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…
Community of Mthatha paid R130K for eWaste during launch event
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment alongside recycling organisations -ERA NPC, eWASA NPC and R2E2 NPC, paid residents about R136,000 for 26 tonnes of e-waste collected. This coincided…
Gold Coast Seaway had the highest daily rainfall in 23 years
Residents of south-east Queensland and north-east New South Wales, had months worth of rainfall in just 12 hours. The Bureau of Meteorology in Australia, said the Gold Coast Seaway, observed…
Diaz beach closed due to harzadous debris
The Mossel Bay Municipality is discouraging visits to the Diaz beach, following last week’s significant storm-related damage and hazardous debris, along sections of the coastline. As a result, the Municipality…
Morero details plan to pay electricity debt following a notice issued by Eskom
Eskom issued an intention to reduce, interrupt and/or terminate the supply of electricity, to certain bulk supply points against the City of Johannesburg and City Power. This is because the…