September 24
South Africa: SA Weather Service Forecasts Warm Week Followed By Light Snow
South Africa is set to experience a mix of warm and cool temperatures in the coming days, with a significant drop in temperatures and even light snowfall expected later this month,… Read more »
September 23
Africa: African Leaders Meet On Mpox
President Cyril Ramaphosa says as the continent tackles Mpox, Africa needs to learn from the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »
South Africa: Condolences for Snowfall Victim
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Deputy Minister, Narend Singh, has expressed sadness at the loss of life that resulted from freezing temperatures and snowfall that covered… Read more »
South Africa: KZN Emergency Services Ready to Assist Residents
The KwaZulu-Natal provincial government has instructed relevant departments and emergency services to prioritise clearing affected routes and assisting stranded road users amid the… Read more »
South Africa: Temps to Start Recovering in the Next Few Days, Says Weather Service
While warmer weather is expected throughout most of South Africa in the coming days, the south western parts of the country can expect a cold front on Wednesday. Read more »
South Africa: Call to Celebrate Heritage Day Responsibly
With the country commemorating Heritage Day tomorrow, Gauteng Traffic Police (GTP) has called on citizens to practice responsible behaviour as they celebrate the public holiday. Read more »
South Africa: Homecoming Ceremony for Former Liberation Fighters
Government will receive the remains of 49 former liberation fighters who passed away in exile in Zimbabwe and Zambia this week. Read more »
South Africa: President Calls On All Stakeholders to Help Preserve SA's Heritage
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on business and other stakeholders to work with government to protect and conserve historical, cultural and natural heritage sites,… Read more »
September 22
South Africa: Public Works, Cape Town Commit to Using Public Buildings for Public Good
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson and City of Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis have committed to work together to use public-owned buildings across the… Read more »
South Africa: SIU Welcomes Extradition of Michael Lomas
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed the extradition of entrepreneur Michael Lomas concerning Eskom's R745 million Kusile power plant allegations of fraud,… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa in New York for UN General Assembly
President Cyril Rampahosa touched down on Saturday at the John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, where he will be leading the South African delegation to the 79th… Read more »
South Africa: Government Prioritises Providing Shelter for Stranded Motorists in Anticipation of More Snow
In light of the South African Weather Service (SAWS) forecast of severe snow and wet conditions across the country, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister… Read more »
South Africa: Road Reopened to Clear Traffic At Van Reenen's Pass Following Heavy Snow
The road at Van Reenen's Pass has been reopened to clear traffic, the South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) and its concessionaire, the N3 Toll Concession (N3TC), announced… Read more »
South Africa: Countdown to Final Exams for Class of 2024
With just under a month to go to the start of this year's National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams, matrics all around the country will put shoulder to wheel in preparation for the… Read more »
South Africa: Heavy Snowfall On N3 Claims Life of a 39-Year-Old Woman
A 39-year-old woman died on Saturday while trapped in the blizzard that has engulfed the N3 between Van Reenen's Pass, connecting KwaZulu-Natal and the Free State. Read more »
South Africa: Government Urges Caution Amid Severe Snowfall and Road Closures
Government is advising against any travel on the roads hit by heavy snowfall that affected Gauteng, the Free State, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape. Read more »
September 23
South Africa: Maile to Visit Cemetery View Informal Settlement
Gauteng's Acting MEC for Human Settlements Lebogang Maile is this morning expected to visit Cemetery View informal settlement following a fire that destroyed shacks in Pretoria… Read more »
South Africa: City of Cape Town to Host World Rugby's WXV Tournament
The City of Cape Town is playing host to the World Rugby's WXV tournament where the Springbok Women will face off against five other nations. Read more »
South Africa: Leonsdale Beneficiaries Receive Title Deeds
The City of Cape Town is on a campaign to hand over title deeds to qualifying residents in the city. Read more »
September 22
South Africa: Roads Reopened to Traffic After Snowfall
Government has announced that all roads affected by the recent snowstorm, including the N3 Toll Route, have now been reopened to traffic. Read more »
September 20
South Africa: RTMC Welcomes Jail Term of Truck Driver in Fatal N3 Crash
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has welcomed the Pietermaritzburg Magistrate's Court decision to impose a direct jail term on a reckless truck driver who caused a… Read more »
South Africa: Minister Macpherson Welcomes Castle of Good Hope Court Order
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Dean Macpherson, has welcomed a court order which stipulates that those occupying the Castle of Good Hope have to vacate the property by… Read more »
South Africa: Chikunga Arrives in Russia for BRICS Women Affairs Meeting
Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga is in Saint Petersburg, Russia, where she will lead discussions at the BRICS Women… Read more »
South Africa: Government Welcomes Repo Rate Cut
Government has welcomed the announcement by the South African Reserve Bank to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 8%. Read more »
South Africa: Urgent Warning As Level 6 Snowstorm Approaches KwaZulu-Natal
KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has warned residents of severe weather conditions that are expected to affect large parts of… Read more »