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Twelve sluice gates remain open at Vaal Dam

Thursday, February 23, 2023

Despite the decrease in the upstream water flow, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says the 12 opened sluice gates at the Vaal Dam will remain as such.

DPWI welcomes budget increase for infrastructure projects

Thursday, February 23, 2023

Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) Minister, Patricia de Lille, says she welcomes the increase in investment for much needed infrastructure projects especially the Strategic Integrated Projects (SIPs) which were gazetted in July 2020 in line with the Infrastructure Development Act of 2014.

Comments invited on draft Eastern Seaboard Development Framework

Thursday, February 23, 2023

The Department of Agriculture Land Reform and Rural Development has invited all interested people, including organisations and institutions, to submit comments and representations on the draft Eastern Seaboard Regional Spatial Development Framework (ESRSDF).

Investigation underway in alleged assault of educator

Thursday, February 23, 2023

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education, Mbali Frazer, has established a Transversal Team to probe an alleged assault of an educator and the ambushing of the principal by a gunman at Sarasvati Primary School in Tongaat, North of Durban.

CoGTA Deputy Minister visits flood hit areas in Mpumalanga

Thursday, February 23, 2023

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Deputy Minister, Thembi Nkadimeng, has visited the Nkomazi Local Municipality in Mpumalanga as part of the ongoing assessment of provinces and areas affected by floods.

Anti-gangsterism campaign goes to Polokwane

Thursday, February 23, 2023

As part of implementing the 2017 Anti-Gangsterism Strategy, the Department of Social Development will on Thursday and Friday host an interactive dialogue with children and parents in Polokwane, Limpopo.

Cogta relief teams preparing for Cyclone Freddy

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Thembi Nkadimeng, says the department is preparing for any eventuality ahead of the announcement that Cyclone Freddy is expected to bring heavy rains and strong winds in the north eastern part of South Africa from early Saturday morning.

Cogta welcomes solutions to address municipal debt

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta), Thembi Nkadimeng, says Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s announcement that National Treasury is working with Eskom to find solutions to municipal debt will come as some relief to cash strapped municipalities.

Ministers welcome 2023 Budget

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Government Ministers have welcomed the 2023 Budget Speech, saying Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana did his best to extricate the country from an economic conundrum.