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Rand Water noted that it will conduct two types of infrastructure and asset maintenance including proactive (planned) and unplanned, explaining that proactive maintenance is scheduled and aimed at preserving the quality, integrity and lifespan of our water infrastructure.

As part of this initiative, a special bus will travel to different communities in the upcoming months. Various government departments will use this bus to host events aimed at promoting dialogue and encouraging citizens to participate in shaping government services.

Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga said that from 2006 to 2024, R55 billion was spent in 13 cities. This investment led to the development of 131 stations, 253 kilometers of dedicated and bidirectional trunk routes.

The ANC highlighted that the coalition now holds 273 seats in the 400-seat National Assembly, accounting for 68% of the total. In the recent election, the ANC secured 159 seats, making it the largest party.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile emphasized the need to include young people in development efforts to tackle issues like poverty, social inequality, poor mental health and high levels of unemployment.

The 38-year-old man was admitted to the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province's hospital with extensive lesions, headache, fatigue, oral ulcers, muscle pain and a sore throat. The person tested positive for mpox on Wednesday.

The patient, who died on Monday, was admitted to Tembisa Hospital located in Gauteng. He was originally from KwaZulu-Natal but has been away from home for over the last six months.

The National Land Transport Amendment Bill, initially presented to the President in 2020, was returned to the National Assembly for further review, according to the Presidency.

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa Naledi Pandor said during her speech that the expansion of BRICS shows its growing importance and the crucial role of working together to support the interests and values of emerging and developing countries.

Due to the natural calamity, schools and power lines were damaged, resulting in power outages in eThekwini, the municipality suffered the most damage. The municipality is providing relief aid like food, blankets, mattresses, and building materials to displaced residents in eMagwaveni, uThongathi.

The evaluation and adjudication of the bids are finished but the department is now carrying out standard audit checks. The bid process cannot be finalized until these checks are completed.

The DWS will work with the City of Tshwane, not just as a regulator but also to work together using the department's expertise and funds to deal with problems like pollution in the Hennops River, issues with the Rooiwal Wastewater Treatment Works and inadequate human resources.

In the wake of celebrating World Oceans Day (WOD) under the "Awaken New Depths" theme, Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Barbara Creecy noted the main objective is to highlight how oceans play an important role in shaping socio-economic realities and environmental sustainability.

Gautrain Management Agency Chief Executive Officer Tshepo Kgobe said since Gautrain Rail Network started on June 8, 2010, it has successfully completed around 192.8 million passenger trips.

Before the shutdown takes place, the Loerie and Scheepersvlakte Balancing Dams will be filled to 100% capacity and refilled during open flows.

President Ramaphosa emphasized that South Africa at this moment requires responsible leadership and constructive engagement, stressing that there is no place for threats of violence or instability.

The Metro reported on Monday that a pedestrian got knocked down in the Westbank, on a flooded street while a 13-year-old was rescued in Amalinda Forest. It further said that the displaced residents have been accommodated in community halls in Mdantsane, Braelyn and Mzamomhle while others are taking shelter in chalets, old age homes and temporary housing structures.

On the first day of special votes (May 27), police handled 26 cases and arrested 24 people. Whereas, on the second special voting day (May 28) police dealt with 32 cases and detained nine individuals.

Moepya noted that this election journey also had many hurdles, explaining that there were some serious attacks on commission members and key staff in an attempt to damage the institution's credibility.

IEC General Manager Granville Abrahams said that 55.6% of the votes had been recorded in the system, explaining that the new developments were not appearing on the ROC leaderboard because the commission was still verifying them to ensure accuracy.

Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago announced this decision after a meeting of the MPC, noting that it was a unanimous decision. He explained that the inflation had turned out to be higher than predicted earlier in the year, which led to a repricing of rate expectations.

Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo said that the sealed ballot boxes will be opened and emptied in front of everyone at the voting station, noting that each ballot will be unfolded face down and checked for the Electoral Commission's security stamp.

Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of the Electoral Commission Sy Mamabolo explained that the commission would use what it learned from the last two days of special voting to improve the process and enhance the voter experience on Election Day.

The farmyards initiative mainly targets youth and women. The beneficiaries of this initiative will get repurposed containers that are converted into local stores where farmers can sell their produce to the community, encouraging healthy eating habits.

He said that during the two days of special votes, 62,000 officials from the Electoral Commission will visit a total of 624,593 voters. These officials will be accompanied by political party agents and observers where possible.

NSFAS Administrator Freeman Nomvalo said the scheme has created a payment system to directly deposit allowances into TVET students' bank accounts, starting from April 26, 2024.

President Ramaphosa explained that after five years, his administration successfully got rid of that era and placed South Africa on a new trajectory of recovery while creating a strong foundation for future growth.

Electoral Commission (IEC) expressed serious concern about videos spreading online that accuse it of vote rigging at storage sites in Chesterville and Hammersdale in the province.

"We are extremely pleased with this ranking as it affirms our commitment and work to elevate the significance and contribution of the tourism sector in South Africa," Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille said.