6 have died in Boksburg, in the fourth fire this month
About 6 children have died in a fire at the Villa Liza, an informal settlement, on the East Rand, on Friday evening. This is the second fire in just days,…
5 dead, 50 hospitalised following GenZ protests in Kenya
About 5 youngsters have died, while 50 were hospitalised, following an uprising on the 25 June 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya. Ironically this week’s GenZ protests were to commemorate last year’s…
Emerald Reservoir running dry, as maintenance continues into day 2
Repairs at the Elandsjagt Treatment Works, are well underway, placing pressure on water supply to areas supplied by the Emerald Hill and fort Nottingham reservoirs. On Friday, the Metro announced…
Upgrade of Brynorth Substation kicks off on Monday
The upgrade of the Brynorth Substation, starts on Monday, the 30 June 2025. City Power said the station is a key component in the electricity distribution network. Isaac Mangena, Spokesperson…
Newest landmark to protect Magalies Biosphere
Sibanye-Stillwater, the Angamma Charitable Trust, the Magaliesberg Biosphere NPC, and the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), launched a landmark conservation initiative, to further protect the Magaliesberg Biosphere, this…
Electricity enough to meet Winter demand
Eskom said there is sufficient electricity for this Winter. Planned maintenance this week, ending the 26th June 2025, averaged around 3,789 Megawatts (MW). In addition, the Energy Availability Factor (EAF)…
Mikey, the Northcliff Baboon caught and moved out
Mikey, the male baboon, was finally trapped and moved out of Northcliff, on Friday, 27th June 2025, around 11am. This follows nearly three weeks of tracking him across Johannesburg’s suburbs.…
“Eternal Evolution – Transforming for Sustainability”
The future of planning and managing cemetery and the crematoria sector, will be discussed in depth, from the 25 to 27 August 2025. This will be done at the South…
Service delivery protest underway in Honeydew, Jhb
Motorists can expect traffic delays on Beyers Naudé Drive, today, Friday, the 27 June 2025, between 09:00 and 12:00. This is due to a planned protest march in Honeydew. Protesters…
List of flooded roads in the Western Cape
Here is a list of flooded roads in the Western Cape, some are open, others muddy with debris, or structural damage. The list was provided by the Western Cape Department.…