2 arrested in Gqeberha for abalone poaching
Two people were arrested in the Neave township, in Gqeberha, for being in possession of abalone, valued at more than R4.4 million. The South African Police Service said about 10510…
9 drowned in Cape Town
Nine people drowned and died in Cape Town’s waters since the start of the season in September 2024.Four of the nine, died in December. The City’s Recreation and Parks Department…
Rain caused widespread power outage in Joburg
City Power said it is making progress at addressing over 3000 logged queries on Friday, after inclement weather damaged infrastructure in parts of the West Rand, Johannesburg North and South.…
Motorists urged to be cautious on wet roads
Disruptive rain is expected across the central and eastern regions of South Africa from this Sunday to Wednesday (5 to 8 January 2025). Affected areas are the North West, the…
Look out for Ground Hornbill
The Mabula Ground Hornbill Project are asking residents and visitors to send pictures and sightings of Ground Hornbill to its administrators, for research purposes. According to the Project, the birds…
100 shops gutted down in Kantamanti fire in Ghana
More than 100 shops were gutted down by a fire that broke out in Kantamanto market, in the early hours of Thursday morning, the 02nd January 2025. 13 trucks were…
6 arrested in the North West for illegal mining
6 people were arrested for illegal mining related activity in Hartbeespoort Dam, on New Year’s day. Their ages are between 28 and 55, and from Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Malawi. During…
JW starts to disconnect water
Johannesburg Water said it has begun to intensify its mass disconnection Programme, targeting informal settlements. First up are disconnections in Deep South, and all informal settlements across the City. Nombuso…
Resurfaced miner speaks up about Stilfontein conditions
Testimony of Clement Moeletsi, a miner who has resurfaced from the quagmire in Stilfontein. “I was unable to give a more detailed account as my legal representatives were denied access…
Pompom Weed pose danger to grasslands KZN
Article written and published by Conservancies KZN. It’s that time of year when we all need to be on the look out for Pompom Weed. It is a highly invasive…