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Department monitors Knysna water supply interventions

Sunday, January 11, 2026

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has reassured the public that work is being done to stabilise the water supply and improve system resilience in Knysna and the broader Garden Route coastal route.

Rain expected as a result of low-pressure system

Sunday, January 11, 2026

A low-pressure system is expected to influence weather conditions over the north-eastern parts of the country, bringing significant rain and thunderstorms over the coming days, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) said.

Public Works terminates lease associated with “Cat” Matlala

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Minister Dean Macpherson has confirmed that the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has terminated the lease agreement with Medicare 24 Tshwane District, linked to suspected criminal mastermind, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.

Reconnaissance flight to assess Wemmershoek fire extent

Sunday, January 11, 2026

As the fire in Wemmershoek, Franschhoek continues to burn out of control, the Cape Winelands District Municipality said a reconnaissance flight will be conducted to assess the full extent of the fire.

Progress made in containing Overstrand fires

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Firefighters remain on high alert for any signs of smoke or flames in the Overstrand area following fires in Pearly Beach and Stanford in the Western Cape.

Eskom’s power system remains stable

Sunday, January 11, 2026

As industries gradually resume operations following the festive break, Eskom says its power system remains stable and ready to meet the projected rise in electricity demand amid the heightened economic activity in the coming weeks.

Lamola once again condemns US military strikes on Venezuela

Friday, January 9, 2026

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has once again condemned the unilateral military strikes carried out by the United States against Venezuela, reaffirming the country’s commitment to multilateralism.

He also denounced the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro and his spouse, who are facing trial in the United States. 

This follows an incident in which United States special forces took Maduro and his wife to the United States early on Saturday morning.

Results of alleged 2025 matric exam cheats to be delayed

Friday, January 9, 2026

Some 40 National Senior Certificate (NSC) 2025 candidates who were implicated in a breach of exam papers will have to wait to hear their exam results as the Department of Basic Education (DBE) and the National Investigative Task Team (NITT) investigating the breach continue their processes.

Upgraded water infrastructure brings aid to communities

Friday, January 9, 2026

In a move to improve water security for the residents of the Rustenburg Local Municipality in the North West and Thabazimbi Local Municipality in Limpopo, Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina, has handed over upgraded water infrastructure for communities.