# The Department of Water and Sanitation will today close two sluice gates at the Vaal Dam and gradually reduce outflows at the Bloemhof Dam, as water levels and inflows have decreased. Recent water releases caused flooding in low-lying areas, and evacuated residents are urged to avoid returning as riverbanks remain oversaturated. The department’s Wisane […]
# Statistics South Africa says mining production dropped by 9.6-percent in February compared to the same period last year. The biggest negative contributors were platinum group metals, iron ore, gold, and coal. Mineral sales also fell sharply, dropping by 13-percent year-on-year. Stats SA’s Juan-Pierre Terblanche says only coal showed positive growth, rising by five-percent:
# AfriForum Youth is demanding an investigation into a reported sangoma traditional healers’ ritual at a women’s residence at North West University’s Potchefstroom campus. The group says the incident, which included loud screams and ancestral prayers, happened on Saturday night and left students frightened. AfriForum Youth’s Yvonne Gerber wants the university to set clear rules […]
# The Public Servants Association calls for urgent action following audit findings revealing three-billion-rand in irregular expenditure in the Eastern Cape. The union claims key departments like Health and Education fail to manage public funds properly, while unemployed doctors and pharmacists remain unemployed. The PSA’s Riaan Vosloo says it’s unacceptable that public money is wasted […]
# AfriForum says Gauteng residents are unfairly blamed for high water use, while the real problems are leaks and poor maintenance by municipalities. The organisation adds Johannesburg, Tshwane, and Ekurhuleni didn’t respond to its requests for information about water waste. This follows a warning from Water and Sanitation minister, Pemmy Majodina about stricter restrictions if […]
# The government has ordered Taiwan to relocate its liaison office from Pretoria to Johannesburg, reaffirming its commitment to the One China policy. International Relations and Cooperation minister Ronald Lamola says this move aligns with South Africa’s long-standing foreign policy and global consensus that recognises Beijing’s sovereignty over Taiwan. Taiwan has resisted the relocation, citing […]
# A manhunt has been launched for a group of suspects who hijacked and kidnapped two businessmen in Midrand in Gauteng yesterday. The victims were hijacked on a car rental premises and taken to bushes along the R21, where they were forced to hand over their bank cards and PINs. Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe says […]
# The Forum for South Africa has expressed disappointment with president Cyril Ramaphosa’s appointment of former deputy Finance minister Mcebisi Jonas as special envoy to the US. They believe this move signals Ramaphosa’s lack of interest in fixing the deteriorating relationship between the two countries. While respecting Jonas’ integrity, the forum’s Tebogo Mashilompane argues that […]
# Eskom and Exxaro have teamed up to fight climate change and cut pollution. They’ve signed a new agreement to reduce carbon emissions, improve air quality, and support a fair shift to cleaner energy. The plan includes using new green technology, creating jobs, and training people for work in the renewable energy sector. Eskom spokesperson […]
