TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026, 00:53
SAWS issues warnings for adverse weather
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued an Orange Level 8 weather warning for disruptive rainfall in the Western Cape.The adverse weather, according to the weather service, is expected to lead to the flooding of roads, bridges and formal and informal settlements, mudslides and danger to life due to fast flowing rivers.
These...
Deputy President to address anniversary of Kumkani Hintsa kaKhawuta
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will deliver a keynote address at the Inaugural King Hintsa Annual Salutation and 191st Anniversary Commemoration of Kumkani Hintsa kaKhawuta.“The memory of His Majesty King Hintsa, Aah Zanzolo!, will now be commemorated on an annual basis, in a comprehensive programme of...
Sixteen suspects nabbed in police operations
Sixteen people have been arrested, and counterfeit goods worth more than R17 million were seized in recent police operations.Spearheaded by the National and Provincial Counterfeit and Illicit Goods Units, multidisciplinary teams carried out 33 takedown operations across the Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, and the Western...
Concern over escalating mental health crisis
The Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has expressed deep concern over the escalating mental health crisis affecting men and boys across South Africa.In a statement on Sunday, the Minister called for urgent societal, institutional, and community-based interventions to tackle what...
NPA welcomes two life sentences imposed on school general worker
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has welcomed the two life sentences handed down by the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court to Muthi Lazarus Ratlhogo, a general worker at a primary school in Mamelodi West in Pretoria.This is after Ratlhogo was convicted of two counts of rape of a seven-year-old learner. The court...
The partnership seeks to improve SA’s defence against climate-related disasters.
Mantashe has encouraged residents to report illegal mining operations
The study is in partnership with the Agricultural Research Council.
Nel says ruling shows that the constitution is a strong and robust legal document.
The EFF and the ATM had brought the matter to the Constitutional Court.
The organisation is working closely with disaster management teams and will be ready to respond
Forecaster Tshifhiwa Mathivha says the province can expect cold weather in the coming days.
Makenete was speaking at the funeral service of the 88-year-old Dr Matjoa in Bloemfontein.
Three people die in Northern Cape as floods damaged bridges and disrupted schools.
This is due to potential exposure to the hantavirus.
SAPS has warned consumers against buying counterfeit and illicit goods.
Dr Somadoda Fikeni says South Africa’s constitution is solid, but lacks proper implementation.
The war in the Middle East has disrupted global supply chains, puttting pressure on consumers
The committee was investigating allegations of misconduct against Mokgosi
Two cold fronts are expected in parts of Western Cape this weekend.
The panel had found President Cyril Ramaphosa has a case to answer.