Sassa crisis: Social Development Dept defends Dlamini
Minister Bathabile Dlamini has come under scrutiny for not attending Parliament's recent Scopa meeting.
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Dept to finalise lifting of water restrictions gazette next week
The Water and Sanitation Department says the gazetting process over the lifting of water restrictions will take another week to finalise.
Walkerville crash: Probe into whether taxi was overloaded
Gauteng Transport MEC Ishmael Vadi says if it's found that the taxi was overloaded the driver will face the full might of the law.
[UPDATE] At least 9 killed after taxi overturns on R82 in Walkerville
The death toll of a taxi accident on the R82 in Walkerville has risen to nine.
Claims Magwaza has been fired invasion of his privacy – Sassa
The department of social development says Magwaza did not attend the meeting in Parliament on Tuesday, as he is on sick leave.
Sassa refutes claims CEO Magwaza has been suspended
The department says Thokozani Magwaza did not attend the meeting in Parliament earlier on Tuesday because he is on sick leave.
Esther Park vehicle accident leaves two dead
It is understood that a taxi and a car collided in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
JHB Water ‘constructing plan’ to lift water restrictions
On Monday it was announced water restrictions would be lifted in Gauteng as a result of the Vaal Dam reaching maximum capacity.
Dept to complete gazzetting process before lifting water restrictions
The water department says the gazette will be published on Friday; municipalities may choose to lift restrictions next week.
Good rain spells better maize output - Agri SA
The price of maize meal is expected to drop drastically in about five months’ time if the rain continues into winter.
Hawks: Jonas to be questioned, not investigated
The 'City Press' reported that the unit is investigating the deputy minister as part of its probe into corruption at SAA.
Dept to continue monitoring Vaal Dam water levels
The dam reached full capacity on Monday morning, the highest that it’s been in six years due to heavy rainfall in recent weeks.
Vaal Dam reaches full capacity
The Water & Sanitation Department has confirmed that the dam has reached full capacity, the highest it’s been in six years.
Water depart keeping close eye on Vaal Dam as it nears full capacity
The department says it will be watching the Vaal Dam closely as it prepares to open two of its sluice gates tomorrow.
Mashaba slams handling of graft probe against City Power MD
Sicelo Xulu took special leave pending the finalisation of the forensic investigation into corruption involving the city’s R1bn smart electricity meter tender.
Temperatures set to rise this weekend
The South African Weather Service says wet weather is expected to persist into Saturday.
Herman Mashaba blames ANC for Joburg Council violence
The Johannesburg mayor has condemned the violence in the strongest possible terms and says he will lay charges on Friday.
Vaal Dam levels have passed 81% mark
The Water and Sanitation Department says Vaal Dam levels have passed the 81% mark, the highest it’s been in two years.
