
Western Cape storms displace hundreds in Breede Valley
Affected families are accommodated in five municipal halls as helicopters assist cut-off areas.
FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2026, 07:16

Affected families are accommodated in five municipal halls as helicopters assist cut-off areas.
SCOPA satisfied with IEC readiness for 2026 Local Elections
The Standing Committee on Appropriations (SCOPA) says it is satisfied that the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is financially and operationally prepared to deliver the 2026 Local Government Elections scheduled for 4 November.
The committee met with the IEC and the Department of Home Affairs on Wednesday to assess...

Motorists face delays as stop-go traffic control is in place at Rawsonville weighbridge operations.
Western Cape storm death toll rises to 10
The Western Cape Provincial Government says emergency response and recovery operations remain at a critical stage despite improved weather conditions across the province, following recent severe storms.
Western Cape MEC for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell, said on Tuesday that the province’s...
Call to address Stats SA funding pressures
While highlighting the critical role played by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) in providing credible and independent statistics, Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, has called for concerns about the organisation’s financial pressures to be addressed.
“These challenges must be addressed to ensure that the quality and...

The state is asking the court to order that the arms deal corruption trial proceeds.

The Aeroton drug bust has come under intense scrutiny at the Madlanga Commission this week.

Questions about last Friday’s Constitutional Court ruling are not on the list.
President Ramaphosa appoints senior NPA officials
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed two Deputy National Directors of Public Prosecutions in a move aimed at strengthening the effectiveness of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in the fight against crime.In a statement issued on Thursday, the Presidency announced the appointment of Advocate Chuma Mtengwane as Deputy...

Parliament begins impeachment committee process after ConCourt ruling last Friday.

The state is expected to oppose bail in the case against Matipandile Sotheni.
SA rolls out Electronic Travel Authorisation
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says South Africa has embarked on one of the most important reforms in the tourism and immigration ecosystem — the rollout of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).
“This is not just a digital upgrade; it is a fundamental shift in how we welcome visitors, how we compete globally and how we grow our...

ACM says current whistleblower bill still leaves informants exposed and vulnerable.

Cachalia says he had no communication with the President on the Phala Phala report.

The state is asking the court to order that the arms deal corruption trial proceed without delays

The Joburg Emergency Management Services says it is intensifying its public education programmes.

Minister Pemmy Majodina says the department will review bulk water user licences.

The Gauteng Health Department says the hospital is relying on backup water systems

The case against Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni has been postponed.

No vehicles transporting hazardous goods will be allowed through Huguenot tunnel.

Minister Motsoaledi has sent his condolences to the bereaved family.