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Parliamentary committee welcomes improved water board performance

Thursday, March 12, 2026

The Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation has welcomed improvements in the performance of water boards, Lepelle Northern Water and Overberg Water, while warning that persistent misalignment across the water value chain continues to leave some communities without reliable access to water.

NPA ramps up fight against organised crime

Thursday, March 12, 2026

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is intensifying the fight against organised crime by moving beyond prosecuting “foot soldiers” to targeting kingpins, syndicate leaders and those who control criminal networks.

Arrival of 100 000 FMD vaccine intensifies WC response

Thursday, March 12, 2026

A shipment of 100 000 doses of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine has arrived at Cape Town International Airport, strengthening the Western Cape Government’s efforts to contain the disease and protect the province’s livestock sector.

SADC must accelerate value addition and regional integration – Magosi

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Executive Secretary of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Elias Magosi has emphasised that the Southern African region must move beyond exporting raw minerals and accelerate value addition to unlock industrial growth and economic transformation.

SADC urged to strengthen regional cooperation amid global shocks

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Southern African countries must deepen regional cooperation to shield their economies from growing global geopolitical and economic shocks, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola said on Thursday.

Mpumalanga opens new school for learning

Thursday, March 12, 2026

The Mpumalanga Education Department has opened a newly completed, state-of-the-art high school within the Nkomazi Local Municipality for learners and educators.

SAWS issues a warning for disruptive rain

Thursday, March 12, 2026

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has advised that cloudy and cool conditions are expected over the north-eastern parts of South Africa from Thursday into the weekend, with a possibility of isolated to scattered rain and showers.

Suspect to appear in court on rhino horn theft charge

Thursday, March 12, 2026

A 44-year-old foreign national is due to appear in the Kempton Park Magistrate Court today on charges of contravention of the National Environmental Management and Biodiversity Act.