# KwaZulu-Natal Transport and Human Settlements MEC Siboniso Duma says Road Traffic Inspectorate teams are closely monitoring weather conditions as snow falls over parts of the Drakensberg and light rain affects other areas of the province. Teams are monitoring key routes, with graders on standby to clear snow. The department’s Ndabezinhle Sibiya says more than […]
# The Eastern Cape Transport Department has closed the R58 between Lady Grey and Ekhephini after heavy snowfall left several vehicles stranded in thick snow. Snow has also been reported on the R56 between Matatiele and Mount Fletcher, creating dangerous driving conditions. Motorists are being diverted to alternative routes and are urged to postpone non-essential […]
# Tiger Brands has invested more than 200-million-rand to transform its historic Paarl facility in the Western Cape into a new culinary mega-site aimed at boosting local manufacturing and improving supply of its iconic food brands. The upgraded site now includes a vinegar production plant, in-house production of Mrs Ball’s Chutney, and new recyclable packaging […]
# A report by Stellenbosch University shows many people with disabilities across Africa still struggle to access assistive technology such as wheelchairs, hearing aids and screen readers. The report indicates high costs, limited services and weak support systems prevent many people, especially in rural areas, from getting the devices they need. Spokesperson Luigia Nicholas says […]
# The City of Cape Town says MyCiTi bus services have resumed at Killarney station following a fire that caused extensive damage earlier this week. The cause of the fire, which also destroyed an 18-metre bus, is still under investigation. Mayoral committee member for Urban Mobility, Rob Quintas, says passengers can safely board and exit […]
# The Western Cape government says its Thusong outreach programme delivered more than four-thousand-400 government services to two-thousand-349 residents during outreach events in George, Murraysburg and Stellenbosch in June and July. Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning MEC Anton Bredell says the programme brings services such as identity card applications, social grants, healthcare and […]
# The Madlanga commission has dismissed North West businessman Suliman Carrim’s application to indefinitely delay his testimony. Carrim, who suffered a heart attack in April, cited he is medically unfit to testify. Evidence leader Adila Hassim opposed the postponement, arguing CCTV footage and cellphone data appeared to contradict claims that Carrim’s movements were severely restricted. […]
# The Electoral Commission says 620 political parties are currently registered ahead of November’s local government elections. It has also activated its online candidate nomination system, with 76 political parties and 39 independent candidates already using the platform to prepare their nominations. Chief electoral official Sy Mamabolo told the media these steps form part of […]
# The Electoral Commission is ready for Saturday and Sunday’s final special voter registration weekend ahead of the local government elections on 4 November. More than 23-thousand-600 voting stations and over 48-thousand officials will be deployed to assist eligible voters to register, update their details or verify their information. Chief electoral official Sy Mamabolo urges […]
