According to SA Weather Service forecaster Ayanda Nsele this was not a heatwave. For it to be classified as a heatwave, temperatures would need to be 5°C higher than the average maximum for three consecutive days.
The RTMC said their efforts will include working with traditional leaders, engaging public transport operators, and focusing on areas with high crash rates to reduce accidents and fatalities in the province.
The maintenance program for Unit 2 included replacing three steam generators, conducting thorough inspections, and refueling to ensure the reactor continues to operate safely and efficiently.
President Cyril Ramaphosa noted that the Education Act, developed under Professor Sibusiso Bengu's leadership and adopted by South Africa's first democratic Parliament, played a vital role in the country's liberation.
These storms could cause localized damage to infrastructure, property, vehicles, livestock, and settlements. Another yellow Level 2 warning has been issued for "disruptive rain" in Gauteng, eastern North West, and the southwestern Bushveld of Limpopo.
President Cyril Ramaphosa described 2024 as a year of "change and progress." He noted that this year, South Africans celebrated the progress made in building a society based on freedom, equality, and human rights, especially marking 30 years of freedom in April.
The arrests were made for various crimes, including illegal possession of uncut diamonds, illegal mining, murder, rape, illegal liquor dealing, drug trafficking, assaults, damage to property, breaking protection orders, housebreaking, theft from vehicles, and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
In a statement issued by the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) on Sunday, the government expressed concern over the unrest in parts of Mozambique, including reports of individuals escaping from a maximum-security prison.
This initiative follows a directive from President Cyril Ramaphosa last month, requiring all spaza shops and food-handling facilities to register with their local municipalities.
He admitted there will be adjustments required in the plan for each state-owned enterprise. However, he noted that there are common experiences that can be learned from Eskom's situation
The projects are expected to create around 6,971 job opportunities, measured in job years. These projects will allocate 38.8% of their total costs to local content, which amounts to R7.8 billion during construction and R2.4 billion during operation and maintenance.
EFF National Spokesperson Leigh-Ann Mathys warned that the government's concessions could undermine the transformative goals of the BELA Act and reinforce inequalities in the education system.
There were no reports of deaths, injuries, or property damage. Geologists have warned that South Africa could experience larger earthquakes, particularly due to deep mining activity.
The alignment with international standards is important because South Africa is a founding member of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and has signed various international agreements on nuclear safety, the presidency said.
Despite the progress, the financial year ending in March was still a tough one for the power utility. The country faced at least 329 days of load shedding between April of last year and the end of March 2024.
In this round, 24 properties across the country have been released for proposals, with more properties potentially being released if this round is successful.
Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero explained that the maintenance and upgrades to the water system couldn't be delayed. He said the work was essential and needed to be done right away.
Deputy Minister for Transport Mkhuleko Hlengwa highlighted that road-related incidents affect countless lives every day, explaining that behind each statistic is a story of families hurt, dreams lost and communities impacted.
The ERC was established in 2016 at the Global LGBTI Human Rights Conference in Montevideo. It was created under the leadership of Uruguay and the Netherlands as an intergovernmental body made up of 44 Member States.
The president paid tribute to Vredendal, highlighting that the area, known as the Valley of Peace, is blessed with fertile land and is a farming region. Many of its residents work on farms.
President Ramaphosa mentioned that the government is renewing its commitment to creating a South Africa that benefits all its people through various actions. He said the country is facing challenges with the same courage and determination shown during the fight against apartheid.
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) reported that isolated showers and thundershowers are likely over the eastern and central areas of the country. In the southwest, a cold front is expected to reach the coast, bringing rain and showers to the southern coastline.
The R3.8 million refurbished bridge will provide relief to the local community as an early Christmas gift. It will help boost the local economy, improve transportation and reconnect communities that were cut off by the disaster.
President Cyril Ramaphosa also mentioned that the governments are working on structural economic reforms in both countries to improve the investment climate and make it easier to do business.
At the SACETA event, Mashatile praised the organization for its significant contributions to South Africa's economic and social development. SACETA, founded in April 2011, played an important role in promoting economic and trade cooperation between China and South Africa.
As of now, 2,605 applications have been submitted by non-South African spaza shop owners in areas like the City of Tshwane, Ekurhuleni, West Rand District Municipality, and Sedibeng District Municipality.
Ramaphosa underscored Mpumalanga's potential, noting that the province played a key role as South Africa's energy hub due to its large coal reserves, in addition to being a center for agriculture and tourism.
The investigation aimed to determine if municipal officials, service providers or other involved parties have unfairly benefited, leading to unauthorized, irregular or wasteful spending and financial losses for the municipality.
The first G20 Sherpa Meeting is seen as an important step in setting the stage for South Africa's G20 Presidency and for discussions on some of the world's most critical issues.
The operation involved a diverse team including workers from a mining company, security firms and various government departments like the SAPS, Department of Home Affairs, Department of Health and the South African National Defence Force.
