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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
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
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
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
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...
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Three suspected robbers have been killed in a shootout with the police in Gauteng.
Parts of Limpopo are grappling with severe weather conditions as relentless rainfall has caused widespread flooding, leading to the closure of schools and roads and the suspension of flights.
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The South African Weather Service has issued warnings of disruptive rain, which may lead to flooding in parts of Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and KwaZulu-Natal, where severe thunderstorms are also expected.
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Three police officers accused of torture in the Wynberg Regional Court are still employed by the South African Police Services and “performing public-facing and operational duties,” according to Police Minister Firoz Cachalia.
Mitchells Plain matric pupil Rudolph Lekay, whose story captured the hearts of South Africans last year when he woke up at 04:00 to sell sweets at a taxi and bus terminal to fund his own matric ball, has capped off the year with another milestone.
The DA says the Department of International Relations and Cooperation has to choose between those protesting in Iran and the Tehran regime.
A widely shared TikTok video claims the R370 Social Relief of Distress grant is ending due to budget constraints, quoting a statement attributed to the Minister of Social Development.
Five District Six families must vacate their Victorian cottages in Searle Street by 6 March, after acting magistrate Juan de Pontes granted an eviction order.