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President Ramaphosa assesses flood damage, calls for stronger disaster response

Monday, January 19, 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa says leadership must be visible and present when communities are in distress, as government intensifies its response to devastating floods that have led to loss of life, destroyed infrastructure, displaced families and disrupted schooling across several provinces.

Government intervenes over sewer crisis in JB Marks Municipality

Monday, January 19, 2026

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.