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President Cyril Ramaphosa

Ramaphosa Defends Budget Delay, Says GNU Remains Strong

President Cyril Ramaphosa defended the last-minute postponement of South Africa’s budget speech Monday, calling it “unfortunate” but necessary to maintain unity within the new coalition government. The delay, announced just hours before Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana was scheduled to present the budget,
February 24, 2025
KZN Floods

Death Toll in Durban Floods Rises

At least six people have died following heavy rains that battered areas south of Durban on Wednesday, officials have confirmed. Emergency and disaster management teams in eThekwini responded to multiple incidents of structural collapse, with both formal and informal buildings affected. Authorities
February 20, 2025
Two people have been killed following a mudslide in KwaMakhuta south west of Durban

Two Dead in Durban Mudslide as Storm Batters South Africa

Deadly mudslides and widespread flooding have sparked emergency responses across multiple South African provinces, with authorities warning of more severe weather to come. DURBAN, South Africa – Two people died when a mudslide crashed into a house in KwaMakhuta, southwest of Durban,
February 20, 2025