Strong winds, extreme cold and heavy rainfall could affect electricity supply, potentially leaving some customers with prolonged periods without power, Eskom has warned.

Wits University is receiving R15.7 million in funding to embark on a water research programme aimed at tackling the crisis faced by South Africa and Africa.

Emergency workers are on high alert as another cold front is expected to make landfall in the Western Cape on Monday morning.

“I saw them with my own eyes. They pushed the trolleys and put everything they could in them.”.

The municipal bus service in eThekwini was suspended on Monday due to violence and looting across KwaZulu-Natal.

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The South African National Editors' Forum has strongly condemned the attacks on journalists covering the unrest and looting in Johannesburg.

To date, 452 728 people have been fully vaccinated with the Pfizer vaccine, while 903 015 have been vaccinated with the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

Thousands of workers in KwaZulu-Natal are expected to be stranded following the announcement that there won't be any minibus taxis operating on Monday.

Restaurants can now open for sit-down meals, the government's employees' relief scheme is set to be extended, but alcohol remains banned.

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced an extension to the Level 4 lockdown when he addressed the nation on Sunday night. Read his full speech.

Former president Jacob Zuma’s younger brother, Michael, died on Sunday morning.

A fine and cool to warm start to the week has been predicted by the South African Weather Service, with snow expected in parts of the Free State and Northern Cape.

Amnesty International SA (AISA) has condemned the looting and lawlessness amid riots in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.

The government is leaning towards extending Level 4 of the Covid-19 lockdown by another two weeks.

While recent research found that over 71% of South Africans are willing to take the Covid-19 vaccine, government has indicated its concern with increasing reports of vaccine hesitancy.

A car dealership in Malvern, Johannesburg, has been dealt a blow after rioters torched its vehicles.

The Road Freight Association (RFA), whose members lost trucks and goods during the KwaZulu-Natal riots, warned the repercussions would be devastating to businesses.

Johannesburg's power utility has recalled its workers and contractors from parts of the city that are affected by unrest.

At least 62 people have been arrested in connection with riots in KwaZulu-Natal and Johannesburg in which shops have been looted, road blocked and property destroyed.