2+ day, 11+ hour ago   (172+ words) The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has called on political parties to ensure that candidates selected to contest the upcoming municipal elections are prepared to take their municipal responsibilities seriously. SALGA says communities cannot afford councillors who fail to…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago   (132+ words) Political parties on the campaign trail in KZN municipalities SABC News Political parties on the campaign trail in KZN municipalities - [FILE] Signage directing people to a voting station. Some political parties have been on a campaign trail in major municipalities…...

1+ week, 21+ hour ago   (101+ words) Government urges precaution amid severe weather warnings SABC News Government urges precaution amid severe weather warnings Government has called on citizens to take precautionary measures following severe weather warnings issued by the South African Weather Service (SAWS), with heavy rainfall,…...

2+ week, 6+ hour ago   (387+ words) Independent candidates in Mangaung in the Free State, have urged voters to prioritise their communities over party-driven politics in the upcoming local government elections. As the November local government elections draw closer, independent candidates have joined the fray to woo…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (63+ words) Ndabeni appointed Acting Health Minister SABC News Ndabeni appointed Acting Health Minister President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Minister Stella Ndabeni as Acting Minister of Health. This is with effect from Monday, 24 August to 30 September. “Minister Ndabeni will undertake all functions…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (204+ words) SA to convene SADC regional migration summit: Ntshavheni SABC News SA to convene SADC regional migration summit: Ntshavheni South Africa, in its capacity as Chair of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), will convene a regional migration summit. Minister in…...

4+ week, 18+ hour ago   (141+ words) Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation has kicked off its nationwide public hearings on the Water Services Amendment Bill. The committee held its first public hearings on Friday at the Graskop Town Hall in Mpumalanga where it interacted with…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (85+ words) Residents of areas in and around Melville in Johannesburg have gathered at the corner of Main and Fourth Avenue to protest against ongoing water supply cuts. They are demanding urgent action from the City of Johannesburg and Rand Water. The…...