# The KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi has placed disaster management teams on high alert as a cold weather system moves across the country. Temperatures are expected to drop sharply, with light snowfall forecast over the Drakensberg. Hikers are warned to avoid the mountains. The department’s Senzelwe Mzila has urged motorists […]
# Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has welcomed the arrest of two suspects in Mozambique in connection with the murder of South African tourists Dina and Ernst Marais in the Kruger National Park in Limpopo. The arrests were made through cooperation between Mozambican investigators, conservation partners and park rangers. Aucamp says […]
# Soccer: The National Gambling Board warns South Africans to be on high alert for illegal gambling platforms and fake betting apps during the World Cup. The board says criminal syndicates often take advantage of increased betting activity during major sporting events by using fraudulent mobile apps, phishing links and misleading social media advertisements to […]
# The DA in Gauteng says learners and teachers at Randfontein Secondary and Toekomsrus Primary in the West Rand are still being exposed to unsafe asbestos school buildings that pose serious health risks. The party claims despite government promises and millions spent on upgrades, dangerous conditions remain, including damaged structures, incomplete repairs and overcrowding. The […]
# The City of Cape Town Health Department says nicotine use among young people is rising, with more learners using tobacco and e-cigarettes. Many high school learners already use tobacco products, with some showing signs of addiction. The department urges young people to make informed choices and avoid starting smoking. Mayoral committee member for Community […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa says global conflicts and rising oil prices could slow South Africa’s economic recovery. In his Presidency budget vote speech in Parliament, Ramaphosa said tensions in regions such as the Middle East have driven up energy and fertiliser costs, which may affect inflation and the cost of living. He cautioned that these external […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says the 2026/2027 Presidency budget will prioritise tackling crime, corruption and inequality. During the Presidency budget vote in Parliament, Ramaphosa said government is strengthening law enforcement, the National Prosecuting Authority and other institutions to improve safety and accountability, while noting that the Madlanga commission is already having an impact. He added […]
# Hundreds of foreign nationals have been displaced following a wave of anti-immigrant protests across parts of the Western Cape, including Kleinmond, Gansbaai and Mossel Bay. According to News24, migrants, mainly from Malawi and Mozambique, fled their homes and sought shelter in community halls, while others are hiding in nearby areas. In Mossel Bay, several […]
# Toll road company Bakwena Platinum Corridor says steady progress is being made on its 311-million-rand rehabilitation project along the N1 between the Proefplaas Interchange and the Pumulani Toll Plaza in Pretoria. The upgrade, which includes road resurfacing, drainage repairs and signage replacement, is aimed at improving safety and traffic flow for commuters and freight […]
