Fire Update
𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗴𝗼, 𝗣𝗮𝗮𝗿𝗹 A structural fire at Gemsbok Street, Chicago, in Paarl, on Saturday, 31 January 2026, had residents on edge, following several recent fires in Paarl and surrounding areas. But…
106 dead and close to 400,000 displaced by floods in Mozambique
Remains of deceased Ekurhuleni MMC for Roads and Transport, Andile Mngwevu, was repatriated to South Africa on Friday. Mngwevu died with three others in Chokwe, Mozambique, when floodwaters swept away…
31 arrested for bogus investment in Gauteng
Six people (6) accused of being bogus pension investment scammers, were arrested by the police this week, in Gauteng. Twenty-five (25) related call-centre agents, were also arrested along with the…
Tropical Cyclone Fytia has landed in Madagascar
Tropical Cyclone Fytia has landed in Mahajanga, Madagascar and is moving East-Southeast. Experts at the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO)-designated Regional Specialised Centre (RSMC) estimated maximum wind speed of the cyclone,…
Amapanyaza back as Peace Officers to combat crime alongside law enforcers
Amapanyaza, recruited by the Gauteng Province, to support law enforcement efforts, since 2023, were put on hold last year, after a report by the Public Protector, declared them unlawful. Speaking…
NERSA announces electricity price cut for ferrochrome smelters
The energy regulator (NERSA) approved temporary electricity price relief of 87.74 c/kWh for ferrochrome smelters. This is only for facilities operated by Samancor Chrome and Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture, until the…
Community protest on the R71 Phalaborwa
The R71 road is closed due to community unrest in Phalaborwa. The Lulekani community are marching to town. The Ba Phalaborwa Municipality has warned motorists travelling from town to use…
eThekwini ratepayers want inclusion in budget plans
The EThekwini Ratepayers Protest Movement (ERPM) wants inclusion in deliberations about the 2026/2027 budget. As a result, ERPM wrote a public letter to the Mayor, demanding inclusion, by no later…
City Parks withdraws its field workers until after heavy downpours and heatwave
Residents of Johannesburg are urged to assist wildlife during heatwaves by placing shallow water containers for pets, birds, bees, and other small animals. This plea was made by Thanduxolo Mendrew,…
Interest rate remains at 6,75%
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to keep the policy rate unchanged, at 6.75%. Lesetja Kganyago, Governor of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), attributed the decision to “a rapture…