SA farmers brace for season of excessive rainfall
Farmers say excessive rainfall affects livestock by bringing high level of diseases.
South Africa
Limpopo rehab centre owner nabbed over murder of patient
Police say the rehab was also operating illegally.
SAWS upgrades Orange Level 5 for heavy downpours
The South African Weather Service has upgraded its Orange Level 5 warning for heavy downpours
President Ramaphosa mourns death of Dr. Franklin Sonn
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the late Dr. Franklin Sonn inspired the young lives entrusted to him.
SAWS issues warning for disruptive rains for parts of SA
SAWS has further issued a yellow level four warning for the northern parts of KwaZulu-Natal.
Destructive winds hit PMB, Transport and Human Settlements on site
This comes as the weather service has issued a level five warning for heavy winds.
Environmental Health Practitioner shortage strains spaza regulations
Many municipalities do not have the capacity to monitor food being sold at spaza shops.
Measles cases rise in W.Cape
The Western Cape Department of Health is prioritising immunisation drives.
South African broadcasting veteran Clarence Keyter dies at 80
Keyter was best known as the voice behind the live worldwide broadcast of Nelson Mandela’s release.
Former South African US ambassador, Franklin Sonn dies at 86
Franklin Sonn was appointed by Nelson Mandela as South Africa’s ambassador to the United States
R23m aid kickstarts planting season in Ngaka Modiri Molema
The R23 million farmer’s fund will benefit 50 farmers, in the North West
Lane opened following fatal Free State N8 road accident
A lane on the N8 has been opened after an accident that has killed 10 people
All systems go as JMPD finish safety drill ahead of G20 Summit
Johannesburg authorities have completed a comprehensive safety run ahead ofg the G20 Summit.
KZN Human Settlements responds to reports of wind damage
The inclement weather conditions come after a warning from the South African Weather Services.
RTMC to probe N2 Umzumbe crash
Four other occupants in the two vehicles were injured.
Level 5 weather warning for multiple provinces
The SAWS is urging residents in low-lying areas to take extra precautions.
Former WC Social Development Minister Sharna Fernandez dies
Fernandez began her community work in 2011 and later entered politics
Sindane praised for his dedication in promoting IsiNdebele language
Themba Sindane passed away a week ago and has been laid to rest in his hometown in Siyabuswa.
10 killed, 7 in critical condition in Free State crash
Motorists have been advised to use alternative routes.
News24 | Cape Winelands fires contained after week-long battle
Firefighters have successfully contained blazes in the Cape Winelands’ Montagu and Ashton areas after more than a week of intensive operations. One active line remains in De Doorns where suppression continues.
News24 | 10 people killed in multi-vehicle crash on N8 highway as wet weather grips Free State
A devastating collision between an Interstate bus and a truck on the N8 highway near Bloemfontein has claimed 10 lives, with dozens more suffering injuries, during wet weather conditions on Saturday morning.