More than 70 arrested for illegal mining
More than 70 suspects, were arrested for illegal mining, at Bundu Inn in Mohlakeng, West Rand District, on Friday. Police said there were about seven females among the lot. Police…
Closure of Transalloys could lead to a loss of 600 jobs
The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) warned that the closure of Transalloys—South Africa’s last remaining manganese smelter in Emalahleni Municipality in Mpumalanga Province, could lead to a…
Clean up at Denver Men’s Hostel
The Gauteng Department of Environment took to cleaning the Denver Men’s Hostel in Johannesburg, on Thursday. The clean up was led by Ewan Botha, the MEC of Environment in Gauteng.…
Five Spar Yoghurt products recalled
At least five Spar yoghurt products were recalled. The National Consumer Commission (NCC) alerted consumers on Thursday evening, that affected products are the Spar Fat Free Yoghurt, Low Fat Yoghurt,…
Rockfall debris removed from Cango Caves Road
The set date of Friday, the 10th of July, for the reopening of the Cango Caves Road, is drawing closer. Last week, the Western Cape Government said all major rockfall…
971 arrested in Pretoria’s Operation Shanela II
More than 50 illegal immigrants were arrested by police in Gauteng, on Thursday, in Pretoria Central and Pretoria West. Nine vehicles were also impounded for road safety while another vehicle…
Two renewable energy projects to be completed
Mulilo Energy announced the construction of the Du Plessis Dam Solar PV2 is nearing completion. About 170,000 solar modules were constructed as part of the project, near De Aar within…
IMF report sees global growth slowing to 3%
Global growth is projected to slow moderately to 3.0%, as the world economy navigates war-related shocks and rapid advances in AI. Speaking at a press briefing about the latest World…
Typhoon INDAY lands in the Philippines
The public disaster risk reduction and management offices were advised by the Weather Service of the Philippines, to take all necessary measure to protect life and property. This follows warnings…
More than 1,300 deaths expected as heatwave continues in Europe
The World Health Organisation (WHO) expects more than 1,300 deaths from an ongoing heatwave across Europe. Some 2,700 people died of a heatstroke in France last month. The heatwave continues…