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SAWS issues heavy rain warning

Friday, January 10, 2025

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of scattered to widespread showers and thundershowers over the central and eastern parts of the country, which may result in heavy downpours and lead to flooding.

Deputy President delivers eulogy at former Minister's funeral

Friday, January 10, 2025

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has described the late democratic South Africa’s first Minister of Education, Professor Sibusiso Bengu, as a “distinguished educator, diplomat and a servant of the people”.

Call for justice following alleged rape of initiate 

Friday, January 10, 2025

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa has called for swift justice following the alleged rape of an 18-year-old male customary initiate in Centani, Eastern Cape.

North West on high alert amid heavy rains

Friday, January 10, 2025

The North West Provincial Disaster Management Centre (PMDC), working together with Municipal Disaster Centres, remains on high alert for incidents of disaster across the province.

NICD calls for calm amidst reported HMPV cases in China

Friday, January 10, 2025

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has issued a statement assuring the public that there is no need to panic about the reported cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV).

Condolences for family of Kwaito legend, Doc Shebeleza

Friday, January 10, 2025

Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Matome Chiloane, has expressed “deep sadness” at the passing of Kwaito legend and pioneer Victor ‘Doc Shebeleza’ Bogopane.