Big perlemoen bust in Cape Town
Abalone valued at an estimated R10, 3 million, was confiscated by the police, near Philippi, in Cape Town, on Sunday. Police discovered and confiscated about 11, 485 wet and 15,…
Visitor from Portugal injured at Pilanesburg National Park
A male visitor from Portugal was injured by an elephant, at the Pilanesburg National Park, on Friday, the 14th September 2024. Thami Matshego, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the North…
Muriel Dube is Sasol Limited’s new Chair
Ms Muriel Dube is the new Chairperson of the Board of Sasol Limited, with effect from 13 September 2024. In a statement, The Sasol Limited Board, said it is pleased…
Strong winds and intensified storms expected this week
Strong winds and intensified storms are expected in the Eastern and Western Cape this week, from Monday the 16th to Sunday, the 22nd September 2024. This is as a result…
When prevention is better than a cure
The United Nations Disaster Risk Report (UNDRR), wants an investment in preventative measures, prioritized in the fight against climate change. In its latest report, the UNDRR, said a global investment…
SA scientists contributed to the Global State of Climate Report
Written by the CSIR The much-anticipated State of the Climate (2023) report was released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on the 22 August 2024, to the scientific community.…
Water tunnel shutdown in 14 days
The Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) tunnel is scheduled for maintenance, for 6 months, starting from 1 October 2024 to 31 March 2025. The six-months shutdown will be done by…
Parts of Tshwane in dark due to veldfire
A veldfire in Tshwane, close to the Agricultural Research Council (ARC), may have tripped a 132 KV substation. This has led to an electricity outage in Highveld, Centurion Golf Estate,…
Places with no water on Sunday
Atteridgeville The reservoir supplying Atteridgeville with water, has dropped to an alarming state. As a result, the City of Tshwane cautioned residents to use water sparingly, in a statement on…
Government starts journey to procure 2,500 MW of nuclear energy
Government is planning to procure 2,500 Megawatts (MW) of nuclear energy to the grid. This emerged at the recently held, Nuclear Seminar, held in Gauteng, on Thursday. Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa,…