Pretoria: Water is a fundamental component of human dignity and a constitutional right rather than a service, writes Deputy Government Spokesperson, William Baloyi. Water serves as a vital economic facilitator because small enterprises, mining activit…

Pretoria: As South Africa marks Human Rights Month and approaches three decades since the adoption of its Constitution, the link between human rights and human settlements has never been more pronounced. Few portfolios illustrate the lived reality of …

Cape town: In his 2026 State of the Nation Address (SoNA), President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasized the need for South Africa to transition from stabilization efforts toward accelerating tangible improvements in citizens’ lives. The president highlighted …

Gauteng: The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has assured the public that it is attending to reports of a strong sulphurous odour detected in various parts of Gauteng, particularly in Ekurhuleni and Johannesburg. The depart…

Durban: The South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL) has advised motorists of temporary road and lane closures associated with the replacement of bridge parapets at the uMngeni Interchange in Durban. ‘As part of the bridge repair works, se…

Eastern cape: Over 94,000 cattle in the Eastern Cape have been vaccinated against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), as part of the ongoing efforts to control and prevent the spread of the disease in affected and surrounding areas in the province.

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