Scene of the bus accident The Limpopo Department of Transport has informed motorists of a serious road accident involving a Malawian bus travelling from Gauteng on the N1 near the Witvlag turn-off. An unconfirmed number of fatalities has been reported, while the number of injuries is still to be confirmed. The road is currently closed….
Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson. The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson says there are continued attempts by officials in his department, to sabotage the department’s leasing protocols. Speaking during the Economics Cluster’s answer and question session in the National Assembly, he said self-serving officials try to manipulate the system…
[FILE] Sports, Arts and Culture minister, Gayton McKenzie at Human Rights Day commemoration, in Kimberley Brand South Africa says sport continues to play a key role in promoting social cohesion and strengthening South Africa’s international image. Chief Executive Officer Neville Matjie says major sporting events and achievements continue to attract visitors to the country while…
City of Johannesburg, Gauteng Province. The financial challenges facing the City of Johannesburg have intensified following a strongly worded letter from Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to Executive Mayor Dada Morero. The letter raises concerns about what has been described as an unfunded or “fictional” budget, a reported R25 billion debt burden, liquidity pressures and allegations…
Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe addresses crowds at the Victory Ministry Church during a Child Protection Month launch programme in eDumbe, Zululand District Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal on 03 May 2026. Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe says she has not misled Parliament in relation to the vehicles that were donated by the Chinese Embassy to the African National…
Classroom with tables and chairs. The Western Cape Department of Education says 29 schools will remain closed in the Eden and Central Karoo district after storms battered the Garden Route and Little Karoo over the past two days. 89 000 children at 125 schools were affected by the school closures on Wednesday and Thursday. Education…
Eskom has started cutting electricity supply to the Mamusa Local Municipality based in Schweizer Reneke. The power utility says it has initiated legal processes due to mounting arrears owed by the municipality, which reportedly amounts to millions of rand. Mamusa Municipality was among 14 municipalities across the country that received final notices from Eskom in…
Test tubes labelled “Hantavirus positive” in this illustration taken May 7, 2026. Transport Minister Barbara Creecy says her department is working around the clock with health officials to monitor the Hantavirus cases. Speaking at the close of the National Aviation Conference in Johannesburg, the Minister addressed growing concerns following the death of three people linked…
Technology solutions company Liquid Intelligent Technologies says it has connected 45 public schools in the Umlazi and Pinetown regions of KwaZulu-Natal to high-speed internet. The company says the initiative includes dedicated internet lines and infrastructure maintenance to improve access to digital learning resources for learners and educators. Spokesperson Ziaad Suleman says digital connectivity is becoming…
Heavy rain. The Eastern Cape Department of Education has extended school closures in parts of the province affected by bad weather conditions to Friday. This follows a recent South African Weather Services (SAWS) report indicating that the rain will continue until Friday evening. Weather warning: Damaging winds Affected area: Eastern Cape Validity period: 07 May…
