Whale carcass found in Hermanus
A whale carcass was found stranded 2 nautical miles South of the New Harbour in Hermanus. The cause of death could not be determined from initial visual inspection, as there…
No water, fire at landfill site
A power failure since Thursday, led to interruptions at the pump stations. This then caused hiccups in water supplies to the Greater Mthonjaneni. In an update, the King Cetshwayo District…
WC Government wants the Province declared a disaster area
The Western Cape Government has approached the National Disaster Risk Management Centre for a provincial disaster classification. This, as a third cold front accompanied by rains this week, is scheduled…
Lowering of the Mvutshane dam
The uMngeni-uThukela Water Board said the lowering of the Mvutshane Dam will not disrupt the supply of water to residents of the Maphumulo Municipality. The Mvutshane Dam which supplies water…
Abandoned cargo ship
A flagged cargo ship, from Panama, the MV Ultra Galaxy was abandoned by its crew of 18 seafarers. It is believed strong winds during the week, reaching 35-50 knots and…
Is more visitor safety education required?
An incident at the Pilanesburg National Park, last weekend, has put a spotlight on the need to educate visitors, both local and international about animals in the wild. Park Spokesperson,…
Moments in the storm
Picture of Nqweba dam in the Eastern Cape during strong winds yesterday. Stephan de Klerk took the picture. Man surfing the Berg River in Paarl yesterday. Penguins out in the…
Korea signs contribution agreement to the GCF
The Republic of Korea has affirmed its commitment to climate action by signing its Contribution Agreement with the Green Climate Fund (GCF). At the GCF headquarters in Songdo, Deputy Minister…
Cape storm leaves a trail of electricity faults
Eskom said it has experienced high call volumes, as heavy rains continue in the Western Cape. There are power faults across the City, includingWynberg, Lakeside, Brooklyn, Rondebosch, Plattekloof, Penelyn Estate,…
4 people have died in “wind induced” crash in EC
The Eastern Cape Department of Transport said two people have died, as a result of a “wind induced” crash in the Eastern Cape this week. 4 more people sustained injuries,…