June 05
South Africa: Humanitarian Aid, Service Restoration Underway in KZN
The KwaZulu-Natal government remains on the ground to provide humanitarian assistance to the families that have been displaced by devastating floods following heavy rains that have… Read more »
South Africa: More Police Officers Deployed in KZN
National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola has deployed additional Public Order Policing (POP) members to KwaZulu-Natal in support of the National Joint Operational and… Read more »
South Africa: Celebrating World Environment Day
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has called on all South Africans to join the international community in celebrating World Environment Day 2024. Read more »
South Africa: Buffalo City Metro Preparing for More Disruptive Rain
The Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality says the possibility of undertaking mop up operations have been placed on hold as the city prepares for more disruptive rain. Read more »
South Africa: Probe Into Tiryville Dam Safety After Flash Floods
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says it is investigating the integrity of the privately-owned Tiryvillle Dam near Kariega in Eastern Cape, following reports of the dam… Read more »
South Africa: Border Management Authority Warns It Will Not Tolerate Illegal Immigrants
The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, has issued a stern warning to travellers, who are in contravention of the Immigration Act of South… Read more »
South Africa: Lamola Condemns Murder of Children Burnt to Death in Soshanguve
Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola has condemned the brutal killing of two children in Soshanguve, Gauteng. Read more »
South Africa: No Traces of Toxic Compound Found in Benylin Paediatric Cough Syrup
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) says it has found no traces of diethylene glycol in the Benylin paediatric cough syrup. Read more »
South Africa: Hawks Member Released On Bail for Corruption Charges
Hawks member Kgaugelo Aubrey Mogale (47), a police sergeant, was on Tuesday released on bail by the Nelspruit District Court after having been arrested by the Hawks'… Read more »
South Africa: Kodwa Resigns As Sport Minister
Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa has announced his immediate resignation. Read more »
June 04
South Africa: Revised Norms and Standards for Water Tariffs
The Department of Water and Sanitation has announced the revised Norms and Standards for tariff setting that provides framework on water tariffs for service providers. Read more »
South Africa: Research Into Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Receives $92m
The National Research Foundation (NRF) has welcomed the announcement of a $92 million investment into the International Joint Initiative for Research in Climate Change Adaptation… Read more »
South Africa: Sacci Welcomes Outcome of the 2024 Elections
The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) has welcomed the outcome of the 2024 National and Provincial Elections held last week. Read more »
South Africa: King Misuzulu Kazwelithini Applauds Credible Elections
King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has applauded the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) for ensuring that the elections were free, fair and credible. Read more »
South Africa: All Grades of Fuel Decrease for June
Consumers are expected to feel some relief this month as the price of all grades of fuel are expected to fall. Read more »
South Africa: Sundays River Canal to Be Closed for Rehabilitation Work
Water users in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality have been informed of the upcoming three-month shutdown of parts of the Lower Sundays River Canal for urgent… Read more »
South Africa: GDP Decreases By 0.1%
The results of the Gross domestic product (GDP) by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) show a decrease of 0.1% in the first quarter of 2024. Read more »
South Africa: KZN Government Responds to Communities Affected By Inclement Weather
The KwaZulu-Natal provincial government has responded to several incidents caused by heavy rains accompanied by strong winds and hailstorms that battered parts of the province,… Read more »
South Africa: Health Sector Comes Together to Track Progress in Confronting TB
As part of ongoing efforts to reduce new Tuberculosis (TB) infections and deaths, the country is hosting the 8th SA TB Conference in Durban. Read more »
South Africa: Parliament, Provincial Legislatures Lists to Be Handed Over to Chief Justice Zondo
Chief Justice Raymond Zondo is expected to receive the name lists of Members of the National Assembly and Provincial Legislatures on Thursday. Read more »
South Africa: Operation Shanela Nets 537 Suspects in the Eastern Cape
Over 500 suspects were netted in Operation Shanela operations in the Eastern Cape last week. Read more »
June 03
South Africa: Plans Underway for Establishment of the Seventh Democratic Parliament
Following the successful 2024 National and Provincial Elections held last week Wednesday, plans for the establishment of the country's seventh democratic Parliament now get into… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Democracy Is 'Strong, Robust' - President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the 16 million citizens, who cast their vote in the National and Provincial Elections, are proof that South Africa's democracy is "strong and… Read more »
South Africa: Condolences for Eastern Cape Flood Victims
President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his condolences to the families who have lost loved ones due to severe flooding in the Eastern Cape. Read more »
South Africa: Government Welcomes Conclusion of Elections
Government has welcomed the successful conclusion of the 2024 National and Provincial Elections, which ushers in the seventh democratic administration in the 30 years of South… Read more »