200 killed in mine collapse in the DRC
Over 200 people including 70 children died in Congo, when the Coltan mine collapsed this week, in Rubaya, North Kivu province. This is the second time, parts of the mine…
Down to two leopards found thus far by researchers at De Hoop
This article was written and originally published by the Landmark Foundation. A survey using trap cameras by the Landmark Foundation, at the De Hoop Nature Reserve, near Swellendam, uncovered the…
Two bodies recovered in Msinga, after a vehicle was swept away by floodwaters
Two bodies were swept away by a river, on Thursday evening, in Msinga. They were part of eight passengers, attempting to cross the low-lying Infenebude bridge on the P17 in…
Eskom cracks whip on 14 Munis, to recover R110 billion debt
Eskom is going after 14 Municipalities, who owe millions to the power utility. Eskom is owed R110 billion. In a statement on Friday, the power utility said “ we have…
Temporary road closure of M1 Smit Street off ramps on Saturday
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) informed residents of Pretoria, of the postponement of the completion of the road reinstatement at the intersection of Pretoria Avenue and Katherine Street. Kenny Kunene,…
Germany pledges €200 million to Kiev
Credit: Michael Kappeler/dpa Germany is providing Ukraine with a further €200 million ($230 million) to respond to Russian attacks on the country’s energy infrastructure. Speaking at a meeting with his…
Rand Water Reservoirs at 47%
Rand Water’s reservoirs are at a collective 47% full. The Gauteng Provincial Department said while systems such as the Commando, Soweto, Midrand and the Deep South, remain under pressure, recovery…
5 Park rangers died at hands of assailants in the DRC
Five Park rangers died at the hands of armed assailants at the Upemba National Park, in Lusinga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, on Thursday. The African Security Analysis reported ten…
Flood Warnings over large parts of Australia
Flood watches and warnings were issued over parts of Australia. Heavy downpours are anticipation as from 12pm AEDT on Thursday, in western Queensland -the Flinders, Georgina, Thomson rivers and Eyre…
City Power disconnected electricity supply to four hijacked buildings
City Power disconnected electricity to four buildings in Johannesburg on Thursday. A multi-agency operation, including the Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) and other law enforcement authorities, led the disconnections in…