Eastern Cape villagers fund their own water supply
They say Alfred Nzo District Municipality has failed them.
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BMA to meet with Mozambican leadership on border post closure
This amid protests owing to political tensions in that country, which have culminated in reports of vehicles being burnt on the Mozambican side of the border.
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Eastern Cape’s Elundini residents urged to be on high alert for rabies
This is after a donkey exhibiting signs of rabies, including aggression and unusual behaviour, was reported to have bitten several individuals, including a child, on Wednesday.
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Eskom serves City of Johannesburg with power interruption notice
According to Eskom, the CoJ and City Power owe nearly R5 billion in unpaid bulk electricity supply, plus a further R1.4 billion, which Eskom said will become due and payable at the end of this month.
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South Africa weather forecast for Sunday, 10 November 2024
The SA Weather Service has issued the following warnings and advisories for Sunday, 10 November 2024:
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Lower uMkhomazi Water Scheme project achieves over 60% completion
The project valued at over R20 billion is expected to improve water supply to approximately 50 000 households across the eThekwini and Ugu Municipal Districts along KwaZulu-Natal’s South Coast. The project has to date achieved over 60% completion.
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Eskom, French development agency sign R125 million grant agreement
The hydro storage system project is located in the Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality in Limpopo and has been billed as a top priority project by the Infrastructure South Africa Programme.
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President Ramaphosa notes progress by the Presidential eThekwini Working Group
The PeWG operates across three spheres of government and includes representatives from the private sector and labour.
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Govt commits to investing in critical industries for job creation
This is according to Deputy President Paul Mashatile, who responded to questions in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) relating to several critical issues impacting South Africa’s township and rural economies.
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KwaZulu-Natal lauded for its resilience and determination to recover
The President was delivering opening remarks at the meeting between the National Executive and the KwaZulu-Natal provincial Executive Council at the Coastlands Musgrave Hotel in Durban, on Thursday.
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South Africa weather forecast for Saturday, 9 November 2024
The SA Weather Service has issued the following weather warnings and advisories for Saturday, 9 November 2024.
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Gauteng government halts all food sales near schools over safety concerns
Gauteng is tightening safety controls and suspending food sales around schools following severe foodborne illness cases.
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Gayton McKenzie clears the air on Patriotic Alliance ‘mass exodus’
Gayton McKenzie addresses reports of a mass resignation of Patriotic Alliance MPs, explaining it as a strategic move for 2026.
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South Africa weather forecast for Friday, 8 November 2024
The SA Weather Service (SAWS) has issued the following weather warnings and advisories for Friday, 8 November 2024.
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Lebombo border closes over high-risk Mozambique protests [video]
Due to violent protests in Mozambique, the Lebombo border has been closed, with South Africa stepping up security as the unrest continues.
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Towering Shaka Zulu statue unveiled at KZN airport
The statue, situated prominently outside the airport named after King Shaka, aims to better represent the historic king’s fierce warrior legacy.
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Several parts of Tshwane hit by water outage: Here’s what we know
Water outages impact parts of Tshwane due to a pump failure at Rand Water’s Palmiet Station, affecting Soshanguve, Pretoria East, and more.
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Sekhukhune municipal manager sentence suspended in R230 million VBS scandal
Mohlala’s conviction relates to the illegal investment of municipal funds into VBS Mutual Bank, contravening the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA).
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Dali Mpofu ditches EFF to join MK Party: Here’s how Julius Malema reacted
In an interview with the SABC, Mpofu explained that his departure was “nothing personal” and was driven by a desire to create “a vehicle for his people.”
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SANParks ready to receive visitors for 2024 Festive Season
SANParks announced the introduction of the Table Mountain National Park Volunteer Safety Services (VSS), which is a partnership with interested and affected civil society organisations to improve response to crime.
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Mashatile to respond to questions in Parliament about township economy and extortion
Mashatile will also zoom into government’s strategies to transform apartheid spatial planning by investing in critical industries such as manufacturing.
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Matric exams progressing smoothly despite some minor disruptions
Today marks the 12th day of the matric exams which commenced on 21 October 2024.
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Casual workers protest outside Joburg mayor’s office, demanding jobs
They also want feedback on the City’s recruitment processes.
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Walking Joburg’s biggest, baddest river: gold dust and gunk
Day 1 on the Klip River: Selby to Riverlea.
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South Africa weather forecast for Thursday, 7 November 2024
The SA Weather Service has issued the following weather warnings and advisories for Thursday, 7 November 2024.
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US marine company identifies key area in new MH370 search
Ocean Infinity has proposed a new search area for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 in the southern Indian Ocean, reigniting hope for answers to one of aviation’s greatest mysteries.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa yet to recognise Donald Trump re-election
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has yet to congratulate Donald Trump on his re-election, amid recent tensions between the two countries over foreign policy.
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South Africa will lose its public post office this month
The post office, which was placed under business rescue in 2022, now needs a further R3.8 billion to continue operations, a demand the government has struggled to meet.
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Top DIRCO official believes South Africa benefits most with Trump as US president
DIRCO official Clayson Monyela advocates for Trump’s presidency, suggesting Republican leadership supports South Africa’s interests more effectively.
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BELA Bill latest news: Afri-Forum ramps up the resistance with new threats
One of the strongest criticisms from Afri-Forum and other Afrikaans advocacy groups is that the BELA Bill could lead to a decline in Afrikaans-language education.