Rains, snow, strong winds in the Cape
There are heavy rains coupled with strong winds, and snow in some parts of the Cape today. There are also numerous road closures due to flooding and fallen trees. Informal…
Update of fires in the Free State
Inclement weather continues across the country.Yesterday, the Eastern Free State had massive wildfires reported by residents via social media platforms.One fire was on the South of Bethlehem in the Free…
Fire broke out at National District Hospital in Bloem
A fire broke out at the National District Hospital in Bloemfontein.The cause of the fire is unknown, but it is believed to have started outside the hospital. Picture shows 83…
Slippery roads temporarily closed due to wet conditions
News of a tornado in Gouda, in the Western Cape, emerged this afternoon. (Credits: Billi Du Preez, Swaicsa, Snow Report).It is unclear how much damage was caused by the tornado.…
SunCentral project
Phase 1 of the construction of SolarAfrica Energy’s project began this week.The development known as the SunCentral project, amounts to about R5 billion. During a breaking ground ceremony, David McDonald,…
With more cold weather expected, is electricity supply secured?
With temperature levels dropping, Eskom has assured residents of no loadshedding.Daphne Mokwena, Eskom Spokesperson said yesterday marked day 100 without loadshedding. She also said, the network becomes overloaded during Winter.…
A “mini tornado” hits Cape Flats
Residents of the Cape Flats, took to social media this morning, with pictures of broken windows and rooftops to some houses, after last night’s storm. The “Mitchell’s Plain” mini tornado,…
Protest at Harmony’s Target Mine continues
Protest action launched by the communities of Virginia and Meloding on Wednesday this week, against Harmony Target Mine, continues. The communities alongside Mining Affected Communities United in Action (Macua), are…
Bbbrrrr…. Why is it so cold?
According to the South African Weather Service (SAWS), a cold front swept through the Cape interior some, bringing light snowfall over the high-lying parts of Eastern Cape interior. There is…
Did you feel an earth tremor in Joburg last Saturday evening?
Yes, according to the Council for Geoscience South Africa. The Council said in a report feedback, the origin of the tremor is within the Central Rand, in Crown mine. It…