Wendy Dondolo

Journalist

South Africa's tourism reaches 10 million international visitors in 2025, driving economic growth

Wendy Dondolo|Updated

South Africa's tourism sector has achieved a historic milestone, welcoming over 10 million international visitors in 2025, according to Tourism Minister Patricia ...

Kruger National Park faces massive flood damage, recovery fund launched

Wendy Dondolo|Updated

Minister Willie Aucamp announces a recovery fund for Kruger National Park following severe floods that caused extensive damage.

SASSA payment dates for February 2026: What you need to know

Wendy Dondolo|Updated

SASSA has confirmed the grant payment dates for February 2026, detailing essential steps for beneficiaries wishing to change their payment methods.

Heavy rains prompt safety shutdown at Kruger Park for day visitors

Wendy Dondolo|Updated

Severe flooding in South Africa's Kruger National Park has led to the temporary suspension of day visitor access as authorities prioritise safety amid rising river ...

Cape Town sounds alarm as dam levels plummet after heatwave

Wendy Dondolo|Updated

With dam levels in Cape Town dropping significantly due to increased consumption during hot weather, authorities are urging residents and businesses to cut back ...

eThekwini probes city official caught dumping litter into stormwater drain

Wendy Dondolo|Updated

eThekwini Municipality has initiated an internal investigation following a viral video showing a City official improperly disposing of litter into a stormwater drainage ...

Holiday demand puts Knysna water supply under pressure

Wendy Dondolo|Updated

Western Cape Minister Anton Bredell warns that Knysna's water system is operating on a dangerous 'razor-thin margin' just as holidaymakers prepare to descend on ...

SIU freezes R2.7 million from NLC-linked divorce settlement

Wendy Dondolo|Updated

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has frozen R2.7 million linked to alleged misuse of National Lotteries Commission (NLC) funds, originating from a divorce settlement. ...

Home Affairs extends office hours: Secure your travel documents before the festive season

Wendy Dondolo|Updated

South Africa's Department of Home Affairs is extending its office hours, allowing citizens to secure essential travel documents ahead of year-end celebrations.

SA weekend weather: Storms in the East, heatwave in the West

Wendy Dondolo|Updated

South Africa experiences a weather split this weekend, with thunderstorms and rain in the east and warm, sunny conditions in the west.

South Africa embarks on new nuclear energy era with ambitious developments on PBMR

Wendy Dondolo|Updated

Discover how South Africa's latest nuclear strategy, featuring the relaunch of the Pebble Bed Modular Reactor and a 20-year extension for Koeberg Unit 2, aims to ...

SASSA announces R10 increase in social grants for October 2025

Wendy Dondolo|Updated

SASSA announces a increase in social grants starting October 2025, following the national budget adjustments.

National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola to testify before Madlanga Commission on Monday

Wendy Dondolo|Updated

National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola is set to testify before the Madlanga Commission in Pretoria on Monday.

Rain and icy conditions expected across South Africa this week

Wendy Dondolo|Published

South Africans should brace for a cold and wet week ahead as a series of cold fronts sweep across the country, bringing rain, icy conditions, and potential snowfall ...