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SAWS warns of persistent rain

Monday, April 13, 2026

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says a cut-off low (COL) is situated over the central interior of the country, and it has resulted in scattered to widespread showers and thundershowers over the central and eastern parts.

Register to vote using online platforms now

Monday, April 13, 2026

South Africans do not have to wait for the upcoming voter registration weekend to confirm their status on the voters’ roll ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections.

Draft routine vaccination scheme, a leap forward against FMD

Monday, April 13, 2026

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has formally published the Routine Vaccination Scheme for Foot and Mouth Disease (RVS-FMD), introducing a new framework to strengthen disease management in South Africa’s livestock sector.

Deputy President launches 4IR lab in Mpumalanga

Monday, April 13, 2026

The Chairperson of the Human Resource Development Council, Deputy President Paul Mashatile, will on Tuesday officially launch the Gert Sibande Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) lab and Centre of Specialisation Millwright Workshop in the Mpumalanga Province.

Northern Cape hosts inaugural investment conference

Monday, April 13, 2026

Northern Cape Premier, Dr Zamani Saul, will officiate the inaugural Investment and Jobs Conference on Monday at the Seperepere International Convention Centre in Kimberley.

Travel surges by 21% during Easter peak period

Sunday, April 12, 2026

The Border Management Authority (BMA) has recorded a significant increase in cross-border travel during the 2026 Easter period, with more than 1.2 million travellers passing through South Africa’s ports of entry.