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...
Damage caused by Limpopo floods “catastrophic” – says President
President Cyril Ramaphosa has visited the Limpopo province where heavy rainfall and flooding has left at least 19 people dead and caused destruction to homes, businesses and infrastructure.
The President, together with Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni and Limpopo Premier, Dr Phophi Ramathuba, visited the...
Have your say on the anti-money laundering draft bill
The National Treasury has published the draft General Laws Amendment Bill, in terms of the Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing framework, for public comment in the Government Gazette.
“The draft Bill seeks to strengthen the country’s Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing (AML/CFT)...
Kruger National Park rainfall highlights climate change challenges
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, says the persistent heavy rain that has affected the Kruger National Park underscores the growing challenges posed by climate variability and climate change.
“Extreme rainfall and flooding events are becoming more frequent and severe, placing...
Minister urges communities to remain vigilant amid further weather warnings
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, has urged communities in Limpopo and Mpumalanga to exercise increased caution and implement all necessary safety measures as persistent heavy rainfall continues to affect various areas.