South Africa

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms in Gauteng, and the western and southern parts of Mpumalanga on Thursday.

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) is working with other law enforcement agencies to re-apprehend an inmate who escaped from the Boksburg Correctional Centre.

The National House of Traditional and Khoisan Leaders (NHTKL), as the custodian of culture and tradition and the anchor of societal moral values, will launch a series of memorial lectures titled ‘Lenaka’.

The City of Durban is gearing to host the prestigious 2024 Velosolutions Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Pump Track World Championships Finals, which will take place at the GO!Durban Academy KwaMashu site, on 9 November 2024.

National Treasury has published on its website the operating and capital budgets of municipalities, as adopted by their respective councils.

The province of KwaZulu-Natal has been a hive of activity ahead of the District Development Model (DDM) Presidential Imbizo taking place on Friday.

South Africa’s G20 Education Working Group Presidency will focus on equipping young people with skills for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Human Settlements Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to ensuring that the country achieves the New Urban Agenda in a more sustainable way.

Following recent cases of food poisoning among learners, the Department of Basic Education is working with the Department of Health to develop safety guidelines for schools to effectively mitigate the risks of organophosphate pesticide exposure in school environments.

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says the administration of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams has been progressing well thus far, showcasing the strength and resilience of the education sector systems.

Newly elected mayor of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, Babalwa Lobishe, has reassured residents that electricity supply will be restored soon.

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Thembi Simelane, is expected to visit the Durban Magistrate’s Court to assess progress in the implementation of the virtual remand detainee system on Friday.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Thursday respond to questions in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) relating to several critical issues impacting South Africa’s township and rural economies.

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has encouraged young leaders to consider applying for positions on the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) Board.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to embark on a visit to KwaZulu-Natal over the next three days.