
Senteeko Dam at imminent risk of failure, government warns
Downstream communities ‘must immediately evacuate’
TUESDAY, 17 FEBRUARY 2026, 03:47

Downstream communities ‘must immediately evacuate’

The EFF leader told supporters he would not abandon his ideas

Minister in the presidency for planning, monitoring and evaluation said there had been progress in implementing the country’s medium-term development plan, running from 2024 to 2029

The department has issued a public health warning after reports that transformer oil is being used for medicinal purposes in some communities

With bridges, roads and tourist camps washed away, Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Willie Aucamp appealed to the public for donations to ‘help save our iconic park’

Female migrants cite barriers to accessing local healthcare facilities

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Trompies’ story reveals how true legends endure by evolving without losing their cultural centre

Baic has done a good job at promoting its other models but it’s baffling that it has held back on the B40 Plus

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Residents who can’t afford to buy water have to get it from a distant river

Mashaba argues the party is backing a crime-fighter — not a criminal — as comparisons with the ANC mount

South Africa will take its message of dialogue, multilateral cooperation, and economic reform to the 56th World Economic Forum in Davos in January 2026

Relief and recovery efforts are underway across the two provinces

The arrest of Nicolás Maduro will not be remembered as an isolated act of American overreach. It will be remembered as a moment of clarity

Officials are seeking to open a case of culpable homicide after the vehicle of the minibus was hit by a truck as the driver attempted to overtake two cars

The Democratic Alliance and ActionSA have called for a formal investigation after Defence Minister Angie Motshekga confirmed that President Cyril Ramaphosa had issued instructions barring Iran’s participation

Scientists have rediscovered an endangered grasshopper species in KwaZulu-Natal, underscoring the importance of small protected areas — and the often-overlooked invertebrates they shelter

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Bold and assertive Cyril debunks the myth of a weak and indecisive leader

From the opening Circle of Life to the final roar, South African performers make every moment of The Lion King resonate deeply