution is more than a legal framework and more than just the supreme law of our country. It is the...

The court found that Parliament had used its majority to unconstitutionally block accountability.
Have your say on digital identity draft regulations
Home Affairs Minister, Dr Leon Schreiber, has gazetted draft amended regulations in terms of the Identification Act of 1997 for public comment until 6 June 2026.
The draft regulations are designed to create the required regulatory framework for the introduction of a cutting-edge Digital Identity system in South Africa.
According...

He noted that the current protests have been largely peaceful.

Reports have come in of loss of cattle and crops in the areas.