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About 80,000 seats to be added to the direct route between Cape Town and London Heathrow from November 5

Homes and roads washed away as parts of the province become inaccessible for the second time in weeks

The government is on a collision course with its employees as it remains committed to keeping the wage bill in check

But this facility is not likely to deliver its installed capacity before August 2024

The strike at Sibanye-Stillwater will continue as workers affirm the mandate to Amcu and NUM leaders

Virgin Atlantic’s majority shareholder Sir Richard Branson has set his sights on year-round flights from London to Cape Town

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No deaths have been reported after mudslides caused by heavy weekend rains The post Roads flooded, buildings washed away in latest Durban downpour appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

Some white people think any discussion of racism or its legacy is an attempt to shame or condemn them for the ‘sin’ of their whiteness The post What is at the root of white anxiety in post-apartheid South Africa? appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

The talented novelist Nthikeng Mohlele’s debut short-story collection lacks the vitality that makes short stories magical The post Nthikeng Mohlele comes up short with ‘The Discovery of Love’ appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

The Cold War ended more than three decades ago. That period of history showed that socialism, at a country scale, is unsustainable The post OPINION| ANC’s socialist thinking is crushing South Africa’s future appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

In a music industry often ruled by men, SA’s latest popular dance genre is ushering in a new era of inclusion The post The rise and rise of the queens of amapiano appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

MEC Community Safety and Police Oversight, Reagen Allen visited Manenberg following a flare up of gang violence.

Eskom says a continued shortage of generation capacity is the reason for implementing Stage 2 loadshedding from 5-10pm this week.

Eskom ramped up loadshedding to stage 3 from 4pm on Sunday until 10pm in the evening.

The communities of Umlazi, Wentworth, Isipingo, Amanzimtoti, Umdloti and Tongaat have been some of the hardest hit.

The province experienced more rains on Saturday following last month's devastating floods, which claimed over 440 lives.

Moerane passed away on Wednesday at Milpark Hospital after he succumbed to injuries from a car accident.

The newly nominated uMkhonto we Sizwe Liberation War Veterans Interim Committee (MKLWVIC) has vowed that the days are gone when military veterans’ structures are used in fighting factional ANC battles.

The speaker of the Western Cape legislature, Masizole Mnqasela has welcomed the call for him to be investigated following allegations of fraud and corruption levelled against him.

eThekwini municipality head of disaster management Vincent Ngubane said the three bodies were found next to a river in the KwaSeme area and admitted to the Phoenix mortuary.

A three-year-old baby has been killed, and 36 others injured, after a bus carrying a rugby team, staff, supporters, and family members crashed down an embankment in the Wilderness area near George.

Impoverished communities have been left poorer following the passing of former Johannesburg Mayor Mpho Moerane, "who placed their needs about all else".

The Hervormde Church has given crèche owner Annet Pistorius the boot. Her play school can stay for 12 more months, the church has decided , but she must leave immediately.

Hundreds of people have been evacuated to safety after heavy rains once again hammered South Africa's coastal province of KwaZulu-Natal, flooding roads and houses and damaging properties, a government official said on Sunday. The post Hundreds evacuated amid renewed flooding in KZN appeared first on SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport […]

At celebrations marking International Day for Biological Diversity, The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, Barbara Creecy launched the Thohoyandou Botanical Garden in Thohoyandou, Limpopo. The post Environment Minister Barbara Creecy launches Thohoyandou Botanical Garden in Limpopo appeared first on SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African […]

Eskom says that due to the continued shortage of generation capacity, Stage 2 load shedding will be implemented from 5 to 10 pm throughout the week. The post Stage two load shedding to be implemented throughout the week: Eskom appeared first on SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all […]

Public Protector, Busiswe Mkhwebane has until the end of Sunday to respond to Parliament's Section 194 Committee about the misconduct and incompetence claims made against her. The post Mkhwebane has until the end of Sunday to respond to Parliament’s Section 194 appeared first on SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage […]

Mpumalanga Premier Refilwe Mtsweni -Tsipane expressed shock at the gruesome murder of 6-year old Bontle Mashiyane.  Mtsweni-Tsipane visited Mashiyane's family in Mganduzweni near White river. The post Three suspected of murdering Mashiane to appear in court on Monday appeared first on SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South […]

Many families around the country are struggling to keep their heads above water as prices of basic necessities continue to rise amid the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The post Families continue to struggle as prices of basic necessities rise appeared first on SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage […]

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured the communities of the Gert Sibande District Municipality in Mpumalanga that all three spheres of government are hard at work to resolve their challenges and issues.

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has congratulated South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) Morning live presenter, Leanne Manas, who was bestowed with the Knight of the French National Order Merit.

The Presidential Imbizo at Carolina in Mpumalanga has kicked off in the province’s Gert Sibande District.

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan says the incident of cable theft at the Hendrina Power Station, by people suspected to work at the plant, is along with several other incidents the reason that millions of South Africans have had to sit in the dark this week.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says effective service delivery is “vitally important” not only for local communities but also for creating a fertile environment for economic growth.

Government seeks to strengthen efforts for all spheres, as well as social partners, to work together in alignment to achieve its objectives of creating jobs, eliminating poverty, creating an inclusive economy and reducing inequality.