Woman and child killed in crash involving Health Minister’s state vehicle
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Investigations are underway following a fatal accident in which the official state vehicle of Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, was involved. The South African Police Service (SAPS) confirmed that the accident occurred on the N1 near Bela-Bela, Limpopo, on Saturday. According to the police, preliminary investigation suggests that a woman was attempting to cross the road with her two children, one of whom was strapped to her back. The trio was reportedly
The City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management department says, following further assessments in communities on Tuesday, they have established that more than 21,500 dwellings have been impacted by the severe weather, affecting over 83,000 people. That is more than double this morning’s tally of 41,000 affected people. Heavy rainfall and gale-force winds have battered the Mother City over the last two days, with Monday’s storm surge causing most of the damage
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) says teaching and learning will resume as normal tomorrow (Wednesday, 13 May 2026), after the department closed all public schools today due to the adverse weather conditions. The Western Cape MEC for Education, David Maynier, says any school unable to operate due to infrastructure damage or accessibility challenges will communicate directly with parents regarding possible closures. “There may be schools that need to remain closed due to
Future 50: The Pole Yard
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Built from the ground up, The Pole Yard is a proudly home-grown Western Cape business transforming outdoor living spaces across South Africa. 1 of 4 On Future 50, where unstoppable business stories take centre stage, we profile The Pole Yard – specialists in timber, fencing, decking, rustic furniture, and more, with five branches and a flagship store. Listen here to hear how they built a business rooted in quality and
Cape Town residents have until 8 June 2026 to comment on the City’s draft Road Safety Strategy, as officials seek public input on plans to make the city’s roads safer. The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate said this is part of an updated strategy intended to reduce accidents and loss of life, with a greater focus on pedestrians, cyclists, public transport users and schoolchildren. The draft strategy replaces the City’s previous Road Safety Strategy, which covered the period up to






