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Basic Education Minister saddened by fatal scholar transport accident

Monday at 15:18 PM, via SAnews

Basic Education Minister saddened by fatal scholar transport accident

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has expressed deep sadness following a tragic motor vehicle accident that occurred on Monday morning, involving a vehicle transporting learners to school, in which several learners lost their lives.

The Minister extended her heartfelt condolences to the families, friends,...

President Ramaphosa visits flood-stricken areas in Mpumalanga

Monday at 14:01 PM, via SAnews

President Ramaphosa visits flood-stricken areas in Mpumalanga

President Cyril Ramaphosa is this afternoon visiting Nkomazi Local Municipality in Mpumalanga to assess the extent of the  damage caused by the floods and the response of government. 

The President will commence the visit in Mjejana, Nkomazi Local Municipality, after 14h00 this afternoon. 

The National Disaster Management...

MEC Chiloane devastated after scholar transport incident claims 13

Monday at 13:19 PM, via SAnews

MEC Chiloane devastated after scholar transport incident claims 13

Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has expressed his deep devastation, following a tragic scholar transport accident in Vanderbijlpark on Monday morning, which claimed the lives of 13 learners. 

Preliminary reports indicate that the incident occurred at approximately 7am when a private scholar transport vehicle...

President mourns deaths in Cape flats violence and scholar transport crash

Monday at 13:08 PM, via SAnews

President mourns deaths in Cape flats violence and scholar transport crash

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the loss of life resulting from violent incidents on the Cape Flats over the weekend and in a tragic collision involving a scholar transport vehicle, near Vanderbijlpark, on Monday morning. 

At least 26 people were killed in incidents of violence on...

Government intervenes over sewer crisis in JB Marks Municipality

Monday at 12:51 PM, via SAnews

Government intervenes over sewer crisis in JB Marks Municipality

Poorly functioning wastewater treatment plants and ongoing sewerage spillages continue to contribute significantly to water pollution in JB Marks Local Municipality in North West, prompting intervention by the national Department of Water and Sanitation. 

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo on Friday,...

Inmates in matric record 94.4% 2025 pass rate

Monday at 10:37 AM, via SAnews

Inmates in matric record 94.4% 2025 pass rate

The Department of Correctional Services has recorded a 94.4% pass rate for the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams.

This was revealed by Minister Pieter Groenewald, who released the results at the Goodwood Correctional Facility, in the Western Cape, on Monday.

Some 180 learners from 18 correctional services schools sat for the...

SANDF deploys rescue team to assist in flood-stricken areas

Monday at 10:30 AM, via SAnews

SANDF deploys rescue team to assist in flood-stricken areas

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has announced that it continues to support various flood-stricken communities by conducting rescue operations to evacuate people stranded in the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces. 

These areas have been severely affected by flooding and rising water levels due to heavy rains...

Media urged to submit entries for SADC media awards

Monday at 10:16 AM, via SAnews

Media urged to submit entries for SADC media awards

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has called on South African journalists and media to submit their entries for the 2026 Southern African Development Community (SADC) Media Awards competition. 

The SADC Media Awards competition is open to journalists from the SADC member states in four categories: Photo...

SAWS warns of disruptive rainfall in Limpopo

Monday at 10:10 AM, via SAnews

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

Monday at 10:10 AM, via SAnews

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...

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