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Tzaneen dam wall project revised completion for 2026

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has announced a revised completion date for the raising of Tzaneen Dam Wall project, which was initially scheduled for March 2025.

Eastern Cape's N2 to close for blasting

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has advised road users that blasting is scheduled to take place on the N2 national road between KwaBhaca and EmaXesibeni in the Eastern Cape.

Disaster Management Committee assesses impact of adverse weather

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

An urgent special meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee on Disaster Management (ICDM) to respond to the country’s adverse weather conditions was convened by the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa.

National Convention to set agenda for the National Dialogue

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for a National Convention on Friday, the 15th of August 2025, which will represent the diversity of the South African nation and set the agenda for the National Dialogue.

Mashatile’s office rebuffs claims of misuse of State funds for ’extravagant’ overseas trips

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

The Office of the Deputy President has released a statement denying allegations of misusing State funds related to Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s international travel. 

This statement follows extensive media coverage from various news outlets and public speculation on the matter. 

“Categorically, the Office and the Deputy President have not, as seems to be suggested, misused State funds or been extravagant in financing the costs of the Deputy President’s international travel,” the statement read on Tuesday evening.