South Africa

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says the wet weather is expected to shift eastward, affecting Limpopo, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal.

Ambassador Tebogo Seokolo has urged senior officials from across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region to confront “uncomfortable realities” around trade, food security and infrastructure, as they work to accelerate regional integration and economic development.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that the late former Minister of Defence and leader of the Congress of the People (COPE), Mosiuoa Gerard Patrick Lekota, will be honoured with a Special Official Funeral Category 2 on Saturday, 14 March.

In a continuous effort to root out fraud and corruption at South Africa’s ports of entry, the Border Management and Immigration Anti-Corruption Forum (BMIACF), under the chairpersonship of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), is taking its message of the impact of corruption to the Maseru port of entry.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has praised South African rugby for its role in promoting unity and nation-building, saying the sport continues to inspire national pride and social cohesion.

The South African government has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding access to water and addressing persistent supply challenges.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says government is implementing measures to stabilise municipalities facing persistent service delivery challenges.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says government is intensifying intelligence-driven operations to combat illegal mining in parts of Gauteng Province, including communities in the East and West Rand.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says government is prioritising the completion of delayed water infrastructure projects to address the country’s water challenges.

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen and Gauteng MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, will spearhead continuing efforts to roll out the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine campaign, with a visit to Katlehong on Saturday.

The Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Mondli Gungubele will launch the African Digital Transformation Centre (ADTC) as a national and regional platform to accelerate innovation, digital skills development, and entrepreneurship this afternoon.

Government has welcomed the sentencing of former Member of Parliament (MP) Vincent Smith to seven years’ imprisonment on charges that include fraud and corruption related to state capture.

The Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong will undertake a working visit to Nairobi, Kenya, where he will strengthen bilateral cooperation in the communication space with the East African nation.

Eskom has initiated a public consultation process on its intention to interrupt electricity supply in some municipalities.

The City of Tshwane Emergency Services Department is urging communities to exercise caution as thunderstorms are expected on Friday 06 March 2026.