No water in parts of Jhb North
A burst pipe at corner Katherine Street and Pretoria Avenue has left most surburbs in the North of Johannesburg, without water. Johannesburg Water (JW) said it is repairing the pipe,…
Budget to be re-tabled in May
Enoch Godongwana, the Minister of Finance, is expected to re-table the 2025 Budget Review on Wednesday, the 21 May 2025. Government said the decision to scrap the proposed 0.5% VAT…
Tshwane rated positively by GCR
The City of Tshwane’s outlook was revised to positive by global rating agency, GCR, also part of Moody’s. GCR said the reason for the upgrade is, despite the City’s financial…
Porcupine among animals rescued in Tokai fire
A terrified porcupine, injured and fleeing the Tokai fire was spotted by a compassionate family in the Tokai Forest, who called the Cape of Good Hope SPCA. SPCA Inspectors raced…
Boost to small business launched in Gqeberha-G20
The critical role of business incubators in the ecosystem, was the centre of discussions at this week’s launch of the G20 entrepreneurship incubator. Business incubators are expected to nurture entrepreneurs…
Bodies of missing police found in the Hennops River
Bodies believed to be those of missing police officers, were found in the Hennops River on Tuesday. This follows an investigation into the whereabouts of Constable Linda Cebekhulu (24), Constable…
5 arrested and gold bearing material and bombs seized
Five (5) suspects were arrested in the Free State, for illegal mining.The South African Police Service (SAPS) said the men were arrested by its Operation Vala Umgodi Combat and Proactive…
Tokai fire largely under control but rages on
Authorities say the Tokai fire is largely under control. Authorities also said although large areas are under control, many areas continue to burn uncontained. Jermaine Carelse, Spokesperson of the City…
Cost-saving housing block using construction waste
This article was written by Phetolo Phatsibi, Zama Mthethwa, of the Council for Scientific Research (CSIR) and the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation. Waste material from the construction sector…
G20 Agricultural Group on small farmers
The severity of the impact of the Health Promotion Levy (HPL) on small-scale farmers and workers whose livelihoods depend on sugarcane farming, was central to G20 discussions in Durban, last…