Death toll up to 57, while 1000 displaced after Eastern Cape floods
The death toll has risen to 57 in the Eastern Cape, following floods this week. The Eastern Cape Office of the Premier, said on Thursday afternoon, about 51 of the…
242 dead in Flight 171 crash from India to UK
A flight from Ahmedabad Airport in India (Flight 171) crashed on Thursday, killing 242 people. It was headed to the London Gatwick Airport, when it crashed into the BJ Medical…
80 homes damaged by strong wind
80 homes are among infrastructure damaged by strong winds and snowfall in KwaZulu Natal, this week, The KZN Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) said 4 kids in…
Efforts to combat noise pollution gaining traction
The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA), spoke about noise pollution or underwater radiated noise (URN). Mbalenhle Golding, Acting CEO of SAMSA said at the 3rd UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3),…
Zone 1 & 3 Meadowlands residents light up streets demanding power restoration
Putco (Pty) Ltd, part of the Larimer Group, is the latest company, to redirect services, due to ongoing protest action in parts of Meadowlands, Soweto. Residents of Zone 1 and…
Search and rescue operations continue in the Eastern Cape, 49 lost their lives
Search and rescue operations continue in flood-stricken OR Tambo district, in the Eastern Cape. 49 people lost their lives in this week’s floods, about 300,000 homes were left without electricity,…
Political leaders meet mine management to discuss water and environmental compliance, among other issues
Political leadership of the Chief Albert Luthuli Municipality met with the management of the Nkomati Mine on Wednesday, the 11th June. Mbuso Magubane, the Mayor, said critical issues discussed centred…
Illegal sand mining bust in Sibasa, Limpopo
Two suspects were apprehended by police in illegal sand mining related activities, in Tswinga Village, Sibasa, Limpopo. The police said other suspects fled the scene, but mining equipment was recovered.…
Green Hydrogen company shows vast opportunity to decarbonize mobility
A Green Hydrogen Summit organised by the Presidential Climate Commission, is expected to shed light on the level of community involvement in the generation and supply of Green hydrogen products.…
70 Rhino Relocated to Rwanda
About 70 Southern White Rhino were relocated to Rwanda’s Akagera National Park, from South Africa, last week. African Parks said the translocation process was completed in two phases, each comprising…