SA steps back from G20 during US Presidency
South Africa has announced plans to temporarily step back from the G20 during the US Presidency in 2026. Enoch Godongwana, Minister of Finance, said this move is aimed at easing…
Department tightens measures to protect communities downstream Senteeko dam
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has begun implementing new risk-mitigation measures, to protect communities downstream the Senteeko dam. The Department agreed with warnings issued by the local irrigation…
Is SA gearing for an interest rate cut?
Governor Lesetja Kganyago is expected to deliver the decision of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on interest rates, on Thursday, 29 January, at 15:00. The exchange rate looks favourable, oil…
A Mozambique spitting Cobra found tucked in a house
A 1.2-metre Mozambique Spitting Cobra was discovered in a house, on Tuesday. Nkosinathi Ndaba, Area Manager of the Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) was called to the site to relocate…
Fire at Paarl hospital under investigation
The cause of a fire at the Paarl Provincial Hospital is under investigation. The Drakenstein Municipality said in an update, its Fire and Rescue Services responded to a call about…
Business joins efforts to save water, as dam levels dip in the Bay
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber has joined efforts to encourage its members to save water. The Chamber’s Denise van Huyssteen, encouraged businesses across the metro to strengthen their water…
Leopard electrocuted to death in Nuy area
An adult male leopard was found electrocuted on an Eskom distribution line in the Nuy area near Worcester on Friday. The incident was reported by the landowner after he noticed…
A fire at Paarl hospital
A fire broke out at the Paarl Hospital, on Tuesday midday. Emergency services are on site. This, as fire teams are battling a fire in the same district, which is…
34-year old drowned in Sithobela River in Mpumalanga
34-year old Lucky Fanyana Shongwe, is the latest person to have drowned in Mpumalanga. He drowned at the Sithobela River in Holeka, Ward 6, during a cleansing ritual. The Chief…
SIU to probe uMzinyathi District
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is investigating allegations of serious maladministration, improper or unlawful conduct, at the uMzinyathi District Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal. This follows permission granted according to Proclamation 305…