32 h. ago Historic Tokai Manor evacuated as Table Mountain fire spreads

SANParks evacuates Tokai Manor as helicopters battle raging fire that has burnt 3000 hectares.

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38 h. ago Cape Town firefighter injured while battling Table Mountain blaze

198 households were evacuated yesterday from Noordhoek Manor amid the ongoing fire.

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41 h. ago Mantashe calls for unity among different races in the country

The Acting President urged South Africans to reject racial divisions.

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52 h. ago Coal Pollution Crisis in Mpumalanga: Communities Demand Urgent Action and Just Transition

Communities in Phola and Carolina, Mpumalanga, are grappling with the severe consequences of coal mining pollution, particularly in the Highveld region, long plagued by environmental degradation and health issues. At the launch of a new report titled Systems Change for a Just Transition on 15 April, Ronesa Mtshweni from Amandla Community Development in Carolina highlighted… Read More »Coal Pollution Crisis in Mpumalanga: Communities Demand Urgent Action and Just Transition The post Coal Pollution Crisis in Mpumalanga: Communities Demand Urgent Action and Just Transition first appeared on iAfrica.

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57 h. ago NSRI urges Vaal River communities to evacuate amid flood risk

Vaal Dam gates opened as water levels soar; NSRI warns residents to evacuate flood-prone areas.

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58 h. ago Residents urged to evacuate as veld fire rages on Table Mountain

Investigations are underway but origin of the fire suggest it may have been started deliberately.

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3 d. ago Flood victims in Umlazi given hotel accommodation after heavy rains

MEC Sboniso Duma says these victims will be housed in a hotel in the eThekwini CBD.

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4 d. ago Godongwana Tables Emergency Bill to Cancel VAT Hike, but Legal Questions Remain

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has introduced urgent legislation in Parliament to scrap the impending value-added tax (VAT) increase, set to take effect in just six days. However, the move has sparked legal uncertainty over whether it will be sufficient to halt the hike in time. In an unprecedented step, Godongwana has also withdrawn the two… Read More »Godongwana Tables Emergency Bill to Cancel VAT Hike, but Legal Questions Remain The post Godongwana Tables Emergency Bill to Cancel VAT Hike, but Legal Questions Remain first appeared on iAfrica.

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4 d. ago KZN residents urged to be cautious amid disruptive rain alert

KZN faces disruptive rain with localized flooding and traffic chaos, prompting warnings.

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5 d. ago South Africa calls for peace talks as Zelenskyy seeks African support

President Zelenskyy is on an official working visit to South Africa

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6 d. ago ‘SA’s G20 presidency vital amid global food security challenges’

Steenhuisen says this urgent crisis can be addressed through technological capacity

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7 d. ago EFF Slams VAT Increase as ‘Unconstitutional’, Joins Legal Bid to Halt Implementation

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has labelled Parliament’s process to adopt the new fiscal framework and value-added tax (VAT) hike as “farcical” and unconstitutional. The party made its case in the Western Cape High Court on Tuesday, intervening in the Democratic Alliance (DA)’s urgent application seeking to halt the VAT increase, scheduled to take effect… Read More »EFF Slams VAT Increase as ‘Unconstitutional’, Joins Legal Bid to Halt Implementation The post EFF Slams VAT Increase as ‘Unconstitutional’, Joins Legal Bid to Halt Implementation first appeared on iAfrica.

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9 d. ago Raw talent shines despite poor rural sports facilities in EC

Communities were entertained through various sporting codes over the Easter weekend.

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9 d. ago Public given emergency number for Tembisa Hospital patients’ update

Fire at Tembisa Hospital leads to 50 evacuations. No casualties. Call 011 923 2000 for updates.

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9 d. ago North West parents criticize Department over poor school sanitation

Parents in North West say poor sanitation still puts learners at risk despite government claims.

Culture

1 week ago SACP Demands Urgent Intervention as Prominent Taxi Leader Mongi Titi Gunned Down in Nyanga

The South African Communist Party (SACP) in the Western Cape has called for urgent intervention from national government ministers following the fatal shooting of prominent taxi industry figure Mongi Titi in Cape Town. Titi, an executive member of the CATA Regional Taxi Association, was gunned down at the Nyanga taxi rank on Wednesday. According to… Read More »SACP Demands Urgent Intervention as Prominent Taxi Leader Mongi Titi Gunned Down in Nyanga The post SACP Demands Urgent Intervention as Prominent Taxi Leader Mongi Titi Gunned Down in Nyanga first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Riveiro urges supporters to rally behind Pirates in CAF semi

Orlando Pirates have reached the semi-final of this season's CAF Champions League undefeated.

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1 week ago Western Cape Authorities Urge Water Conservation Amid Dry Winter Forecast

The Western Cape government has called on residents to remain vigilant and conserve water, following forecasts indicating a drier-than-usual winter for the region. According to predictions from the South African Weather Service (SAWS), the province is expected to experience below-average rainfall in the coming months, sparking concerns about a potential drought. However, authorities noted that… Read More »Western Cape Authorities Urge Water Conservation Amid Dry Winter Forecast The post Western Cape Authorities Urge Water Conservation Amid Dry Winter Forecast first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week 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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1 week ago CRL Commission urges churches to be cautious during baptisms

The Easter long weekend is traditionally associated with baptisms

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