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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.

Learners, students, urged to hold their heads up high

Friday, January 9, 2026

As the 2026 academic year is set to get underway soon, Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, has urged learners and students to put their best foot forward academically in order to make their dreams a reality.

BMA intercepts minors believed to be travelling to Zim 

Friday, January 9, 2026

The Border Management Authority (BMA), in close collaboration with the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), has intercepted over 20 minors near the Limpopo River close to the Beitbridge border fence.

Weather service debunks "Storm Baron" warning

Thursday, January 8, 2026

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has confirmed that a message that is currently circulating on social media platforms warning of a storm dubbed “Storm Baron” is false and should be regarded as a hoax.

Nestlé recalls NAN baby formula batch due to toxin risk

Thursday, January 8, 2026

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has issued a recall for NAN Special Pro HA Infant Formula, which is designed for the dietary management of infants at risk of developing a cow’s milk protein allergy.

The product affected is NAN Special Pro HA in the 800g package for children aged zero to 12 months, with the batch number 51660742F3, produced in June 2025.

According to the NCC, this product has been distributed through all major retailers and distributors across South Africa and has been exported to Namibia and Eswatini.

Concern over public safety following North West lightning incident

Thursday, January 8, 2026

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has expressed serious public safety concerns after 40 people were reported to have been hit by lightning around Majaneng, a rural village in the Hammanskraal area, near Pretoria, earlier this month.