George launches first Silent Book Club
George now has a public Silent Book Club, launched this week. It is an initiative of the George Tourism and the George Library, to encourage both locals and visitors to…
Toyota commits to invest millions in KZN
Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has committed to invest millions, in KwaZulu Natal. This follows news a few months ago, that Toyota would be taking the Province to the cleaners…
Power supply sufficient to meet winter demand
Eskom said the power system is reliable and able to meet winter demand. Daphne Mokwena, Spokesperson of Eskom, said when system constraints arise, they are managed with emergency reserves. “As…
Zuikerbosch water plant launched
President Cyril Ramaphosa launched the Station Five 5A Water Purification Plant at the Rand Water Zuikerbosch plant in Vereeniging, Gauteng, on Friday. The Zuikerbosch is Africa’s largest purification plant. The…
Only 22,540 rhino left in Africa
There are now only 22,540 rhinos left in Africa, according to a newly released report by the IUCN, titled “African and Asian Rhinoceroses – Status, Conservation and Trade.” About 6,788…
Transnet signs agreement with Hotazel Manganese
Transnet signed a 10 year agreement with Hotazel Manganese Mines (HMM) on Thursday. Michelle Phillips, Group Chief of Transnet, said the contract is reflective of the collaborative partnership between the…
5th Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on plastic pollution underway in Geneva
Vanessa Mashele and Adri Spangenberg are representing South Africa at the Fifth Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) on plastic pollution, hosted by the United Nations in Geneva, since…
Tshwane’s 10 hour power upgrade on Sunday
The City of Tshwane announced it has postponed the upgrade of the 132kv pyramid substation, to next Sunday, the 17 August 2025, instead of the 10th August. Work entails the…
A tropical low might be developing NE of Madagascar
Meteorologists (Meteoblue and Dr Hoorn of the Severe Weather Information Network-SWAICSA) are monitoring the development of a Tropical Low about 1500 km, North East of Madagascar. There is apparently a…
SA banking sector demonstrates strong performance
The GCR Ratings (GCR) said on Thursday, South Africa’s domestic banking sector, continues to demonstrate sound earnings quality, strong performance and improved cost efficiencies. In a detailed report, GCR said…