South Africa

Rand Water is expected to conduct emergency repair work on a major water leak in Tshwane, which will leave at least 20 areas of the city without water.

Stage 5 load shedding will now be implemented throughout the day until further notice.

Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has condemned the alleged vandalism of electricity pylons, which led to the collapse of at least seven power line structures in Tshwane on Sunday.

North West Public Works and Roads MEC, Gaoage Molapisi, has called on all government employees residing in State houses to pay for their stay or face eviction.

The Office of Deputy President Paul Mashatile on Tuesday announced key appointments to ensure that he effectively fulfils his mandate.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC) on Thursday.

North West Premier Kaobitsa Bushy Maape has expressed sadness at the passing of Chief Madoda Shadrack Zibi.

The City of Tshwane's Energy and Electricity team has completed the clearing of powerlines that fell on the N4 eastbound freeway on Sunday night. The road has now been reopened.

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport has reopened the N3 freeway between Hilton and Cedara after hours of closure following a multi-vehicle crash on Monday afternoon.

A 39–year-old former G4S employee and a 65-year-old man are expected to appear in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court today in connection with Thabo Bester’s escape from prison.

The Department of Employment and Labour is on a service delivery drive in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality (DRKKDM) in the North West.

The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) is expected to hold the National Colloquium on South Africa’s long-term electricity planning and the Just Energy Transition this week.

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is inviting the public to comment on the draft regulations on access and use of government waterworks (State dams) and surrounding State-owned land for recreational purposes.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Wednesday pay a visit to the Sedibeng District Municipality in Gauteng to monitor progress in the implementation of the commitments made during the Presidential Imbizo in August last year.

Minister of Transport, Sindisiwe Chikunga, is expected to visit the scene of the multiple vehicle crash that killed five people on the N3 in KwaZulu-Natal on Monday.