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Weather service warns of heavy rain from Sunday

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The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of widespread heavy rain in the days ahead, which could result in flooding or river flooding that might cause significant disruption in some provinces.

BMA intercepts harmful skin lightning products at OR Tambo

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The Border Management Authority’s (BMA) port health team, working in the cargo section of the OR Tambo International Airport, on Thursday intercepted 865kg of skin lightning products, as well as unregistered medicine. 

KZN disaster teams respond to storm-affected families

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The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Disaster Management Centre (PDMC) has responded to the disasters caused by thunderstorms in the Umgungundlovu and Harry Gwala Districts, following the inclement weather on Sunday and Monday night in Pietermaritzburg.

SAMATU commends adoption of NHI Bill

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The South African Medical Association Trade Union (SAMATU) says the adoption of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill represents a monumental achievements in South Africa's journey towards accomplishing universal health coverage.

President, Cabinet return to the Free State

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured residents of the Lejweleputswa District Municipality that government at all levels is working hard to ensure that the challenges that they face are resolved.

Zulu to relaunch SheDecides Movement

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Social Development Minister, Lindiwe Zulu, will today relaunch the SheDecides Movement in South Africa in collaboration with Kgosi Gaboilelwe Moroka of Barolong Boo Seleka Traditional Council in the Free State.

Make your inputs on substance use policy

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The Department of Social Development has reminded South Africans to make comments on the gazetted Prevention and Treatment of Substance Use Disorder Policy.

Police make R150 million cocaine bust at Durban Harbour

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KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, has commended the successful operation by a multi-disciplinary team of police intelligence and border agents at the Port of Durban which has taken millions of rand worth of drugs off the street.

Free State communities share expectations ahead of Imbizo

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As scores converged at the Kopano Indoor Sports Centre in Thabong, Free State, for the 11th District Development Model (DDM) Presidential Imbizo, some local residents of the Matjhabeng Local Municipality shared what they expected to be addressed by authorities at the gathering.