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SAPS destroys over 13 000 firearms

Friday, February 20, 2026

In an effort to remove illegal firearms from circulation, the South African Police Service (SAPS) destroyed a total of 13 859 firearms during its second firearm destruction process for the 2025/26 financial year.

Rand Water granted temporary boost to stabilise Gauteng supply

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has authorised Rand Water to abstract additional water from the Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS) as part of urgent interventions to stabilise Gauteng’s strained water supply network.

SADC health ministers to meet next week

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Ministers of Health and other Ministers responsible for HIV and AIDS within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) are expected to hold a joint meeting in Johannesburg next week.

KZN Transport welcomes peace deal after Phoenix e-hailing assault

Thursday, February 19, 2026

KwaZulu-Natal Transport and Human Settlements MEC Siboniso Duma has welcomed what he described as a ground-breaking peace agreement between the KZN E-Hailing Council and the Phoenix Taxi Association following the recent assault of a Bolt driver in Phoenix.

Law firm appointed to probe death of Grade R learner

Thursday, February 19, 2026

The Gauteng Department of Education has appointed an Independent Investigative Law Firm to probe the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of Grade R learner, Manqoba Mnisi.

Public Works, North West to sign agreement to redevelop Pilanesberg Airport

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson, North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi and Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality Mayor, Dinah Pitso will on Friday sign two historic Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) at Pilanesberg Airport, outside Rustenburg.