Cape town: The government has secured a US$925 million loan from the World Bank as part of a larger US$3 billion initiative aimed at enhancing service delivery and upgrading aging infrastructure in South Africa’s metropolitan municipalities. The program targets eight metropolitan areas: Buffalo City, Cape Town, Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg, Tshwane, eThekwini,

Johannesburg: Tackling the significant challenges in South Africa’s water and sanitation sector requires increased investment in infrastructure and sustainable water management to ensure a secure supply for everyone, Deputy President Paul Mashatile said. According to South African Government News Agency, Deputy President Mashatile emphasized the importance of the dialogue organized

Cape town: Two foreign nationals, a Chinese and a Malawian citizen, are expected to appear in the Athlone Magistrates’ Court on Monday, following their arrest for the alleged possession of abalone worth over R3 million in Cape Town. The suspects were apprehended in Amazon Street, Primrose Park, during an intelligence-driven

Tshwane: The National Department of Health has reassured Tshwane residents that there is no cause for alarm regarding recent reports of typhoid fever in the district, confirming that most affected individuals have fully recovered. According to South African Government News Agency, new cases have emerged in areas that had no

Pretoria: The Public Service Commission has registered 300 grievances, including 112 carried over from the previous financial year, as of 30 September 2025. The majority of these grievances concern unfair treatment, refusal to approve applications, and issues related to performance assessment and salary problems. According to South African Government News

Setlagole: Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo has called for an urgent intervention to address the issues of full pit latrines and the stalled bulk water supply scheme in Setlagole Village, North West. Seitlholo, accompanied by Ngaka Modiri District Municipality Executive Mayor, Khumalo Molefe, and Member of Mayoral Committee

Dannhauser: Home Affairs Deputy Minister Njabulo Nzuza will on Tuesday embark on an outreach programme in the Dannhauser Local Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal. The initiative is aimed at accelerating service delivery and bringing essential services closer to communities. According to South African Government News Agency, the Deputy Minister will be joined by

Pretoria: The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has reiterated its call for strengthened disability inclusion across all sectors of society. “Persons with disabilities must be meaningfully involved in policy development, planning, budgeting, and programme implementation,” Department spokesperson Cassius Selala said. Selala emphasized that ensuring the rights,