January 19
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 »
South Africa: Kruger National Park Rainfall Highlights Climate Change Challenges
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, says the persistent heavy rain that has affected the Kruger National Park underscores the growing challenges… Read more »
South Africa: Closing Date for Submissions On White Paper On Citizenship Extended
The closing date for the submission of public comments on the Draft Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection has been extended from 31 January 2026 to… Read more »
South Africa: Vaal Dam Storage Levels Remain Strong Despite Slight Decrease
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has revealed that the Vaal Dam, one of South Africa's most critical reservoirs, continues to perform strongly with storage levels… Read more »
South Africa: Deputy Minister Singh Visits Fire-Stricken Areas in the Western Cape
The Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Narend Singh, has visited fire-affected areas in the Wemmershoek region, near Franschhoek, to assess the situation… Read more »
South Africa: Have Your Say On the Anti-Money Laundering Draft Bill
The National Treasury has published the draft General Laws Amendment Bill, in terms of the Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing framework, for public comment in… Read more »
South Africa: Government Welcomes R170 Million Fishmeal Plant Investment
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has welcomed the more than R170 million investment by the African Pioneer Group for the Sandy Point Harbour… Read more »
South Africa: Minister Urges Communities to Remain Vigilant Amid Further Weather Warnings
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, has urged communities in Limpopo and Mpumalanga to exercise increased caution and… Read more »
January 15
South Africa: Govt Welcomes Approval of AGOA Extension Bill
Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) Minister Parks Tau has welcomed the approval of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Extension Bill by the USA House… Read more »
South Africa: Government Dismisses Claims Covid-19 SRD Grant Is Ending
The Department of Social Development (DSD) has dismissed false claims circulating on social media suggesting that the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant is set to be… Read more »
South Africa: W Cape to Ensure School Placements for All Children in 2026
MEC for Education in the Western Cape, David Maynier, says the province will continue working tirelessly to place all children who are still seeking school placements as the… Read more »
South Africa: Claims of Out-of-Province Recruitments for Farming Learnership False, Says Dept
The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has expressed concern at an audio recording circulating on various social media platforms. Read more »
