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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.

MEC saddened by death of Grade 1 Gauteng learner

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has expressed devastation at the death of a Grade 1 girl learner who passed away after allegedly consuming biscuits from a local spaza shop.

Agricultural sector urged to protect livestock from extreme heat

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Western Cape Agriculture MEC, Dr Ivan Meyer, has urged the agriculture sector to take the necessary measures to protect lives, livestock, crops and agricultural infrastructure amid the continued extreme heat and numerous veld fires across the province.