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Probe into Free State crash 

Sunday, November 16, 2025

The Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, and Deputy Minister, Mkhuleko Hlengwa, have directed the RTMC to investigate the cause of a truck and an Interstate Bus Train crash in the Free State.

E-hailing APP Providers urged to register with Transport dept

Sunday, November 16, 2025

E-hailing APP Providers working with e-hailing operators in Gauteng have been urged to legally register their applications in line with Section 66(A) of the National Land Transport Amendment Act, 2009 (Act No. 5 of 2009).

Collaboration key for biodiversity conservation

Friday, November 14, 2025

The Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Narend Singh, has emphasised that safeguarding South Africa’s biodiversity requires a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach, anchored by a shared national mission.

DWS welcomes court ruling on Emalahleni sewage pollution case

Friday, November 14, 2025

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has welcomed a judgment by the Mpumalanga Division of the High Court, which found the Emalahleni Local Municipality guilty of multiple environmental offences under the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) and the National Water Act (NWA).

Macpherson hails “historic” national construction summit

Friday, November 14, 2025

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has hailed this week’s National Construction Summit as a “historic” milestone, saying it reaffirmed government’s commitment to rebuilding South Africa’s construction industry through regulatory reforms, improved project delivery, and stronger accountability.

Heavy rain with risk of flooding this weekend

Friday, November 14, 2025

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has advised that the central and eastern parts of South Africa are expected to experience widespread rainfall and severe thunderstorms, which both bring a risk of flooding, amongst others.