FRIDAY, 08 MAY 2026, 12:29
Western Cape activates disaster preparedness measures ahead of severe weather
The Western Cape Provincial Disaster Management Centre (PDMC), in coordination with municipalities and emergency services, has activated monitoring and preparedness measures across affected districts, as the province braces for severe weather conditions.
Members of the Provincial Legislature convened on...
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Residents have protested against the sale of unsafe and expired goods at local spaza shops.
Deputy President to take stock of developments in the North West
Deputy President Paul Mashatiile will conduct an oversight visit to the Ditsobotla Local Municipality (DLM) in the North West on Thursday as part of government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the capacity of municipalities to effectively deliver basic services to communities.“The visit follows concerns raised by...
He says 541 kg of cocaine was stolen in Durban at the Hawks’ premises in November 2021.
Concern over safety of people with disabilities amid severe weather
The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has raised concern over the safety, dignity, and well-being of persons with disabilities as severe and persistent adverse weather conditions continue to affect parts of the country.
The department warned that increasingly frequent and intense...
Residents of informal settlements say illegal electricity connections have caused multiple deaths.
Nelson Mandela activates Operations Centre amid rainy weather
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Disaster Management Centre has fully activated the Joint Operations Centre (JOC) as severe weather conditions and flooding continue to impact various parts of the metro.“Teams are actively monitoring the impact of the heavy rains, including damage to infrastructure, affected...
Two police officers from Tactical Response Team have been killed in a single motor vehicle crash
SA Spaza Shop Association has raised concern over rising violence targeting informal traders.
Nelson Mandela Bay calls for caution on the roads
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality in the Eastern Cape has urged motorists to exercise extreme caution as flooding has affected multiple roads.“Motorists are urged to exercise extreme caution as widespread flooding is affecting multiple roads across Nelson Mandela Bay. Several routes are either impassable or hazardous,” the...
Bongani Ntanzi’s childhood friend, Mandlenkosi Zondo to continue with his testimony in High Court
R90m to revitalise CET colleges
The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), in partnership with the Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA), has committed R90 million towards revitalising Community Education and Training (CET) colleges across South Africa.
Deputy Minister for Higher Education and Training, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, announced the...
Weather conditions expected to start clearing
Adverse weather conditions are expected to begin clearing from the central parts of the country this afternoon, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) said on Wednesday.In an update, the weather service said weather conditions will begin clearing across Gauteng, North West and the Free State.“However, rain will persist over...
BHF argues that Parliament failed to ensure meaningful public participation regarding NHI Act.
That seizure revealed that the drugs were smuggled into the country through the Durban port.
Several major law firms argue that the 2024 B-BBEE rules are unconstitutional and unworkable.
26-year-old man has killed his girlfriend and then hanged himself in Georgedale, Hammarsdale, KZN
DWYPD warns that severe weather conditions pose increased risks to persons with disabilities…
DMPR corrects diesel price adjustment for May
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has published an Erratum to the diesel price adjustment published on Monday.
The price adjustments are effective from today.
“During the calculation of fuel prices for May 2026, the additional 93.00 cents per litre reduction in the fuel levy on diesel was erroneously captured as...
The briefing will focus on the findings of the department’s investigation into Hantavirus.