Double earthquakes in the North Pacific Region
No Tsunami alert was triggered, following two earthquakes in the North Pacific Region, on Saturday, the 21st June 2025, despite their severity. No casualties were reported or damage to property.…
Young rhino calf rescued in the Greater Kruger
A young rhino calf was found alone, severely emaciated, and barely moving, by rangers, in the Greater Kruger National Park. Dr Ben Muller said teams were immediately deployed to assess…
SIU freezes sale of property bought with Lottery Fund grant
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has obtained an order to freeze the sale or transfer of an agricultural holding, based in Centurion, this week. The property was bought by Black…
15 arrested for illegal mining of unpolished diamonds
About fifteen (15) suspects were arrested in the Northern Cape, for the contravention of the Immigration Act, illegal mining activities and possession of suspected unpolished diamonds, from Tuesday, the 17th…
Con man arrested whilst in Municipal uniform, filling up diesel, at least 10 times a day
A man was caught red-handed filling up diesel at refuelling stations, masquerading as a City employee. He went to stations designated for eThekwini Municipality’s fleet. Jimmy Ngcobo, of the City,…
Nervous baboon trying to get home
A baboon male was spotted at Florida Hill, by resident, Roshin Kamfer, this week. A day later, other residents posted sightings of him on the Northcliff Koppie, just above Palm…
Strong wind along the coast on Friday into Saturday
Strong South and South Westerly winds are expected in KZN as from Friday into Saturday. The South African Weather Service (SAWS), said wind speed is expected to be up to…
Level -3 disconnection to Houghton property
City Power said it has disconnected electricity supply to a residential property in Houghton, where 90 people were illegally housed. This follows a raid to the property, by the City’s…
Civil society tackling air pollution in polluted Vaal Triangle
Civil society groups are tackling air pollution in the Vaal Triangle- one of three most polluted areas in South Africa. The Vaal Triangle consists of Vanderbijlpark, Sasolburg, Sebokeng, and Evaton.…
African Development Bank Launches Electricity Regulatory Index at 2025 Africa Energy Forum
The African Development Bank (AfDB) launched its flagship Electricity Regulatory Index (ERI) 2024 at the Africa Energy Forum in Cape Town, this week, ending the 20th June 2025. The Bank…