Two arrested with bagfuls of cables in Pretoria West
Two people were arrested for the possession of and dealing in, suspected stolen copper cables in Pretoria West, on Monday. They were found by Tshwane Metro Police’s Cable Theft Unit…
Flooded cities receiving extreme rainfall this week
Australia Parts of Australia are flooded following Monday evening’s high tides. Affected areas with flooded car parks and roads are Sandy Bay, Lauderdale, South Arm Neck, Geilston Bay, Margate, Dodges…
Over 10 people displaced by two fires in Plettenberg Bay
More than ten (10) people were displaced by two separate fires in Kwanokuthula and Qolweni on Monday evening. While verifications continue, Bitou officials said the fire in Cuba in Qolweni…
Bids for construction of three Free State schools under investigation
The construction of three schools in the Free State, is under investigation by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU). The investigation is expected to review the procurement and contracting processes for…
Heatwave continues in Europe leading to wildfires
Wild fires have burnt more than 155,569 hectares during this week. This is according to this week’s pooled EuroMOMO estimates. Burnt areas are still fewer than in 2025, which burnt…
“Water for People”
The United Nations (UN) High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development is well underway in New York. David Mahlobo, Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Seiso Mohai, Deputy Minister of…
Police seized illicit goods valued at R77.9 million in Limpopo
Police in Tzaneen, Phalaborwa, and Mankweng, seized illicit and counterfeit goods valued at R77.9 million, just before the weekend. About 162,072 items were seized during the operation, including branded clothing…
Several areas of eThekwini to be affected by Tuesday’s water shutdown
The planned 24 -hour shutdown of the Northern Aqueduct, kicks off from 1 am on Tuesday, until 1am on Wednesday. The EThekwini Municipality said a 800 mm steel pipeline at…
427 informal homes gutted by a fire near Willowton
A fire at Jika Joe Informal Settlement, near Willowton, destroyed 427 informal homes on Sunday evening. The Msunduzi Municipality said the cause of the fire is under an investigation. The…
Beneficiation and local value add at this week’s Manufacturing Indaba
The Manufacturing Indaba gets underway in Sandton as from Tuesday. Organisers (Siyenza Management) said the event will be attended by governments, businesses, investors and innovators, aiming to transform Africa from…