25 h. ago Western Cape Prepares Class Action for Riverlands Flood Victims

Western Cape Local Government MEC Anton Bredell has announced that preparations for a class action lawsuit on behalf of Riverlands flood victims are nearing completion. In August last year, severe floods impacted over 200 residents in Riverlands, a small farming community near Cape Town, following the collapse of four dam walls at a nearby farm… Read More »Western Cape Prepares Class Action for Riverlands Flood Victims The post Western Cape Prepares Class Action for Riverlands Flood Victims first appeared on iAfrica.

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46 h. ago CRL Commission urges churches to be cautious during baptisms

The Easter long weekend is traditionally associated with baptisms

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3 d. ago “Rival taxi associations must abide by ceasefire in Gauteng”

Conflict over routes between the two associations has resulted in the loss of over 50 lives.

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4 d. ago Feuding taxi associations finally agree to ceasefire in Gauteng

This year alone, at least 59 people have died as a result of taxi-related violence

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6 d. ago Leicester Draw With Brighton To Snap Scoreless Losing Streak

Stephy Mavididi and Caleb Okoli scored for Leicester City as they twice came from behind to grab a 2-2 draw at Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday and end a run of eight Premier League losses without scoring. The shadow of relegation still hangs heavy over Leicester, who are 19th in the table on 18… Read More »Leicester Draw With Brighton To Snap Scoreless Losing Streak The post Leicester Draw With Brighton To Snap Scoreless Losing Streak first appeared on iAfrica.

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6 d. ago Rose Rolling Back The Years At Masters In Search Of Elusive Green Jacket

In a perfect world for Justin Rose, he would have slipped into a Green Jacket long ago, but the Englishman said on Friday, after grabbing the halfway lead at the Masters, that winning one in the twilight of his career would be even sweeter. The 44-year-old Rose has not triumphed in a major since earning… Read More »Rose Rolling Back The Years At Masters In Search Of Elusive Green Jacket The post Rose Rolling Back The Years At Masters In Search Of Elusive Green Jacket first appeared on iAfrica.

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6 d. ago Floods in the NW could lead to job losses: Tourism Association

Many businesses had to evacuate the banks of the Vaal River, when it burst its banks.

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8 d. ago Residents along Vaal River in Bloemhof plead for help after flooding

Five radial gates have been opened at the Bloemhof Dam

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1 week ago Joburg Water says vandalism and theft requires urgent action

The water utility says missing manhole covers have led to the loss of lives.

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1 week ago Cape Town Grapples with Widespread Flooding as Severe Weather Hits

Heavy rainfall has led to significant flooding across Cape Town, impacting multiple neighborhoods and causing substantial disruptions. Areas such as Table View, Wynberg, and Parow have reported severe inundation, with numerous vehicles submerged and roadways rendered impassable. The City’s Disaster Risk Management spokesperson, Charlotte Powell, indicated that the Disaster Operations Centre has received numerous reports… Read More »Cape Town Grapples with Widespread Flooding as Severe Weather Hits The post Cape Town Grapples with Widespread Flooding as Severe Weather Hits first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Police union urges ‘practical, enforceable’ resolutions from Summit

SAPU says the Police Summit starting today must lead to practical and enforceable resolutions.

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1 week ago Vaal River Flooding Crisis: Business Owners Demand Action as Evacuations Threaten Livelihoods

As water levels surge past dangerous thresholds, business owners along the Vaal River are speaking out, demanding action from the government to protect their livelihoods. On Sunday, the Department of Water and Sanitation opened a fifth sluice gate at the Vaal Dam, raising fears of widespread destruction. The move comes after the dam reached a… Read More »Vaal River Flooding Crisis: Business Owners Demand Action as Evacuations Threaten Livelihoods The post Vaal River Flooding Crisis: Business Owners Demand Action as Evacuations Threaten Livelihoods first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago Khunotswane residents struggle as floods worsen, plead for help

The community is calling for urgent intervention from the relevant authorities

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2 w. ago Lesufi emphasizes importance of improving tourism in Gauteng

Lesufi believes getting the basics right to attract investment will improve tourism in the province.

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2 w. ago Khanyile to lead Gauteng MK’s walk over alleged 2024 poll rigging

Mk Party's Tau says the party will be handing over a memorandum to the ConCourt

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2 w. ago KZN govt finds land to build houses for flood displaced families

Permanent houses for the flood victims will be built on seven parcels of land in KZN.

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3 w. ago Stockpoort, Groblers Bridge ports reopened after heavy rains

The BMA earlier this month suspended all operations at the two ports due to severe flooding.

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3 w. ago Beyond the Smile: South Africa Must Prioritise Oral Health as a Public Health Imperative

South Africa’s burden of oral diseases is not only inextricably linked to non-communicable diseases but also presents an urgent public health challenge, with rising concern over its impact on mental health. Oral diseases are a major health concern for many countries and negatively impacts people throughout their lives. Oral diseases lead to pain and discomfort,… Read More »Beyond the Smile: South Africa Must Prioritise Oral Health as a Public Health Imperative The post Beyond the Smile: South Africa Must Prioritise Oral Health as a Public Health Imperative first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago Severe Flooding in eThekwini Causes R1.5 Billion in Damage, Thousands Affected

Persistent heavy rainfall in KwaZulu-Natal’s eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality has led to significant devastation, causing approximately R1.5 billion worth of damage to infrastructure and impacting nearly 6,000 residents. Mayor Cyril Xaba addressed the crisis in a service delivery briefing on Sunday, describing the recent weather conditions from 19 February to 15 March as “catastrophic.” The storms… Read More »Severe Flooding in eThekwini Causes R1.5 Billion in Damage, Thousands Affected The post Severe Flooding in eThekwini Causes R1.5 Billion in Damage, Thousands Affected first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago Namibia’s First Female President Pledges Economic Diversification and Job Creation

On March 21, 2025, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was inaugurated as Namibia’s first female president, marking a historic milestone for the nation. In her inaugural address, she emphasized plans to diversify the economy beyond its traditional reliance on natural resources. A key component of this strategy includes boosting investments in the agricultural sector to enhance domestic food… Read More »Namibia’s First Female President Pledges Economic Diversification and Job Creation The post Namibia’s First Female President Pledges Economic Diversification and Job Creation first appeared on iAfrica.

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