Wendy Dondolo

Journalist

Weekend weather: Heavy rain and thunderstorms expected across large parts of SA

Wendy Dondolo|Published

South Africa is set to experience heavy rain and thunderstorms this Saturday, particularly in the central and eastern regions, leading to potential flooding and ...

No space for thousands as universities hit capacity wall

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Public universities in South Africa are facing significant challenges in accommodating the influx of matriculants for 2026, as funding constraints and leadership ...

COVID-19 SRD grant not ending, DSD warns against fake news

Wendy Dondolo|Published

The Department of Social Development has issued an urgent warning about false claims circulating on social media regarding the termination of the COVID-19 Social ...

Back to school 2026: Government pledges placement for all learners

Wendy Dondolo|Published

With the 2026 academic year commencing, the government reassures parents and caregivers of public schools' readiness to welcome learners.

Another 33 undocumented minor children intercepted at Beitbridge Border Post

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Another 33 undocumented children were intercepted at the Beitbridge Port of Entry, with two suspects arrested for allegedly facilitating their illegal cross-border ...

Zwelinzima Vavi urges support for boycott of US-hosted FIFA World Cup

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Zwelinzima Vavi calls for a boycott of the US-hosted FIFA World Cup, citing FIFA's hypocrisy and the exclusionary nature of US immigration policies.

Over R350 million in counterfeit goods seized as police arrests 33 in nationwide December crackdown

Wendy Dondolo|Published

South African Police Service seizes counterfeit goods worth over R350 million and arrests 33 suspects in a nationwide operation during the festive season.

‘Learners must never be punished’: Basic Education Committee slams withholding of learners’ report cards

Wendy Dondolo|Published

The Basic Education Committee in South Africa has raised urgent concerns regarding the unlawful withholding of report cards and the financial pressures placed on ...

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 ...

NSFAS funding for 2026: Everything you need to know

Wendy Dondolo|Published

NSFAS announces its readiness for the 2026 academic year, having processed a record number of funding applications and implemented new systems to support students ...

Here are the SASSA grant payment dates for January 2026 — and why biometric verification matters

Wendy Dondolo|Published

SASSA has released the January 2026 payment schedule for social grants, emphasising the need for beneficiaries to verify their biometric details to prevent fraud ...

Fury at Kirstenbosch as SANBI defies calls to cancel the Kiffness concert

Wendy Dondolo|Updated

Amidst rising tensions, the Palestine Solidarity Campaign and Mothers4Gaza demand an apology from SANBI for allowing a controversial concert at Kirstenbosch, arguing ...

Weather Alert: Final December weekend brings stormy weather to much of SA

Wendy Dondolo|Updated

Severe thunderstorms with potential flooding are forecast to hit Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and other interior provinces this Saturday, with conditions gradually ...

Fires devastate informal settlements across Western Cape

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Fires across informal settlements in the Western Cape have left hundreds homeless, prompting urgent humanitarian efforts from relief organisations and government ...

Christmas Day weather warning: Heavy rain, lightning and hail expected in parts of SA

Wendy Dondolo|Published

The South African Weather Service has issued Yellow Level 2 warnings for severe thunderstorms across Gauteng, parts of Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West this Christmas, ...

Boxing Day Weather: Severe thunderstorms forecast for parts of SA

Wendy Dondolo|Published

The South African Weather Service has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms over central and eastern regions on Friday, December 26, 2025, while ...

Christmas Eve Weather: SA braces for widespread showers and storms

Wendy Dondolo|Published

On Christmas Eve, South Africa faces a mixed bag of weather, with the South African Weather Service warning of thunderstorms and heavy rain across several provinces. ...

Tuesday Weather: More rain and thunderstorms on the way

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Severe thunderstorms are forecasted to impact central and eastern South Africa, with heavy rain, lightning, and strong winds posing risks of flooding.

South Africa sees 21% drop in festive season road fatalities, yet risks remain high

Wendy Dondolo|Published

Midway through South Africa's 2025 festive season, road fatalities have decreased by over 20%, but Transport Minister Barbara Creecy warns of persistent dangers ...

Gangs demand R10,000 to let Cape Town municipal workers fix sewage spills

Brandon Nel and Wendy Dondolo|Updated

Up to R10,000 — that is the hefty price tag gangsters are demanding municipal workers to pay if they want to enter certain Cape Town areas to fix burst pipes and ...

Today's weather: Heatwave grips Western Cape as storms bring relief to Central SA

Wendy Dondolo|Published

South Africa experiences contrasting weather patterns today with scorching temperatures in the Western and Northern Cape, while central and eastern regions enjoy ...

Watch VideoInside Cape-Town's Gang Wars | Children as young as nine pulled into rising gang violence

Brandon Nel and Wendy Dondolo|Published

Children barely tall enough to see over a car bonnet are being pulled into gang life in Delft — some as young as nine, sent to steal and surrender their loot to ...

Watch VideoHow WhatsApp group chats fuel online bullying among South African teens

Wendy Dondolo and Xolile Mtembu|Published

Group chats on platforms like WhatsApp have transformed from innocent social spaces into breeding grounds for coordinated online harassment among South African teenagers ...

Weekend weather update: Expect storms in Gauteng and KZN while the Western Cape swelters

Wendy Dondolo|Updated

South Africans can expect a sharp weather split this weekend, with widespread storms drenching the northern and eastern provinces while intense heat settles over ...

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.