City collects R4m+ from illegal dumping fines
About 2 631 fines to the value of R4 million, were collected by the City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management By-law Enforcement Unit, during 2023 and 2024. Another 1,…
FusionSolar C&I launched
Huawei Digital Power has launched a FusionSolar C&I OASIS Solution at the Malaysia PV & ESS Safety Forum & Product Launch 2024. The technology integrates the internet with PV solutions,…
New clam species discovered in South Africa’s kelp forest
A little-known group of marine mollusks, from the western coast of South Africa was discovered by researchers from the University of Cape Town. Researchers, Valentich-Scott P, Griffiths C, Landschoff J…
Clean water in Hammanskraal by September
The City of Tshwane announced it is ready to supply clean water to residents of Hamaanskraal by September this year.This is a temporary measure, as the construction of Rooiwal Waste…
13 transformers and cables confiscated
Thirteen illegally connected transformers and more than 15 000 kilograms worth of cables were discovered and confiscated from Msawawa informal settlement in Kya Sands, during a City Power led operation.…
Chunks of algae at Inanda Dam
Chunks of algae, have clogged up the Inanda Dam, hampering water supply. This has affected volumes of treated water at the Durban Heights Water Treatment Works. As a result, uMngeni-uThukela…
StatsSA unemployment figures
About 33,5% of the population are unemployed, this is according to Statistics South (StatsSA) second quarter report of 2024.This is a 6% increase from the first quarter’s 32,9%. About 158…
Gale force winds in parts of the EC
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) has urged residents to report incidents caused by strong winds in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth). Sthembiso Soyaya, Spokesperson of the NMBM, said on Wednesday…
Another building catches fire in Joburg
Another building has caught fire in the Johannesburg CBD.This time, in Bree Street Johannesburg. This is the third structural fire in the CBD in the month of August 2024. Last…
City Power gets permission to appeal Eskom ruling
The Johannesburg High Court has granted City Power permission to appeal against a decision of the High Court ruling in favour of Eskom, related to a billing dispute. In June…