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eThekwini champions inclusive disaster resilience

Tuesday at 11:53 AM, via SAnews

eThekwini champions inclusive disaster resilience

The eThekwini Municipality has reaffirmed its commitment to building a disaster-resilient and inclusive city as stakeholders gather in Durban for the three-day Inclusivity for All on Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Summit.

The summit, currently underway at Moses Mabhida Stadium, has brought together key stakeholders from...

Public information sessions on PIE Amendment Bill move to KZN

Tuesday at 10:40 AM, via SAnews

Public information sessions on PIE Amendment Bill move to KZN

The Department of Human Settlements will from Wednesday, 13 May 2026, begin public information sessions in KwaZulu-Natal on the proposed Prevention of Illegal Eviction and Unlawful Occupation of Land (PIE) Amendment Bill.The sessions follow the recent release of the draft legislation for public comment by Human...

DFFE pilots tree-planting initiative to curb wastewater plant odours

Tuesday at 10:23 AM, via SAnews

DFFE pilots tree-planting initiative to curb wastewater plant odours

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is piloting an initiative to plant trees around wastewater treatment plants across the country to help mitigate odours generated by treatment processes and protect surrounding communities and the environment.

“The Wastewater treatment plants are...

Western Cape schools closed today amid severe weather conditions

Tuesday at 10:13 AM, via SAnews

Western Cape schools closed today amid severe weather conditions

The Western Cape Education Department says that all schools in the province will be closed on Tuesday due to severe weather conditions affecting parts of the province.

The decision was taken following consultations between the Provincial Disaster Management Centre and the South African Weather Service (SAWS), with...

NSFAS releases private accommodation payments

Tuesday at 10:03 AM, via SAnews

NSFAS releases private accommodation payments

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has confirmed that payments for private student accommodation at universities were released on Thursday, 7 May 2026.

In a statement issued on Monday, NSFAS said accommodation providers banking with First National Bank (FNB) receive funds immediately upon release, while those using other...

President Ramaphosa assures nation on disaster relief efforts

Tuesday at 09:29 AM, via SAnews

President Ramaphosa assures nation on disaster relief efforts

President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured South Africans that government is working closely with communities to address the impact of severe weather conditions that have claimed at least 10 lives across several provinces.

The President expressed deep sadness at the loss of life linked to heavy rainfall, flooding,...

Durban abuzz as Africa Travel Indaba kicks off

Tuesday at 09:14 AM, via SAnews

Durban abuzz as Africa Travel Indaba kicks off

Durban is abuzz with activity as it plays host to Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026 which President Cyril Ramaphosa will officially open this morning.The Indaba kicked off at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Convention Centre in KwaZulu-Natal on Monday, with BONDay (Business Opportunity Networking Day) – which was officially opened by the Tourism...

I remain here; I will not resign – President Ramaphosa

Monday at 20:52 PM, via SAnews

I remain here; I will not resign – President Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa says he will not resign following last week’s Constitutional Court judgment on the Section 89 impeachment process linked to the 2020 theft at his Phala Phala farm.

Addressing the nation at the Union Buildings in Tshwane on Monday evening, the President said nothing in the Constitutional Court ruling...

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