Deputy President to hand over land, title deeds

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will hand over land and title deeds to the Mtshoeni/Mtsweni family, also known as the Schulk Marhiqa Communal Property Association (CPA) in Mpumalanga, on Friday.

The Mtshoeni/Mtsweni family land claim comprises 18 households and 86 beneficiaries.

“The claimant family lived on the subject properties...

Call to establish task team to tackle Rustenburg water supply challenges

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo has directed that a joint task team be established between Rustenburg Local Municipality and Magalies Water to develop a comprehensive plan to ensure sustainable water provision for residents of Rustenburg.

Seitlholo issued the directive during a stakeholder...

Constitution critical for SA democracy – Kubayi

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has described the Constitution as a vital framework for the sustenance of democracy.

The Minister delivered a statement in the National Assembly on Tuesday on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa.

Citing the words...

Coordinated action needed to address Bojanala water supply challenges

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo has urged the Rustenburg and Moses Kotane Local Municipalities, the Bojanala District Municipality and Magalies Water to work together to address infrastructure failures and service delivery constraints affecting reliable water supply to communities.

Seitlholo...

SAWS issues advisory on heatwave

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that the Western Cape and Northern Cape will experience very hot to extremely hot temperatures due to heat wave conditions this week.

“This follows a brief period of cooler weather. Heat wave conditions are characterised by prolonged periods (at least three consecutive days or more) of...

SANRAL warns of road closures in Durban at uMngeni Interchange

The South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL) has advised motorists of temporary road and lane closures associated with the replacement of bridge parapets at the uMngeni Interchange in Durban. 

“As part of the bridge repair works, several temporary lane closures will be implemented at the interchange and on...

Call to register to vote using online platforms

The Electoral Commission has called on all South Africans eligible to vote to register for the Local Government Elections where they live.

“In a Local Government Election, there is no legal facility to vote outside of the voting station of registration. This is a necessary requirement as it ensures that voters vote in a ward election...

SA committed to partnerships for development

The Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa, has underscored South Africa’s commitment to advancing partnerships and collective action to drive inclusive development.

“At a time when the world faces converging crises, partnerships that are anchored in shared values and practical cooperation...

Three people have been killed, and a 15-year-old girl wounded in a suspected gang-related shooting in Mitchells Plain, Cape Town.