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Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has announced a R1. 44 billion allocation to provinces for disaster relief following recent floods, winds and wildfires that have claimed 40 lives nationwide. The funds will support immediate relief efforts and reconstruction of damaged infrastructure across affected communities.
Tshwane's Region 4 faces a growing sinkhole crisis, with only two repairs planned this financial year.
Frequent flooding incidents in KwaZulu-Natal have prompted the South African Local Government Association to call for an urgent overhaul of the country's disaster management system, following a tragic incident where a woman lost her life.
Tragedy struck in northern Peru as a food court roof collapsed, claiming three lives and injuring dozens, with rescue efforts still ongoing.
Four fatalities, including two teenagers, have been reported in KwaZulu-Natal following severe rainfall this week. The City has temporarily closed seven beaches due to pollution and muddy water from flooded estuaries.
More than 1,000 buildings have burned in multiple wildfires that have erupted around America's second biggest city, forcing tens of thousands of people from their homes.
The deadliest air accident ever in South Korea killed 179 people on Sunday, when Jeju Air flight 7C2216 erupted in a fireball while landing at Muan International Airport.
How Cape Town's governance failures exacerbate the plight of informal settlements and what urgent reforms are needed to ensure safety and equity for all residents.
Mop up operations continue to Gauteng’s Randfontein area after a tornado ripped through the area on Wednesday.
The family of 9-year-old Gomolemo Mavimbela, who died after a fatal crash in Thembisa involving PSL star Shaun Mogaila is calling for the footballer to be jailed after the crash claimed their daughter’s life, and also injured the girl’s mother and a 13-year-old boy.
Suspected cocaine, dagga, and alcohol were found inside the vehicle belonging to a 29-year old soccer star who fled the scene after a crash that killed a girl and injured a teenage boy.
According to the Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison, a sixth person is critically injured and receiving critical care in a hospital.
Nearly four months, families are no closer to getting answers.
‘We will come back with a proper announcement soon, whether we continue to rebuild the roads or perhaps we should look at building a park so that children have activities there,’ new mayor, Morero tells public broadcaster.
‘’I would be thrilled to get an ID to prove I am a South African and find a job. It's stressful because I can't stop dreaming about holding it in my hands,’’ a tearful Thandi Mahlangu said.
It’s been an emotional few days for the management and staff at one of KwaZulu-Natal’s favourite holiday destinations, Bushman's Nek Berg and Trout Resort in the KZN Midlands.
ActionSA’s Joburg councillor Lebo Mokoka said despite the R196 million allocated for the reconstruction, the contractor has made ‘no meaningful progress’.
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has announced that is considering cancelling the tender for the repair of Lillian Ngoyi Street, previously known as Bree Street, in the Johannesburg Central Business District due to delays in the road restoration project.
Disaster management teams continue to be on high alert in KwaZulu-Natal following yet another veld fire warning for the province.
Cape Town's informal settlements face severe flooding. Councillor Pophaim urges swift transfer of Emergency Housing Grant for relief efforts amid ongoing assessments and community support appeals.
Just a month after a devastating tornado swept through some parts of KwaZulu-Natal, most schools are set to reopen after the winter break, with the Department of Education providing mobile classrooms to schools where repairs are still being carried out.
Rapper is recovering well after spending time in ICU and undergoing a recent operation, and they remain hopeful for his swift recuperation.
The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is calling on young people and road users to assist in reducing the number of devastating road crashes this Youth Month.
The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety confirmed a tragic accident on Saturday involving rapper Shebeshxt, real name Lehlogonolo Katlego Chauke, which claimed the life of his young daughter.
Fans, supporters, and followers of the well-known rapper Shebeshxt, born Lehlogonolo Katlego Chauke, have expressed their prayers and condolences after a tragic accident resulted in the loss of his foot and the heartbreaking death of his daughter while they were travelling to an event.