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Day: February 17, 2025

Hammanskraal Water Supply Restored After Storm-Induced Disruption

Hammanskraal: Drinking water in Hammanskraal has been declared safe for consumption, following concerns over water quality in the area. According to South African Government News Agency, an urgent meeting was convened by Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo, City of Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya, and Magalies Water in response

W Cape Unveils Key Strategies to Boost Environmental Resilience

Pretoria: The Western Cape Government and CapeNature have taken steps to protect the province’s rich biodiversity and critical ecological infrastructure by launching two strategies to boost environmental resilience. According to South African Government News Agency, the strategies will support the ‘Build Back Better’ approach by focusing on protecting and restoring

South Africa Elected Chair of ARLAC Governing Council for 2025-2027 Term

Lusaka: The Ministry of Employment and Labour has welcomed the election of South Africa as the chair of the African Regional Labour Administration Centre (ARLAC) Governing Council for the 2025-2027 term of office. The Minister of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazana Meth, will serve as the chair following the election of

Warning of Heavy Showers Across SA

Pretoria: The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has advised of the return of heavy showers across parts of South Africa this week. According to South African Government News Agency, In a statement on Sunday, the weather service advised communities living in low-lying areas and flat plains to be on the

East London Man Sentenced for Fraudulent RAF Claim

East London: The East London Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation unit, in collaboration with the Road Accident Fund (RAF), has helped to secure the conviction of Solomon Ndika-Ndika (59) for fraud. Ndika-Ndika was sentenced to five years’ direct imprisonment by the East London Regional Court on 14 February 2025. According to

Steenhuisen Commends Signing of Plant Health Bill

Pretoria: Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has welcomed the signing of the new Plant Health Bill into law aimed at boosting agricultural trade and biosecurity. The Plant Health (Phytosanitary) Act, 2024 (Act No. 35 of 2024), which is the repeal of the Agricultural Pests Act, 1983 (Act No. 36 of 1983),

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