Emergency teams are racing to deliver food and restore water supply to communities devastated by recent storms in the Western Cape, where the death toll has risen to 11. Heavy rains and damaging winds caused widespread flooding and destruction across several parts of the province, leaving roads damaged, infrastructure destroyed and some communities completely cut off. The Provincial Disaster Management Centre says relief operations are under way in the hardest-hit areas as officials work to assist displaced residents and restore…

The North West Provincial Government has expressed deep sadness following the death of former Premier Bushy Maape after a short illness. Maape, who served as Premier of the North West from 2021 to 2024, passed away in Johannesburg on Saturday surrounded by family and loved ones, according to a statement released by his relatives. Current Premier Lazarus Mokgosi paid tribute to Maape, describing him as a respected struggle veteran, disciplined administrator and ethical leader committed to improving the lives of…

Authorities in Mpumalanga are investigating the fatal shooting of a man believed to be linked to a major rhino poaching syndicate, with police now probing whether the attack was a targeted hit tied to an earlier assassination attempt. The suspected rhino poaching kingpin was gunned down outside his business premises in Mkhuhlu, near Hazyview, after two armed men reportedly emerged from a white bakkie and opened fire. Police say the victim attempted to flee when he noticed the suspects approaching,…