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Citizens express their wishes ahead of SONA

Thursday, February 8, 2024

Reducing unemployment and tackling crime are some of the items on the wish list of Capetonians that they hope President Cyril Ramaphosa will speak to when he delivers the State of the Nation Address (SONA).

SONA 2024 a 'unique' milestone after 30 years of democracy

Thursday, February 8, 2024

South Africans can look forward to a “unique” State of the Nation Address (SONA) this evening, as the important event is being held against the backdrop of the country preparing to commemorate 30 years of democracy.

Taking stock of the sixth administration

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Thursday’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) to be delivered by President Cyril Ramaphosa will be the last one to be made by the sixth administration.

Cloudy conditions expected ahead of SONA

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) predicts a cloudy start to Thursday’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), with skies clearing in the afternoon and moderate winds.

KZN disaster teams respond to areas affected by severe thunderstorm

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

The KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Department says provincial disaster management teams are responding to the trail of destruction caused by severe thunderstorms, accompanied by strong winds and lightning, in Dannhauser, Estcourt, Vryheid and Ulundi.

SA rallies behind Bafana Bafana

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Zizi Kodwa, has encouraged South Africans to get behind Bafana Bafana as they take on Nigeria in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-finals on Wednesday.

PRASA Western Cape making strides

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Acting regional manager of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) in the Western Cape, Raymond Maseko, says the agency has done much work to recover the province’s network following a series of challenges.