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SAWS warns of disruptive rainfall in Limpopo
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of disruptive rainfall that could cause flooding in Limpopo.
“A medium likelihood of significant impacts are expected over the Lowveld of Limpopo, as well as the eastern parts of the Limpopo Valley, due to persistent overnight rainfall with 30 to 60mm more expected during the course of...
Emergency housing team dispatched to flood hit Limpopo, Mpumalanga
Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has dispatched the Emergency Housing Unit of the National Department of Human Settlements to disaster-affected areas in Limpopo and Mpumalanga, following recent heavy rainfall.
In a statement, the department said the national team, working together with provincial...
Kruger National Park applies quota system for visitors
The Kruger National Park (KNP) has implemented a gate quota system with immediate effect in the interest of visitor safety and effective traffic management, after heavy rains.
Last week’s persistent heavy rainfall across Limpopo and Mpumalanga caused river levels to rise significantly, with overflows reported in the Crocodile,...
Eskom brings services to the people
Eskom is rolling out a new customer service model featuring scheduled mobile customer hubs and pop-up service points across communities in a bid to expand access to customer support and bring services closer to where customers live and work.
According to the power utility, customers will be able to get services from “Hub-on-Wheels” units,...
Dept of Higher Education emphasises that a Bachelor’s pass doesn’t guarantee a university spot
Premier Ramathuba welcomes national disaster classification
Limpopo Premier, Dr Phophi Ramathuba, has welcomed the classification of the recent floods that affected Limpopo and several other provinces as a national disaster, saying the move will unlock much-needed support to assist with recovery and rebuilding efforts.
The classification was issued by the National Disaster...
Government declares national disaster over flooding, severe weather
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, has welcomed the declaration of a National Disaster under Section 23 of the Disaster Management Act of 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002) due to severe weather conditions and widespread flooding affecting various parts of the...
Limpopo urges road users to exercise caution following flooding in Mopani and Vhembe
The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety has urged motorists, pedestrians and all road users to exercise extreme caution when travelling, particularly near low-lying bridges and flooded roads, following flooding incidents reported in parts of the Mopani and Vhembe Districts.
In a...
President hails Class of 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated the Matric Class of 2025 for achieving the highest National Senior Certificate pass rate in South Africa’s history, describing the results as a source of inspiration and encouragement for learners across the country.
More than 650 000 learners passed matric in 2025, resulting in an overall pass rate of...
This comes after a bakkie with three people was swept away trying to cross a submerged bridge.
The Mpumalanga government has welcomed the declaration of a national disaster due to the floods.
This is in connection with the Ngobozana mass murder of 18 unarmed people in the E Cape.
The High Court in Pretoria is expected to hear the officer’s testimony in Meyiwa trial on Monday
The flood-related death toll in Mpumalanga and Limpopo currently stands at 37.
SANParks Spokesperson JP Louw says the northern part of the park will remain closed.
SALGA has urged municipalities to play their part by activating the joint operating committees.
MTN South Africa, through the MTN SA Foundation, has renewed its support for education by donating digital learning devices to selected schools nationwide as part of the Department of Basic Education’s Back-to-School Campaign. The initiative, launched at the start of the 2026 academic year, is aimed at improving access to digital learning tools, particularly for […]
OpenAI will begin testing limited advertising in ChatGPT for users in the United States, expanding its revenue strategy while keeping access free for some customers. In a blog post published Friday, OpenAI said ads will roll out to its free tier and its Go tier. Go accounts, priced at $8 a month, were introduced globally […]
Elon Musk is seeking between $79 billion and $134 billion in damages from OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging the artificial intelligence company defrauded him by abandoning its nonprofit mission, Bloomberg reported. The damages estimate comes from expert witness C. Paul Wazzan, a financial economist who specializes in valuation and damages calculations in commercial litigation. Wazzan determined […]
The African Union High-Level Panel on Emerging Technologies said the adoption of robotics in agriculture could strengthen modern farming practices and improve food security across the continent. The panel said robotics-based mechanization holds strong potential for Africa’s farming sector, particularly in harvesting, which it described as a critical part of the economy and the region’s […]
The commission started its probe into scholar transport last year.