24% of migratory bird species face extinction
A new interim State of the World’s Migratory Species report (2026) indicates a sharp decline in migratory birds (CMS-listed populations) from 44 to 49 per cent. About 24% of species…
Road construction to start in July in Modimolle
The Modimolle-Mookgophong Local Municipality welcomed a contractor, expected to build about 9,5 km road, at a cost of R78-million. The Municipality also said work would commence in July 2026. Speaking…
Cyclone Narelle expected to hit Western Australia hard
Tropical Cyclone Narelle is approaching Western Australia next. The Bureau of Meteorology confirmed that a category 2 tropical cyclone is expected on the west south-west, roughly parallel to the Pilbara…
Treasury’s raising $500 million in foreign funding
South Africa’s National Treasury is trying to diversify funding beyond the Eurobonds. Last October 2025, the Treasury announced it would raise a $500 million in foreign currency funding. The Development…
Botha Sigcau building in Mthatha gutted by fire
The Botha Sigcau Building, which houses historical records, went up in flames, on Tuesday. The building was used by Departments of Health, Education, Land Affairs (or Rural Development and Land…
About 14,2% people employed at Coega SEZ
About 11 243, people were employed by the Coega SEZ, at the end of June 2025. This emerged at the 6th annual report, launched at the Coega Vulindlela Accommodation and…
African petroleum ministers dump Africa Energies Summit
This article was written by the African Energy Chamber. African Petroleum Ministers have withdrawn from the Africa Energies Summit (AES), taking place on May 12–14, 2026 in London. They are…
Conservation estate extended by 81,715 hectares in the West Cape
About 20 new nature reserves were added to the Western Cape Protected Area network. This has resulted in securing more than 81, 715 hectares of ecologically significant land for long-term…
Rains left a trail of destruction in Katlehong, Midrand and Mpophomeni
Reports of damaged homes in Katlehong and flooded roads in Midrand, following Monday’s heavy rains, were confirmed by Johannesburg’s emergency services (EMS). Eleven homes were affected in Kwanele, in Katlehong.…
Over 3000 rural households to receive water from Bhongweni Water Project
The Department of Water and Sanitation, and the Harry Gwala District Municipality, launched the Bhongweni Water Supply Project, in the Greater Kokstad area, on Tuesday. The project includes upgraded bulk…