Botswana: President Ramaphosa Mourns Passing of Former Botswana President Festus Mogae

President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his condolences to the government and people of the Republic of Botswana following the passing of former President Festus Gontebanye Mogae at… Read more »

South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Cemeteries Reopen Following Flood Disruptions

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has announced the reopening of all municipal cemeteries that were temporarily closed due to adverse weather conditions. Read more »

South Africa: Power System Stable As Winter Demand Increases

Eskom says the power system remains stable even after a sharp rise in evening consumption, with peak demand at times reaching nearly 2 000MW above anticipated levels. Read more »

South Africa: Concern Raised On Challenges At Pretoria West Police Station

The Gauteng Provincial Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has raised concerns over infrastructure and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) challenges… Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Liquor Board Report Released

Gauteng MEC for Economic Development, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, has released the Gauteng Liquor Board (GLB) Committee of Inquiry Report. Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Address Africa's Travel Indaba

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday officially open and address Africa's Travel Indaba at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Read more »

South Africa: SAWS Issues Warnings for Adverse Weather

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued an Orange Level 8 weather warning for disruptive rainfall in the Western Cape. Read more »

South Africa: Madlanga Commission Hearings to Focus On Drug Seizures

The Madlanga Commission's hearings in the week ahead will continue to focus on drug seizures by South African law enforcement agencies, as well as the handling and theft or… Read more »

South Africa: Weather Service Warns of Cold Front in the Western Cape, Northern Cape

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that a cold front is expected to make landfall over the western parts of the Western Cape and the south-western parts of Namakwa… Read more »

South Africa: Burials At Several Municipal Cemeteries Suspended Following Heavy Rainfall

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality says the decision to temporarily suspend burials at several municipal cemeteries following severe rainfall and flooding across the metro is… Read more »

South Africa: Mop-Up Operations Continue At Garden Route National Park Following Flooding

The South African National Parks (SANParks) says teams and stakeholders are working tirelessly to restore access to the Garden Route National Park after persistent rainfall caused… Read more »

South Africa: Rtmc Warns of Road Closures Due to Adverse Weather

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has warned motorists that multiple roads in the Eastern Cape and North West provinces have been closed due to heavy rainfall. Read more »

South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Mayor Leads Relief Efforts

Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor Babalwa Lobishe has been conducting site visits across flood-affected communities to ensure the smooth progress of relief interventions as heavy… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Hails South32 Investment As Hillside Aluminium Marks 30 Years

President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed Hillside Aluminium's contribution to South Africa's economy, skills development and job creation, while reaffirming government's commitment to… Read more »

South Africa: Madlanga Commission Hears Testimony On Durban Harbour Drug Seizure

The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System will today hear testimony relating to the seizure of a… Read more »

South Africa: KZN Uncovers Alleged Prison-Linked Rdp Housing Syndicate

KwaZulu-Natal Transport and Human Settlements MEC, Siboniso Duma, has revealed the existence of an alleged sophisticated criminal syndicate operating from within a correctional… Read more »

South Africa: 'Non-Negotiables' Set As KZN Treasury Cracks Down On Municipal Failures

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Finance Francois Rodgers has outlined a set of "non-negotiable" measures aimed at restoring financial discipline and accountability in municipalities across… Read more »

South Africa: Tau Welcomes Progress Made At Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has expressed confidence and satisfaction in progress being made at the Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone (RBIDZ) in… Read more »

South Africa: Saws Partners With Santam to Enhance Disaster Risk Management

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) and Santam have announced a partnership to strengthen the country's early warning and forecasting capabilities and ensure communities are… Read more »

South Africa: South Africans Are Not a Xenophobic People - Presidential Spokesperson

Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says President Cyril Ramaphosa expects law enforcement to take action against violent protesters, while emphasising that South Africans… Read more »

South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Issues Flood Warning Amid Hazardous Conditions

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Disaster Management Centre has urged residents, motorists, and pedestrians to exercise extreme caution as heavy rainfall continues to cause… Read more »

South Africa: Indaba Places Rural Infrastructure and Inclusive Economy Under Spotlight

Advancing rural infrastructure development and building an inclusive economy will take centre stage as Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso, presides over… Read more »

South Africa: Cabinet Updated On Hammanskraal Clean Water Project

Cabinet has at its ordinary meeting on Wednesday received a progress report on the Hammanskraal Clean Water Project that is driven by Magalies Water under the Department of Water… Read more »

South Africa: Senqu Bridge Launch a Key Achievement in Lesotho Highlands Water Project

The recently launched Senqu Bridge in Mokhotlong in the Kingdom of Lesotho represents a landmark achievement under Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project, Cabinet said on… Read more »

South Africa: Cabinet Condemns Fake Videos of Attacks On Foreign Nationals Amid Protests

Cabinet has condemned the viral circulation of fake videos and images claiming to be of attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa. Read more »