During a state of emergency the President of South Africa has the power to make emergency regulations "necessary or expedient" to restore peace and order and end the emergency.

Jul 17, 2025 · A state of emergency is a formal government declaration made in response to a crisis that poses a significant threat to public safety. This legal action unlocks special powers …

A state of emergency is a good indicator that residents should remain alert and follow officials’ orders, news stations, and weather forecasts in order to be informed of the situation.

4 days ago · Gov. Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency to provide hunger relief for Virginians as the ongoing federal government shutdown threatens the release of November …

May 31, 2025 · A state of emergency is a formal declaration that allows public officials to free up funds, mobilize assistance, and temporarily harness powers they otherwise wouldn’t have on a …

Mar 4, 2025 · The state of emergency is a legal mechanism that allows governments to temporarily assume extraordinary powers in response to crises, such as natural disasters, …

4 days ago · Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency on Thursday to help maintain food aid for state residents as a three-week-long U.S. government shutdown …

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin declares state of emergency as SNAP benefits face November 1 cutoff due to federal government shutdown affecting 850,000 residents.

4 days ago · Governor Glenn Youngkin today declared a state of emergency to provide emergency hunger relief for Virginians in response to the Democrat Shutdown causing …

Mar 15, 2023 · A state of emergency is a situation in which a government is given emergency legal powers to steer the country through a crisis or extraordinary situation to protect its citizens.