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Government intervenes over sewer crisis in JB Marks Municipality

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Poorly functioning wastewater treatment plants and ongoing sewerage spillages continue to contribute significantly to water pollution in JB Marks Local Municipality in North West, prompting intervention by the national Department of Water and Sanitation.

SANDF deploys rescue team to assist in flood-stricken areas

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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 stranded in the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces.

Media urged to submit entries for SADC media awards

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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 Community (SADC) Media Awards competition.

Eskom brings services to the people

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Eskom is rolling out a new customer service model featuring scheduled mobile customer hubs and pop-up service points across communities in a bid to expand access to customer support and bring services closer to where customers live and work.

Premier Ramathuba welcomes national disaster classification

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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 will unlock much-needed support to assist with recovery and rebuilding efforts.

President hails Class of 2025

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated the Matric Class of 2025 for achieving the highest National Senior Certificate pass rate in South Africa’s history, describing the results as a source of inspiration and encouragement for learners across the country.

Eskom recovery continues unabated

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Eskom’s Generation Recovery Plan continues to yield results as the power system remains stable with more than 245 days without the implementation of load shedding.

Support for total ban on alcohol use for drivers

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Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Transport has thrown its support behind Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy’s call to ban any level of alcohol consumption for drivers.