4th sluice gate opened at the Vaal Dam to manage water levels
An additional sluice gate was opened at the Vaal Dam from 10:00 am, on Saturday morning, the 05th April 2025. In total, 4 gates are now open. This follows good…
Loadshedding remains suspended despite constrained system
Eskom said the power system is constrained, due to ongoing high levels of planned maintenance. As a result, unplanned outages are at 3.3% lower than they were last year. The…
East Bank Treatment upgrade
A delegation from Lower Saxony in Germany visited the East Bank Treatment Plant in Nahoon, in the Eastern Cape on Friday, the 04th April 2025. The Buffalo City Metro and…
Earthquake in Papua New Guinea has triggered a Tsunami warning
An earthquake measuring M7,2 struck Papua New Guinea in the early hours of Saturday morning. Meteorologists say the quake triggered the possibility of a tsunami. According to the Philippine Institute…
Meet two-year-old Syla, out saving lives
This article was written by the SAPS media team. The Sasolburg K9 Unit has welcomed a new hero to its ranks. Bravo 8548, better known as Syla, a Belgian Malinois,…
Water supply restored in Motherwell and Nooitgedagt
Residents of Nooitgedagt and Motherwell are breathing a sigh of relief, at the news of restored power in Friday afternoon, at the local Wastewater Treatment Works. The bulk transfer system…
Flooded roads in Klerksdorp
The City of Matlosana, has asked motorists to avoid flooded roads. These include the N12 direction to stilfontein, N12 direction wolmaranstad, as well as the Hartebeesfontein road. Water levels are…
Water shutdown in Durban next Tuesday
There will be no water in most Durban taps next Tuesday until Wednesday, the 09th April 2025. The city of eThekwini said the shutdown is to allow uMngeni-uThukela Water (UUW)…
$331m investment to power up the Region
The African Development Bank Group has earmarked $331 million for investment in Lesotho from 2025 to 2030, focusing on quality infrastructure, capacity building, energy development, regional integration, and institutional strengthening.…
More gentle rain in Gauteng, serious warnings for 5 Provinces
Several events scheduled to start on Friday into this weekend, were cancelled, as soft rains continue in parts of Johannesburg. The Joburg Ladies Open Round 1 play, in Modderfontein, was…