Franschhoek: As the fire in Wemmershoek, Franschhoek continues to burn out of control, the Cape Winelands District Municipality said a reconnaissance flight will be conducted to assess the full extent of the fire. ‘During the night, the fire spread ra…

Overstrand: Firefighters remain on high alert for any signs of smoke or flames in the Overstrand area following fires in Pearly Beach and Stanford in the Western Cape. In an update on Sunday morning, Overstrand Municipal Manager Dean O’Neill stated th…

Johannesburg: Eskom has announced that its power system remains stable and is prepared to meet the anticipated increase in electricity demand as industries resume operations following the festive break.

According to South African Government News Agen…

Cape town: The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has announced its readiness for the upcoming 2026 school year. Educators and school-based staff are set to return on Monday, 12 January 2026, with learners commencing their first term on Wednesda…

Abu dhabi: President Cyril Ramaphosa will participate in the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday. The President will undertake an official visit to the UAE from 12-13 January 2026 at the invitation of His H…

Rustenburg: The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has reaffirmed its commitment to collaborate with municipalities and stakeholders to generate crucial employment opportunities for impoverished and jobless South Africans via…

Pretoria: Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has condemned the photoshopping of her X account with vulgar images and misinformation as not only distasteful, but also shameful. ‘In a country that is battling with a scourge of gender-base…

Knysna: The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has reassured the public that work is being done to stabilize the water supply and improve system resilience in Knysna and the broader Garden Route coastal route. The department noted with concern t…