Free State records 45 new foot and mouth disease cases

Cows seen in a field The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says the Free State has recorded 45 new foot and mouth disease cases, bringing the provincial total to 194. Outbreaks have been confirmed in several areas across the province, including Heilbron, Deneysville and Sasolburg. Strict movement restrictions and quarantines remain in place. Farmers are warned that movement…

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Boks head to 2027 Rugby World Cup draw as top seed

Springboks finish the season with a massive victory over Wales. The Springboks capped their year with a record 73-0 defeat of Wales in Cardiff. The Boks lost just twice in 2025 and finished up as the number one-ranked team in the world. They will be seeded first for the draw for the 2027 Rugby World…

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259 parliamentary questions put to ministers remain unanswered

Outside City Hall where Parliament sits. 1 minute 259 written questions from members of Parliament to Ministers were not answered by 27 December this year. This has emerged on a parliamentary publication list regarding unanswered written and oral questions. Police Minister Senzo Mchunu as well as Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson are the…

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Provincial leadership to assess storm damages across Western Cape

File | Residents walk between flooded shacks following severe weather conditions An inter-departmental provincial leadership delegation is travelling across parts of the Western Cape to assess damages from the recent storms. The group, led by Premier Alan Winde, will assess damages in Malmesbury, Ceres and the greater Cederberg region. Western Cape Finance Minister, Deidré Baartman,…

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Traffic on N3 heavily affected by storm in KZN

Storm seen over an area Several areas in KwaZulu-Natal have been affected by severe thunderstorms accompanied by hail and strong winds. The severe weather conditions follow level 5 and 4 warnings for areas in the northern, midlands and coastal parts of the province. Authorities say traffic flow along the N3, and other affected areas has…

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Shivambu not on MK Party’s nine new MPs list

Former MK Party Secretary General Floyd Shivambu speaking at a party event. The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has announced nine Members of Parliament (MPs) designates to be sworn in at the National Assembly this coming week but the name of former Secretary- General, Floyd Shivambu is not on the list. In a statement, the party’s…

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Kganyago praises insurance companies’ resilience during COVID

A graphic depicting insurance 3 minutes South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Governor Lesetja Kganyago has emphasised that the insurance industry must seek to strengthen societal resilience amid growing environmental and technological insurance related risks. Delegates at the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) Annual Conference in Cape Town heard that cyber security and climate change…

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