January 20
South Africa: R20 Million Emergency Relief Allocated to Tackle Knysna Water Crisis
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has announced an emergency relief allocation of R20 million to the Knysna Municipality, as part of urgent interventions to address the… Read more »
South Africa: Labour Dept Speeds Up Claims Processing for Deceased Pinetown Worker
The Department of Employment and Labour has confirmed that the benefits of the widow of a deceased Pinetown worker are being processed and will be paid in less than a month. Read more »
South Africa: Learners Relocated After Storm Hit Amajuba District
Grade 11 and 12 learners from Umzilikazi Secondary School in Newcastle are being temporarily accommodated at Sgodiphola Primary School following the severe thunderstorms that… Read more »
South Africa: Collective Action Needed to Curb School Violence, Says Minister Gwarube
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has called on parents, communities and government to work together to curb violence in schools, stressing that learner safety is fundamental… Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Government Provides Psychosocial Support After Learner Transport Tragedy
Gauteng Education spokesperson Steve Mabona says they are providing psychosocial support to the schools and parents who lost loved ones in the accident that claimed the lives of 12… Read more »
South Africa: Departments Unite to Enhance Maths and Science Education
The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has announced that his department will strengthen its long-term partnership with the Department of… Read more »
January 19
South Africa: Government Intervenes Over Sewer Crisis in JB Marks Municipality
Poorly functioning wastewater treatment plants and ongoing sewerage spillages continue to contribute significantly to water pollution in JB Marks Local Municipality in North West,… Read more »
South Africa: President Mourns Deaths in Cape Flats Violence and Scholar Transport Crash
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the loss of life resulting from violent incidents on the Cape Flats over the weekend and in a tragic collision involving… Read more »
South Africa: SANDF Deploys Rescue Team to Assist in Flood-Stricken Areas
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has announced that it continues to support various flood-stricken communities by conducting rescue operations to evacuate people… Read more »
South Africa: MEC Chiloane Devastated After Scholar Transport Incident Claims 13
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has expressed his deep devastation, following a tragic scholar transport accident in Vanderbijlpark on Monday morning, which claimed the lives… Read more »
South Africa: Kruger National Park Applies Quota System for Visitors
The Kruger National Park (KNP) has implemented a gate quota system with immediate effect in the interest of visitor safety and effective traffic management, after heavy rains. Read more »
South Africa: Emergency Housing Team Dispatched to Flood Hit Limpopo, Mpumalanga
Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has dispatched the Emergency Housing Unit of the National Department of Human Settlements to disaster-affected areas in Limpopo and… Read more »
South Africa: Saws Warns of Disruptive Rainfall in Limpopo
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of disruptive rainfall that could cause flooding in Limpopo. Read more »
South Africa: Inmates in Matric Record 94.4 Percent 2025 Pass Rate
The Department of Correctional Services has recorded a 94.4% pass rate for the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Visits Flood-Stricken Areas in Mpumalanga
President Cyril Ramaphosa is this afternoon visiting Nkomazi Local Municipality in Mpumalanga to assess the extent of the damage caused by the floods and the response of… Read more »
South Africa: Premier Ramathuba Welcomes National Disaster Classification
Limpopo Premier, Dr Phophi Ramathuba, has welcomed the classification of the recent floods that affected Limpopo and several other provinces as a national disaster, saying the move… Read more »
Southern Africa: Media Urged to Submit Entries for SADC Media Awards
The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has called on South African journalists and media to submit their entries for the 2026 Southern African Development… Read more »
January 18
South Africa: Kruger National Park Relief Fund to Help Rebuild Popular Park
Government has announced the establishment of the Kruger Relief Fund to assist in efforts to rebuild the Kruger National Park after heavy rainfall damaged the popular tourist… Read more »
South Africa: Reforms Bear Fruit As World Bank Projects SA Economic Growth
A new World Bank report projecting economic growth for South Africa over the next two years is an indication that government's reform agenda is bearing fruit. Read more »
South Africa: Inclusion, Citizen Ownership, Governance and Healing to Guide National Dialogue
President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged the newly inducted National Dialogue Steering Committee to ensure that the "significant initiative" remains a citizen-led process that is… Read more »
January 16
South Africa: Army Deploys Helicopters for Flood Rescue In Limpopo
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has deployed two helicopters to evacuate people stranded in Limpopo, due to the severe flooding and rising water levels in the… Read more »
South Africa: Damage Caused By Limpopo Floods 'Catastrophic' - Says President
President Cyril Ramaphosa has visited the Limpopo province where heavy rainfall and flooding has left at least 19 people dead and caused destruction to homes, businesses and… Read more »
South Africa: Critical Water Levels At Limpopo Dams Trigger Urgent Safety Warning
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has issued an urgent public notice about critically high water levels at several dams across Limpopo. Read more »
South Africa: SAWS Issues Warning of Disruptive Rain in Mpumalanga
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says the Red Level 10 warning for Friday's disruptive rain remains in place for the Lowveld in Mpumalanga, especially over Nkomazi,… Read more »
South Africa: Matrics Urged to Register for Second Chance Programme By 16 February
The MEC for Education in KwaZulu-Natal, Sipho Hlomuka, has encouraged learners who did not meet the requirements for the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations to take… Read more »
