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South Africa's water sector is at a critical juncture. As the country grapples with the challenges of climate change, urbanization, and economic development, the need for a stable and effective water governance system has never been more pressing. The Association of Water and Sanitation Institutions of South Africa (AWSISA) has...

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Mpumalanga calls on the law enforcement authorities and the MEC of Social Development, Brenda Moeketsi, to act against an unregistered rehabilitation center in eMalahleni Local Municipality after the death of a 31-year-old man in that facility. According to information received, the South African Police Services...

The FF Plus advocates that Indigent pensioners in Secunda in the Govan Mbeki Local Municipality (Bethal, Charl Cilliers, Embalenhle, Evander, Kinross, Leandra, Secunda, Trichardt, Emzinoni) must henceforth be exempt from property taxes as well. It is already the case for indigent pensioners in all the other towns. This follows a motion...

January 17 saw the first meeting of Sasol Highveld Photography Club for 2025. The next club meeting will be on February 7 at Sasol Club The meeting was an important one as several club "items" were discussed. An important matter was that of membership fees. Here are the fees for the year: Membership...

On Friday, 24 January 2025, Sasol hosted the 30th Grade 12 Merit Awards where bursaries and cash incentives were awarded to the class of 2024 top achievers. This annual event continues to reward outstanding achievers who obtain distinctions in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and other non-STEM subjects. This...

DA questions the sub-standard steel bridge that was delivered to the community of Lebohang

The court dismisses Afriforum's unwarranted interdict against Rand Water with costs. This is the headline that is making rounds today. Afriforum won a similar case in May 2023 against Rand Water (RW) when the Water utility company decided to cut the water supply to Govan Mbeki Municipality (GMM). GMM has been...

In less than nine months since its launch on 1 March 2024, the National Financial Ombud Scheme South Africa (NFO) has put back more than R161 million into the hands of aggrieved consumers of financial products. The NFO is an independent body that resolves complaints brought by consumers against South...

Govan Mbeki residents experienced the worst water supply problems ever over the past weeks. Several areas are still struggling with water. Evander, which never had problems, are now experiencing water shortages daily and most of Bethal is still without water or a reliable water supply. At each enquiry regarding the...

Gender-based violence (GBV) is a widespread and deeply concerning issue in South Africa, with far-reaching effects on individuals, families, and communities. While women and children are often highlighted as the primary victims, it is essential to acknowledge that men also experience abuse, often in silence due to societal stigma....