SUNDAY, 18 JANUARY 2026, 00:33
Civil society organisations have urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to act against what they call an “unconstitutional ministerial overreach” in the Venice Biennale dispute.
EMS and rescue team in Limpopo have been called to evacuate a family of six whose house is flooded.
Some motorists are removing warning signs and attempting to cross dangerous, submerged bridges.
Dumisani Khumalo is testifying at Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee investigating criminality in the
Attorney Mabunda seeks case reopening after CCTV shared by media shows Majola absent from footage.
Khumalo highlighted the difficulties in investigating the case.
SAWS issues warning of disruptive rain in Mpumalanga
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says the Red Level 10 warning for Friday’s disruptive rain remains in place for the Lowveld in Mpumalanga, especially over Nkomazi, Bushbuckridge, and the City of Mbombela.
“On-and-off showers and periods of rain are still expected today. The persistent rainfall over the Lowveld and...
Vusumuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala claimed that information was deleted from his cellphone.
4 Mpumalanga municipalities – Chief Albert Luthuli, Mbombela, Nkomazi & Mkhondo – urgently need aid.
Deputy Minister Singh visits fire-stricken areas in the Western Cape
The Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Narend Singh, has visited fire-affected areas in the Wemmershoek region, near Franschhoek, to assess the situation firsthand and engage team members on the ground.
This comes after a wildfire that originated in the Langrug area on 7 January 2026 burned...
The site was shutdown last December after the community raised safety concerns.
Limpopo is experiencing floods as a result of heavy rains.
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...
Victor Majola is accused of killing Warrick DJ Warras Stock.
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...
36 homes have been damaged in Mbalula village floods says government.
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...
SANDF deploys helicopters for flood rescue in Limpopo
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has deployed two helicopters to evacuate people stranded in Limpopo, due to the severe flooding and rising water levels in the province.
This as President Cyril Ramaphosa visited the province where heavy rainfall and flooding has left at least 19 people dead and caused destruction...
The TRC Inquiry is probing alleged efforts to stop the investigation or prosecution of TRC cases.