Vredefort Dome captured from space
An image shared by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), shows the Vredefort Dome, Free State, South Africa, from space. The dome is located ~ 120 km south-west of…
Taung Dam overflowing
Authorities in the North West, said the Taung Dam started overflowing on Friday, following heavy downpours. This may affect surrounding villages of Cokonyane, Modimong, Manthe and Kolong. The North West…
Three swept away by floodwaters in Nairobi
Three people were swept away by floodwaters, in Nairobi, Kenya, earlier this week. This is the second time the East African country has had torrential rains. Back in March, some…
Urgent closure of 9 flooded bridges at the JTG District, in the Northern Cape
Bridges and roads were temporarily closed by the Department of Roads and Public Works in the Northern Cape, on Friday, following heavy rains. The John Taolo Gaetsewe (formerly known as…
“Coalition of the willing” delivers steps to move away from fossil fuels by 2035
While no binding agreements were signed, an international conference in Santa Marta, Colombia, charted a way forward in the global energy transition. The conference ended this week, on the 29th…
Vehicles trapped and swept by strong currents in the North West
Motorists became trapped in their vehicles, while others were swept into rivers by strong currents. As a result, the police in the North West province, are urging community members to…
South Africans will be voting for local government on 4 November
South Africans will be going to the poles on Wednesday, the 4th November 2026. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the date, at the Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre in…
Wilson the rhino calf, succumbed to injuries
Wilson is an orphaned white rhino calf, who lost his mother at a South African game reserve. Animal Survival International said this week, he was found collapsed and gravely injured,…
No tolerance for breaking the law on Limpopo Roads this long weekend
About 15,000 people are expected to attend the main May Day rally at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, from 08h00 to 18h00, on Friday. As a result, the…
Various labour unions urged members to join May Day rallies
Various labour unions encouraged their members to join Labour Day rallies. The South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU), the National Union of Mine Workers (NUMSA) urged members to join the…