Heatwave sweeps across England
Monday is the hottest day in the United Kingdom (UK), estimated at 35 degrees Celsius. The Met Office said in an update, this is a record-breaking high, since 1944, when…
Pharmaceutical bodies warn manufacturers and professionals against dangerous weight loss products
Pharmaceutical bodies are cracking the whip against illegal manufacturers and professionals involved in dangerous weight loss medicines. The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA), and the South African Pharmacy…
Murdered couple found at the Kruger, identified
The couple found murdered at the Kruger National Park, on Friday, were identified as Ernst Marais (71) and Dina Marais (73). Their bodies were found by other visitors to the…
Over 100 people displaced by Plastic View fire
50 informal homes were burnt down by a fire, at the Plastic View Informal Settlement, East of Pretoria, on Sunday morning. Over 100 people were displaced as a result. Police…
Water hyacinth takes over nearly half of Bospoort and Vaalkop dams
The Centre for biological control anticipates the return of water hyacinth at the Hartbeespoort Dam in spring, following seed germination. The Centre shared aerial pictures of hyacinth infestation at three…
A closed road is a closed road!
Authorities in flooded areas have warned residents trying to take short cuts, to heed to road markers or face consequences. First Alan Winde, the Premier of the Western Cape, shared…
George Municipality eases water restrictions
The Garden Route Dam, increased from 46,09% to nearly 89% in just two weeks. This follows heavy rainfall in the catchment areas. The Haarlem Dam is at 100% full. As…
16 arrested for illegal mining in Pilgrim’s Rest and Waterval
About sixteen (16) undocumented suspects were nabbed at the Bagdacht and Slaaihoek near Waterval Boven, for illegal mining, on Thursday. The suspects are between the ages of 19 and 46.…
World Turtle Weekend underway at uShaka Sea World
This article was written by uShaka Sea World. This World Turtle Day weekend (23rd/24th May), we are celebrating more than 60 years of turtle conservation, rehabilitation and release at uShaka…
Two bodies of visitors found at the Kruger Park
The bodies of two visitors were found at the Pafuri section (Nxanatseni North Region) of the Kruger National Park, on Friday, 22 May 2026. SANParks said in a statement, this…