South Africa's Department of Water and Sanitation has begun controlled water releases from the Vaal Dam after its capacity reached 105 percent following severe rainfall across Gauteng and neighboring provinces. Officials closed all valves before implementing a staggered opening of five sluice gates at hourly intervals starting at 9 a.m., allowing gradual downstream water level increases while preventing sudden flooding. The facility supplies over 12 million people with water and recorded inflow rates of 217.8 cubic meters per second during recent storms.
Authorities warned residents in low-lying areas along the Vaal River to expect possible localized flooding and urged people to avoid riverbanks and submerged crossings. Emergency...
South Africa's sports minister, Gayton McKenzie, has called for sanctions against Nigeria following an altercation involving Super Eagles coach Éric Sékou Chelle during a World Cup qualifier against DR Congo. McKenzie criticized the behavior as unacceptable and compared the aggressive actions to mixed martial arts rather than soccer, stating that such conduct damages the sport's reputation. Video evidence reportedly shows Chelle picking up a water bottle and appearing to throw it toward a DR Congo staff member before a penalty kick.
The match commissioner is expected to document the altercation in an official report that could lead to penalties from the Confederation of African Football. Officials from DR Congo have condemned the...
South Africa's first G20 Social Summit will convene at Birchwood Hotel in Ekurhuleni, bringing approximately 5,000 participants from civil society organizations, business sectors, labor unions and community groups to address global poverty, climate action and inequality. Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni confirmed venue preparations have been completed following site inspections, with delegates arriving from multiple provinces to participate in discussions shaping international policy frameworks.
The gathering creates opportunities for grassroots stakeholders, including informal traders, students and activists to contribute perspectives alongside representatives from 14 official engagement groups spanning business, youth...
Music industry figure Nota Baloyi has drawn attention to Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie's vigorous support for President Cyril Ramaphosa, suggesting no African National Congress member is defending the head of state with comparable intensity. McKenzie cautioned that forcing Ramaphosa from office would constitute a serious error, pointing to economic improvements, including controlled inflation and employment gains under his administration.
The Government of National Unity partners' remarks follow reports that Ramaphosa challenged internal critics to publicly demand his departure rather than engage in concealed discussions. McKenzie revealed that tensions have escalated within ruling party structures, warning against...
Gauteng transportation authorities have directed ride-hailing platform operators to formally register their digital applications with national regulators as mandated by updated transport legislation. Provincial officials explained that compliance represents a prerequisite for obtaining operating licenses through the Gauteng Provincial Regulatory Entity while establishing safer conditions for both drivers and passengers across the region.
MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela emphasized that substantial industry expansion requires structured oversight protecting participants and consumers alike. Registration procedures require platform providers to submit documentation at the National Department of Transport offices in Pretoria before pursuing...
Economic Freedom Fighters representative Daniel Mekgwe criticized governing party leadership for allowing Mafikeng International Airport to deteriorate from its status as a regional aviation gateway. The facility, which opened during the Bophuthatswana administration with Africa's second-longest runway spanning 4.8 kilometers, previously facilitated substantial tourism and commercial activity before passenger operations ended over regulatory compliance issues.
Mekgwe argued the infrastructure could have developed into an aviation training center, generating employment opportunities for regional youth. The politician invoked warnings attributed to former leader Kgosi Lucas Mangope regarding administrative shortcomings while...
African National Congress officials have rejected speculation about President Cyril Ramaphosa resigning following the G20 summit, with acting spokesperson Nonceba Mhlauli confirming he will complete his mandate through 2027. The president confronted internal critics during a National Executive Committee gathering in Germiston, challenging them to publicly demand his departure rather than engage in private discussions. Ramaphosa reportedly told detractors he would step aside if formally requested without causing party division.
Government of National Unity partner Gayton McKenzie from the Patriotic Alliance cautioned against removing Ramaphosa, citing economic achievements, including controlled inflation and employment growth...
South African Navy Chief Admiral Monde Lobese warned that inadequate financial support continues to undermine maritime defense capabilities during remarks at a military gala event in Pretoria. The naval commander challenged citizens to consider coastal security vulnerabilities while noting that insufficient resources prevent effective patrols along the nation's extensive shoreline, exposing waters to illegal fishing operations, smuggling networks and other transnational threats.
Defense appropriations remain fixed at 0.8 percent of gross domestic product despite expert recommendations for 1.5 percent minimum funding levels. The naval leader previously criticized treasury officials for allocating only 1.4 billion rand toward operational...
President Cyril Ramaphosa mourned the passing of Franklin Sonn, an education pioneer and diplomat who died at age 86. The former Cape Teachers' Professional Association leader became democratic South Africa's inaugural ambassador to the United States, serving from 1995 through 1998 under Nelson Mandela while establishing critical international relationships during the post-apartheid transition. Sonn additionally championed economic empowerment through corporate board service and co-founding black-owned enterprises.
The deceased began as an educator before leading Spes Bona High School and later heading Peninsula Technikon. Ramaphosa praised Sonn's anti-apartheid activism and philanthropic efforts alongside his wife, Joan, noting their...
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