Farms across Kouga Municipality hit by heavy rains
Eastern Cape Farmers say flood damage could cost hundreds of millions of rands.
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R12bn allocated to water infrastructure grants
R12bn allocated to water infrastructure grants
An amount of R12.3 billion has been allocated to infrastructure grants to fund 70 bulk water projects and 341 water services initiatives across all provinces, as government intensifies efforts to stabilise struggling municipal systems.
Presenting the Budget Vote for the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) in Parliament on Friday,...
Youth must help to shape government – Mhlauli
Youth must help to shape government – Mhlauli
Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli has called on young South Africans to take an active role in shaping government and the country’s future, declaring them “not just leaders of tomorrow, but changemakers today”.
Speaking at the Seventh-day Adventist Community Day held in Maragon Mooikloof, Pretoria, Mhlauli said young...
Teenager missing after swimming incident in Cape Town
NSRI says teenager is missing at sea and four others have been rescued after they ran into trouble.
Chikunga prioritises youth enterprise development
Chikunga prioritises youth enterprise development
Social Development Acting Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has undertaken an oversight visit to the Sozo Foundation’s Genesis Incubator Hub in Vrygrond, Cape Town, placing youth enterprise development at the centre of her first day in office.
The visit forms part of preparations for the Department of Social Development’s Budget Vote 19...
Mopping up operations under way in Western Cape after recent storms
Several areas have been completely cut off by widespread destruction caused by the heavy rains.
NEHAWU warns public healthcare is under strain
NEHAWU, says South Africa’s public healthcare system is under severe strain due to staff shortages.
Ditsobotla Municipality workers demand protective gear
Workers say they have never been taken for medical check-ups and say they have contracted diseases.
Police probe motive after suspected rhino poaching kingpin killed
The man is believed to be a key figure in a major rhino poaching syndicate.
‘62% of electricity restored in WC areas affected by recent storms’
This is according to a statement from the DA’s Khathutshelo Rasilingwane.
Thousands still reeling from EC’s recent extreme weather conditions
In the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro more than 3 000 people were displaced by the rain.
Death toll from recent severe weather conditions rises to 18
Relief organisations remain on the ground assisting affected communities.
Suspected rhino poaching kingpin shot and killed in Mpumalanga
The suspect was killed in Mkhuhlu outside Hazyview in Mpumalanga.
Families of Limpopo learners who burnt to death in taxi devastated
We wanted her to grow and succeed, it was her first year in school.
Premier Ntuli defends KZN against xenophobia accusations
Ntuli attributes the frustrations of demonstrators to the influx of undocumented foreign nationals
Toilet paper initiative helps clear students’ debts
Toilet paper sales are helping students graduate debt free.
Storm impact evaluated across all districts: Winde
The Premier says teams are working around the clock to restore water and power supply to all areas
Hlabisa warns municipalities over misuse of disaster funds
The Western, Eastern and Northern Cape among others were the hardest-hit areas by floods
SAHRC receives complaints against Ngizwe Mchunu
SAHRC receives complaints against Ngizwe Mchunu over alleged racist comments he made about indians.
Man arrested for sexual assault of 13-year-old girl in Limpopo
The victim was found the following day after she didn’t return home.
SAPS warns against firearms misuse
SAPS warns against illegal handling and misuse of firearms after viral video.