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Rain falling on an umbrella. Teams from the Department of Transport and Human Settlements in KwaZulu-Natal say they have responded to reports of wind damage in the Pietermaritzburg area. Heavy winds overnight caused widespread damage, with some residents reporting fallen trees and power outages. This comes as the weather service has issued a level five…

CoGTA says the deficit shortage of Environmental Health Practitioners stands at 4450 Municipalities across the country have a shortage of over 4000 Environmental Health Practitioners (EHP) and this is one of the areas that is contributing to the spread of foodborne diseases. This is because many municipalities do not have the capacity to monitor food…

Franklin Sonn, former South African ambassador to the United States, has passed away at the age of 86. The family of the former South African ambassador and struggle stalwart, Franklin Sonn, says he will be remembered for his dedication to creating a more equitable society. Sonn died in Cape Town, yesterday afternoon after a short…

The Western Cape Department of Health says free childhood vaccines are available at all public health facilities The Western Cape Department of Health has warned of a rise in measles cases in areas including Khayelitsha, Mitchells Plain, Eerste River, Somerset West, Mfuleni, Kraaifontein, and Wesbank. Spokesperson, Monique Johnstone, says declining childhood vaccination rates are contributing…

Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga. Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga has called on the G20 Disability Inclusion Working Group, to elevate disability issues at the G20 Summit. Chikunga was speaking at the 2025 South African Disability Conference at the Indaba Hotel in Johannesburg. She stressed…

File image | Franklin Sonn, former South African ambassador to the United States, has passed away at the age of 86. Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis, says the city joins the nation in mourning the passing of Dr Franklin Sonn. Sonn died on Saturday in Cape Town at the age of 86. Hill-Lewis says Sonn…

Rain drops hitting the ground. Johannesburg’s City Power has warned that the electricity grid is constrained as a result of the rainy weather. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued an Orange Level 9 weather warning, for heavy rain and localised flooding on Sunday in Gauteng and three other provinces. City Power spokesperson Isaac Mangena…

Eskom has received two licences for Koeberg Unit-1 and Unit-2 to allow continued operations for the next 20 years. Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says nuclear energy will continue to play a critical role in electricity generation in the country. [Pics] The Minister of Electricity and Energy Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa joined by…