More disruptive rain expected in areas partly flooded
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned against disruptive rainfall in the northern parts of Mpumalanga as well as the south and eastern parts of Limpopo. This as the…
26 Cattle confiscated and 2 arrested in Verena Police Operation
About 26 cattle suspected to be stolen, were confiscated by the police in a sting operation in Verena on Thursday. A man was also arrested and questioned about the livestock.…
Reservoirs low in Lenasia
Johannesburg Water (JW) said it is implementing actions to stabilize the Lenasia Systems. “The critically low levels observed in the Lenasia Hospital Hill and High-level reservoirs have necessitated the introduction…
Fire on the M5
A fire has broken out on the M5 and Kromboom Road in Rondebosch East. The Western Cape Traffic Department noticed the fire around 12 midday in Thursday, the 02nd January…
No water in Sandton on Thursday evening
Water meters will go off in Sandton over night, from 7pm on Thursday, the 02nd January 2025 until Friday, the 3rd January 2025. Johannesburg Water (JW) said in a notice…
Eskom Expo calling young scientists
Eskom Expo is calling young scientists in Grades 4–12 & NC2–NC4, to register research projects, as from the 15th January 2025. The Expo provides a nationwide platform for young scientists…
No water yet for parts of Hammanskraal
Residents of Hammanskraal will not have drinking water from the Klipdrift Package Plant as indicated back in October 2024. In a joint statement, the City of Tshwane, Magalies Water, Office…
Roedtan floods for the first time in 43 years
The town of Roedtan in Limpopo is flooded for the first time in 43 years, after heavy rains on New Year’s day. The town received between 70 and 102 mm…
Look out for fallen trees and flooded areas in Gauteng
The Gauteng Provincial Joint Operating Committee (JOC) said on New Year’s day, there are a number of fallen trees and flooded roads in Gauteng. These are Kempton Park, Benoni, Marlboro…
90 displaced in Kayamandi fire
About 20 informal homes were destroyed by a fire that broke out on Bassi Street in Kayamandi, on New Year’s eve. About 90 people were displaced as a result. Jeremy…