# Electricity and Energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says his department will publish a roadmap for the implementation of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market. Speaking during his budget vote address, he said the plan aims to reduce uncertainty around the transition to a competitive electricity market. Ramokgopa says the new system will improve pricing, transparency […]
# About 250 trucks are still stuck on the N1 outside Worcester in the Boland due to flooding, while over 20 buses are parked at a filling station where resources have been depleted. Jo-Anne Otto of the Cape Winelands District Municipality says although clean-up operations are underway, it will take several hours to clear the […]
# The South African Social Security Agency is urging Social Relief of Distress grant beneficiaries to check their application status ahead of May payments. The 370-rand grant payouts are expected to be processed in batches between 24 and 30 May. Beneficiaries can verify their status through the SASSA website, WhatsApp service, mobile codes, or the […]
# The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation condemns racist, xenophobic, tribalistic, and misogynistic remarks allegedly made on the Bhinca Nation podcast by host Ngizwe Mchunu and co-hosts. The foundation’s Anele Gcwabe says the rhetoric is harmful and risks inflaming tensions in South Africa. Gcwabe called on the South African Human Rights Commission and other authorities to take […]
# Die vooraanstaande Suid-Afrikaanse mode-ontwerper, kommunikasiekenner, entrepreneur en platejoggie, Maria McCloy, is in die ouderdom van 50 dood. Sy het in die Milpark-hospitaal in Johannesburg gesterf weens hartversaking. Haar onlangse bekende kliënte sluit in Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Thandiswa Mazwai en Sjava. McCloy se gesin beskryf haar as ‘n lewendige, skeppende siel wat die lewe ten […]
# Die Kaapse Wynland-distriksmunisipaliteit sê al sy streke het skade aangemeld weens die gure weer wat die Wes-Kaap teister. Witzenberg, die Breedevallei, Drakenstein, Langeberg en Stellenbosch word die ergste geraak. Woordvoerder Jo-Anne Otto sê duisende mense moes ontruim word en word in gemeenskap- en kerksale gehuisves, terwyl ander nog deur vloedwater vasgekeer word. ‘n Verkenningsvlug […]
# The Cape Winelands District Municipality has appealed for humanitarian aid following the devastating floods in the Western Cape. Spokesperson Jo-Anne Otto says thousands of people had to flee their homes and are being housed in community and church halls, and need help. The Department of Social Development, Gift of the Givers, and the Salvation […]
# The Nelson Mandela Foundation has launched the 2026 Nelson Mandela Legacy Sporting Series to promote unity and social impact through sport. This includes the Nelson Mandela Marathon in Cape Town on October 18, featuring races ranging from 42- to five-kilometres. Other events include the Mandela Day Walk and Run in Johannesburg and Tshwane. Legacy […]
# The Cape Winelands District Municipality says all its areas have reported damage due to the inclement weather being experienced in the Western Cape. Witzenberg, Breede Valley, Drakenstein, Langeberg and Stellenbosch were worst affected. Spokesperson Jo-Anne Otto says thousands of people had to be evacuated and housed in community and church halls, while a number […]
