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The North West Department of Education is assessing the extent of damage caused by destructive winds at some schools over the weekend. The adverse weather condition has left a trail of destruction, damaging roofs and destroying mobile classrooms. According to the department, over 20 schools have been affected thus far. SABC Reporter, Tsholofelo Sekwena, has more ...

E-hailing operators in Mahikeng, North West suspended their services. This comes after traffic officers impounded their cars because they do not have permits. They say more than 35 cars have been impounded, including sedans, seven-seaters, and minibus taxis. Operators say they have been taken from pillar to post when they are supposed to make applications for e-hailing. Some of the operators say since their cars were impounded, their livelihood is severely affected. Our reporter Zebilon Maine compiled this report. . .

A skills shortage could see South Africa's mining industry fall behind as the global energy transition drives demand for critical minerals. The shift towards electric vehicles and clean energy is increasing the strategic importance of minerals such as copper. Industry players at the five-day Electra Mining Expo say the country needs to urgently address this challenge to capitalise on growing demand for critical minerals. SABC News Ecnomics Reporter Nosipho Radebe has the story…

Several witnesses have taken to the stand in the Cape Town magistrates Court in the inquest into the death of 22-year-old Anele Tembe. Tembe, who was engaged to rapper, Kiernan "AKA" Forbes, fell from the 10th floor of a Cape Town hotel. Lerato Dlalisa reports……

Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee – investigating allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption and political interference in the justice system – is facing yet another deadline, while working on its draft report. It is in the process of finalising a draft preliminary report, of nearly 800 pages. With a looming deadline of 11 September, there is still a lot of work to be completed – including sending the final draft to affected persons for comment before the final version is tabled in the National Assembly. Zalene Merrington reports...