Few Ostriches rescued in Oudtshoorn’s storm
Ostriches were rescued near a bridge in Volmoed, following Thursday’s floods. The Oudtshoorn Municipality said many did not survive the adverse weather. “Our thoughts are with the affected farmers and…
Passengers onboard Airlink 4Z 132, in April, urged to contact the Health Department
Airlink is urging passengers who were on a flight from the Netherlands to Johannesburg (4Z 132), on the 25th April 2026, to contact South Africa’s Department of Health. This is…
Researchers say influenza season came relatively earlier this year
Of 102 people tested, between the 27 April 2026 to 3 May 2026, about 36 (35.3%) had influenza, 22 (21.6%) had cases of respiratory syncytial virus or RSV and 1…
Gamtoos Valley communities urged to evacuate as Kouga Dam exceeds 113% full
The Nelson Mandela Metro said shelters are open to communities from Katrina Felix Hall (Thornhill) and Loerie Community Hall. Farmers are strongly advised to urgently relocate livestock, farming equipment, machinery…
37-year old woman died in Knysna, as storm continues in the Southern Cape
37-year-old woman, Lauren Fredericks, died in Knysna, on Wednesday morning, when a tree fell on her car. She was a social auxiliary worker, in Knysna. Rains continued into Thursday, in…
Conservations tell all, at the State of Animal Welfare Address
FOUR PAWS organised a session on Wednesday evening, to explore credible data in addressing animal welfare challenges in South Africa. The annual platform brought together leaders from animal welfare, government,…
62 arrested for illegal mining in Ekurhuleni
About 62 undocumented people were arrested with illegal mining equipment, on Wednesday, at Crystal Park, in Ekurhuleni. Police said in addition, 46 illegal structures were also demolished during the operation.…
Flooding across the country
Nelson Mandela Bay More than 1,500 residents were evacuated from flood affected communities in the Nelson Mandela Metro, by 7pm on Wednesday evening. These residents were moved to temporary shelters…
WHO confirmed 8 cases of Hantavirus on m/v Hondius travellers
Oceanwide Expeditions said it has two crew members on board, with acute respiratory symptoms. One has mild ones while the other, has severe. Both require urgent medical care. These crew…
21 dead in China’s fireworks plant
About 21 people died and 61 injured, when a fireworks factory exploded, in Changsha, the capital of Hunan province. The explosion was heard at around 4:43 p.m. on Monday. The…