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Electricity tariff framework to revive ferrochrome sector
Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has announced a comprehensive electricity tariff framework aimed at stabilising and revitalising South Africa’s ferrochrome industry.Addressing the media on efforts to develop sustainable solutions for the ferrochrome industry, the Minister outlined the government’s...
Sivuyile Noyila relived the desperate moments when a raging fire tore through his home in Shakashead, Stanger, trapping his loved ones inside and claiming five young lives.
Expert Nadia Bernon says rising cases of GBVF have led govt to declare GBVF as national disaster.
President Ramaphosa calls for dialogue in the Middle East
President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Government of the Republic of South Africa have expressed deep concern over the escalating tensions in the Middle East, warning that the developments pose a serious threat to regional and international peace and security.In a statement issued on Saturday, the Presidency said the situation...
Condolences following shack fire that claimed five lives
KwaZulu-Natal Transport and Human Settlements MEC Siboniso Duma has conveyed his condolences following the deaths of four children and a young adult in a shack fire in Shakashead, Stanger.“We wish to express our deepest condolences to the surviving family members. I am currently liaising with the Mayor of KwaDukuza Local...
Majodina launches Water Month with KZN oversight visits
As part of commemorating National Water Month, Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina is set to commission the completed Maphumulo Bulk Water Supply Scheme in the iLembe District Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal.Sunday’s commissioning of the completed bulk water supply scheme has been funded by the Department of Water and...
Minister launches mass FMD vaccination campaign
Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has launched a nationwide mass vaccination campaign against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), following the rapid arrival and distribution of vaccine consignments aimed at curbing outbreaks across the country.Steenhuisen visited Colbourne Dairy Farm near Mooi River in KwaZulu-Natal on Friday, as...
The children’s mother is in hospital in a critical condition after attempting to save them.
R216 million to fix KZN potholes
A total of R216 million has been allocated to address KwaZulu-Natal’s potholes, starting with a backlog of 3.12 million square metres across the provincial road network.KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli made the announcement in his State of the Province Address on Friday, where he outlined an intensified road maintenance drive aimed at...
KZN works to strengthen healthcare and education
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to strengthening healthcare and education, describing the two sectors as foundational to economic growth and social development.Delivering the State of the Province Address (SOPA) in Pietermaritzburg on Friday, Ntuli said improving education...
The investigation is to determine the cause of fire that took the lives of 5 children on Saturday.
Five died in Ballito, Durban and another three, in Umdoni in fire incidents, in KwaZulu-Natal,
The Presidency says the escalation poses a serious threat to international peace and security.
Latakgomo is remembered for his courageous reporting during one of South Africa’s darkest chapters.
It’s reported that one child survived the shack fire ordeal, in Ballito.
Police are on the look-out as out-of-contract security guards in Limpopo demand to be rehired.
Mashatile was addressing delegates at the 2nd Frank Dialogue on B-BBEE in Durban
FEDSAS says the decision to slash funding for private schools was implemented unilaterally
Reports indicate that the fire happened in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Reports indicate that the fire happened in the early hours of this morning.
This after certain chemicals were found in some sanitary pads and panty liners following the study.