International rating agency-Fitch gives Eskom a B
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd received a ‘B’ rating from Fitch. AAA is the highest rating and D, the lowest, assisting investors in assessing default risks. ‘B’ reflects a Stable Outlook.…
Two young rangers killed at Kamuhororo
Two young rangers were killed on duty, on Thursday, at the Virunga National Park, at the ICCN post at Kamuhororo, on the southern shore of Lake Edward. The two are…
African Swine Fever outbreak in Grogro, Eastern Cape
A herd of pigs were killed by an African Swine Fever outbreak in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro. Authorities say pigs were dying in large numbers at the Grogro informal…
Leak in Elandskloof dam hampers Villiersdorp’s water supply
The Elandskloof dam in Villiersdorp is running low. Authorities said preliminary investigations point to a leak, which has led to lesser water in the dam, despite recent heavy rains. A…
Kai the juvenile Loggerhead Turtle returns home
Researchers at the Two Oceans Aquarium are excited to have released Kai, a Loggerhead Turtle, to the ocean, after a six -year walk to recovery. Kai weighed only 53grams, when…
Northern Greater Horn of Africa likely to receive below-normal rainfall this year
June to September is an important rainy season for countries in the northern and western Greater Horn of Africa. But the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) regional climate centre, said the…
Bundibugyo strain behind the increase in Ebola infections, now at 536
About 536 people might already have the Ebola virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said although there are 34 confirmed cases, and 134 suspected deaths, there are…
Several roads remain closed in flood-affected areas
Several roads in Namakwa, part of the Northern Cape, remain closed, following last week’s floods and damaging winds. The Department of Roads and Public Works said two roads were opened…
R3.7 million illicit cigarettes bust in Sedibeng
A truck driver carrying cigarettes valued at R3.7 million, was arrested by police in Sedibeng, on Wednesday, 20 May 2026. Police say they acted on a tip-off from Crime Intelligence…
Fuel prices lead to higher inflation recorded in April
Consumer inflation jumped to 4,0% in April, up from 3,1% in March. Patrick Kelly, Chief Director for Price Statistics, at Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) said the jump was driven by…