Death toll up to 9, in Ormonde collapsed building
The death toll has risen to nine people, in the Ormonde collapsed building, in Johannesburg. Xolile Khumalo, Spokesperson of Emergency Services in Johannesburg, said “EMS will now conduct a sweep…
More countries want the US-MidEast war de-escalated to a truce
The Ministry of Defence in the United Arab Emirates said it intercepted about 165 Iranian ballistic missiles, 2 Iranian cruise missiles and 541 Iranian bomb drones, on Monday. All these…
More cases of Avian Flu reported in seabirds
Cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) continue to impact seabirds along the South African coastline. Positive cases were confirmed in African Penguins, Kelp Gulls and Common Terns, in the…
Sandton water meters to be closed overnight
Johannesburg Water announced it would close Sandton meters on Tuesday evening, from 4pm until 4am. The water utility said this is a necessary intervention to manage supply to all systems.…
Most suburbs without water due to turbidity at Nooitgedacht plant
Things at the Nooitgedagt water plant in Gqeberha, have not moved an ounce, leaving parts of Gqeberha without water. The Nelson Mandela Metro, said on Tuesday, highly turbid (muddy) raw…
US-Africa Summit kicks off on 19 March in Washington
This year’s US-Africa Summit kicks off on the 19-20 March 2026, in Washington. This year’s theme to lead discussions is ‘the Future of the US & Africa Energy Partnership’, PAS…
Eleven villages with minimal water due to no electricity at completed project
The Bona Bona Cluster water project, meant to supply eleven villages in Kagisano Molopo Municipality, in the North West, is awaiting electricity connection from Eskom. Recipients of the project are…
6 dead after building collapse in Ormonde, South of Joburg
6 people died in Ormonde, South of Johannesburg, when the second tier of a building under construction, collapsed. Since Monday, search and rescue operation are underway, to recover stranded workers.…
9 killed in Israel’s City of Beit Shemesh plus 550 in Iran since Saturday
Nine people were killed, when an Iranian missile struck Israel’s City of Beit Shemesh, on Sunday evening. Explosions were reported in Jerusalem and in Tel Aviv. Najib Mikati, Lebanon’s Prime…
Protesters block access roads to Mthatha CBD demanding housing and electricity after the storm
Protesting residents of Ngangelizwe, in the Eastern Cape, are burning tyres on public roads and damaging Municipal infrastructure. They are up in arms about permanent housing for families affected by…