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Published on January 23, 2026 - 19:47 GMT

Government Communications host Cabinet Lekgotla photo opportunity and doorstop by Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, 28 Jan

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) will, on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, facilitate a photo-opportunity, and a doorstop briefing by Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni on the sidelines of the Cabinet Lekgotla. Members of …

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Published on January 23, 2026 - 19:47 GMT

Minister Pemmy Majodina attends UN Water Preparatory Meeting in Dakar, 26 to 27 Jan

The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina, will attend the High-Level Preparatory Meeting from 26–27 January 2026 in Dakar, Senegal, ahead of the 2026 United Nations Water Conference. The meeting sets the stage for the United Nations Water …

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Published on January 23, 2026 - 19:47 GMT

Water and Sanitation warns of imminent failure of Senteeko Dam

Imminent failure of Senteeko Dam, all residents downstream instructed to evacuate The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is warning the public that My Own Dam also known as Senteeko Dam, located in the Die Kaap River catchment in Mpumalanga, is at …

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Published on January 23, 2026 - 19:47 GMT

Forestry, Fisheries, and Environment on use of transformer oil

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and Environment (DFFE) urges the public to refrain from applying transformer oil or any other electrical equipment oil, to the body or for any other non-industrial purpose. Such oils may contain Polychlorinated …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 23:59 GMT

Deputy Minister Mondli Gungubele on collaboration with CSIR to advance digital transformation

The Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Mr Mondli Gungubele (MP), today concluded a successful engagement with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), aimed at strengthening strategic collaboration in support of …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 23:59 GMT

Special Investigating Unit secures order of R500 000 pension payment

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has been granted a preservation order by the Special Tribunal to interdict the pension payout of R500 000 to the former National Lotteries Commission (NLC)official Sibonelo Vilakazi. Vilakazi was the former Client …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 23:59 GMT

Premier Alan Winde on water security challenges and wildfires

Today, Premier Alan Winde led a briefing to provide updates on the efforts of the Western Cape Government and its partners in tackling the ongoing wildfires ravaging parts of the province and the water security challenges impacting several municipalities. …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 23:59 GMT

Police hosts National Excellence Awards, National Police Day and Career Expo at Bloemfontein, 26 to 27 Jan

The South African Police Service (SAPS) will host its annual National Excellence Awards, National Police Day and Career Expo in Bloemfontein, Free State. The Acting Minister of Police, Mr Firoz Cachalia, together with Deputy Ministers Dr Polly Boshielo and …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 21:45 GMT

Water and Sanitation on assessing and monitoring Senteeko Dam in Barberton to avert disaster

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has received notification regarding a privately owned dam, located near Barberton in Mpumalanga under the City of Mbombela Local Municipality, which has been reported to be at risk of failure. The dam named My …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 21:45 GMT

KwaZulu-Natal Education on successful conclusion of 2026 School admissions

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education confirms that the admission, placement and transfer of all learners for the 2026 academic year have been successfully concluded across the province. “We can boldly confirm that all learners in KwaZulu-Natal have …

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Published on January 22, 2026 - 21:45 GMT

Water and Sanitation on Limpopo dam levels remaining critical

Heavy rains across Limpopo and Mpumalanga have pushed several dams to full or above‑capacity, causing localised flooding and safety alerts. The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) confirms that all major dams remain structurally sound, but rivers and …

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