July 11
South Africa: Cape Town Schools Closed, 15,000 People Affected By Severe Weather
The Western Cape Government (WCG) continues to provide shelter, food, and blankets to the homeless as the province faces heavy downpours, resulting in the closure of many schools. Read more »
South Africa: President Saddened By Deaths of 12 Learners in Road Accident
President Cyril Ramaphosa is deeply saddened by the deaths of 12 learners from Rocklands Primary School and Laerskool Blyvooruitsig in Carletonville who were involved in a road… Read more »
July 10
South Africa: MEC Saddened By Deaths of Gauteng Learners
Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Matome Chiloane, has expressed sadness at the accident that claimed the lives of 11 learners from the Rocklands… Read more »
South Africa: Gautrain Operator, Numsa Back to Negotiating Table
Gauteng Transport and Logistics MEC, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has welcomed the decision by the Bombela Operating Company and the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa… Read more »
South Africa: National Assembly Elects House Chairpersons
The National Assembly (NA) has elected Cedric Frolick, Werner Horn and Zandile Majozi to serve as House Chairpersons during a plenary session on Tuesday. Read more »
South Africa: Dept of Infrastructure Investigates R300 Million Theft
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) Minister Dean Macpherson has decided to take the public into his confidence in the interests of transparency to reveal a… Read more »
South Africa: Transnet Monitoring Port Operations As Adverse Weather Continues
Transnet says it is continuously monitoring operations at the ports of Cape Town, Saldanha, Port Elizabeth and Ngqura amid adverse weather conditions in parts of the country. Read more »
South Africa: Spanish Tourist Killed By Elephant At the Pilanesberg Nature Reserve in NW
The North West Parks and Tourism Board has confirmed that a male Spanish citizen was killed by an elephant at the Pilanesberg Nature Reserve after stepping out of the vehicle he… Read more »
South Africa: KZN Veld Fires Claim One Life
Runaway veld fires, which have affected various municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal, have claimed one life. Read more »
South Africa: National Assembly Elects Chairpersons of Committees
The newly established committees of the National Assembly (NA) on Tuesday elected chairpersons of some of the committees. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Congratulates New Iranian President
President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated President Masoud Pezeshkian on his election as the new President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Read more »
South Africa: Condolences for Former Anti-Apartheid Activist Frank Van Der Horst
President Cyril Ramaphosa has offered condolences to the family of anti-apartheid activist and former President of the South African Council on Sport (SACOS) Frank van der Horst. Read more »
South Africa: Thousands Left Homeless As Western Cape Braces for Second Cold Front
As an intense cold front moves away from most parts of the country, the Western Cape is still at risk as it prepares for a second cold front, according to the South African Weather… Read more »
July 09
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Sends Condolences to Deceased SANDF Members
President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his condolences to the families of four South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members who passed away while on duty overnight on Friday. Read more »
July 08
South Africa: Municipalities' R78 Billion Eskom Debt an 'Urgent Task' - Ramokgopa
The R78 billion debt owed to Eskom by municipalities must be urgently addressed to protect the ability of the power utility to fulfil its mandate. Read more »
South Africa: Wet, Cold Weather Expected to Continue in Western Cape
Cold and wet weather is expected to continue in the Western Cape this week with a series of cold fronts still to make landfall over the coming days. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Receives Congratulatory Call From President of Egypt
President Cyril Ramaphosa received a call on Sunday evening from his Egypt counterpart, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, who expressed his sincere congratulations on his new term of office. Read more »
South Africa: Seven Arrested for Being in Possession of Unlawful Firearms
Seven men, aged between 27 and 75, have been arrested for the unlawful possession of firearms in the Ekombe area, which falls under the Muden policing precinct. Read more »
South Africa: 100 Days of No Load Shedding No Reason to Relax - President
Even though South Africa recently reached the longest period without load shedding since 2020, there is no reason to relax, says President Cyril Ramaphosa. Read more »
South Africa: Arms Cache, Drugs Discovered in Goodwood Apartment
A suspect who was arrested at the weekend during a routine stop and search procedure by members of the police's Flying Squad will make his first court appearance in Athlone in the… Read more »
South Africa: 100 Days of No Load Shedding Presents a Moment for Reflection
Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says while it is commendable that the 100 day milestone of no load shedding has been achieved in the country; it is… Read more »
July 04
South Africa: Teen in Hot Water Over Viral Video of Assault On Grandma
A 19-year-old has been taken into custody for attacking his grandmother - the incident of which was recorded and went viral on social media. Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Will Work Together to Thrash Out Policy - Ntshavheni
Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has moved to clarify that any policy or significant decision will be taken through Cabinet first before a decision on implementation… Read more »
South Africa: Lesufi Announces Gauteng Cabinet
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has announced his Cabinet that will lead the seventh administration of the provincial government. Read more »
South Africa: NHLS Apologises for Blood Result Delays
The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) has announced that while all its laboratories are operational following a cyber-attack, the issuing of test results to clinicians… Read more »