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Be careful of flash floods as rains continue

Thursday, February 14, 2019

As the end of rainy season approaches, the Department of Water and Sanitation has advised people who live in areas experiencing severe thunderstorms to be careful of localised flash floods.

Department set to improve War on Leaks programme

Thursday, February 14, 2019

The Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation has welcomed the Department of Water and Sanitation’s commitment to reconsider the model of the War on Leaks programme, following challenges experienced in the last year.

SA making strides against rhino poaching

Thursday, February 14, 2019

South Africa’s efforts to curb rhino poaching continue to produce results, with 2018 figures revealing that incidents had dropped to 769, down from 1 028 in 2017.

Security around Vilakazi Street to be improved

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Government and tourism stakeholders operating around the Vilakazi Precinct will tackle security issues around the internationally renowned heritage site.

Mokgoro calls for delivery of services

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Ahead of tabling the North West State of the Province Address (SOPA), Premier Professor Job Mokgoro has stressed the need for the executive to respond to the outcry for basic services.