A flooded river stream. Johannesburg Emergency Services have urged residents to avoid river streams used for baptisms and cleansing rituals, as heavy rains continue across the province. The South African Weather Services (SAWS) upgraded its Orange level 5 warning to Level 9 for heavy downpours. The rain is expected to cause localised flooding in parts…
Heavy downpours. Farmers in South Africa’s summer rainfall areas are getting ready for another season of above average rainfall. This follows heavy rainfall during the previous season, when many farmers were severely affected in terms of the quality of their grain and livestock diseases. Farmers and other agricultural role players in the North West province…
The South African Weather Service has upgraded its Orange level five warning for heavy downpours today. The rains could lead to localised flooding in some parts of Gauteng and Mpumalanga, to an orange Level 9 warning. The level five remains in place for the Free State, North West, and KwaZulu-Natal. Weather Forecaster Lehlohonolo Thobela is…
Franklin Sonn, former South African ambassador to the United States, has passed away at the age of 86. In a statement, President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing of educator, diplomat and business leader Dr. Franklin Sonn who contributed significantly to different sectors of society and the economy. Franklin Sonn, former…
[File photo:] Farm workers tending to crops. The North West Department of Agriculture has made R23 million available to support grain farmers in the Ngaka Modiri Molema District, as the planting season kicks off. [WATCH] Emerging and commercial farmers in the North West have welcomed the launch of Agri Hub, which aims to enhance agricultural…
One lane has been opened following a tragic accident on the N8 where 41 were injured and 10 killed One lane has been opened for traffic flow on the N8 between Bloemfontein and Botshabelo following an accident involving a truck and an Interstate bus that claimed 10 lives. Traffic authorities say both vehicles were travelling…
South Africa will soon welcome world leaders to the G20SouthAfrica Summit scheduled for 22 – 23 November 2025, in Johannesburg, Gauteng Province. In a significant step towards ensuring a smooth G20 summit, Johannesburg authorities have completed a comprehensive safety run. The Johannesburg Metro Police, South African Police Service, and the Road Traffic Management Corporation teamed…
Prominent South African Broadcaster Clarence Keyter. Prominent South African Broadcaster Clarence Keyter has died. The 80-year-old died on Friday night due to natural causes after a long illness, for which he received treatment at an East Rand hospital. Keyter was best known as the voice behind the live worldwide broadcast of Nelson Mandela’s release from…
Graphic depicting debt The Civil 20 South Africa Summit has called for the cancellation of debt of developing countries as it wrapped up its three-day gathering in Benoni in Ekurhuleni on Gauteng’s East Rand. Over 500 civil society activists and leaders met since Wednesday to discuss ways to reinforce civil society’s role in tackling global…
Franklin Sonn, former South African ambassador to the United States, has passed away at the age of 86. Franklin Sonn, former South African ambassador to the United States, has passed away at the age of 86. Born in Vosburg in the Karoo and raised in Queenstown in the Eastern Cape, Sonn graduated from the University…
