Storm brewing over the Ocean Economy Master Plan
Some fishing and coastal communities are up in arms, demanding a fair and meaningful public participation process on the Ocean Economy Master Plan. They want government to listen to affected…
Some areas with no water or very little, due to burst pipe at Palmiet system
Two of Johannesburg Water’s reservoirs are critically low, following a burst pipe at the Palmiet System. Rand Water announced pumping would be reduced to 70%, since Thursday. Affected systems are…
Wet conditions in Australia, Japan and Laos
Australia Rain of between 20-40 mm is forecast over south-east Australia, over the weekend. Higher totals could even reach about 80 mm, in central and eastern Victoria. As a result,…
Disruptive snow at Level 6 on Sunday over parts of the Eastern Cape
Disruptive snow at Level 6 is expected from Sunday into Tuesday, over Dr Beyers Naude, Chris Hani, Senqu, Elundini and Matatiele Local Municipalities. The weather service (SAWS) said there would…
Cape Vulture known as Yellow Black A24A, has travelled across the Region since 2024
A Cape Vulture described by Vulpro, as a Yellow Black A24, has travelled thousands of kilometres across Southern Africa, after her release, in April 2024. The vulture was admitted to…
A fire ripped through the second floor of a building in town
A fire that ripped through the second floor of a building at the corner of Mooi and Kerk Streets. The City of Johannesburg’s Emergency Services (EMS) said they were alerted…
New intervention committee to expedite water supply issues at uThukela District
The names of steering committee members, who are part of an intervention at the uThukela District Municipality, must still be announced. Velenkosini Hlabisa, the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional…
UK pledges support to SA’s energy transition
The United Kingdom (UK) has pledged over $1,8 billion towards South Africa’s energy transition. This makes the country the second largest international contributor, towards the transition. Alexandra Abrahams, Deputy Minister…
Champions of the environment honoured by Joburg City Parks & Zoo
Environmental champions were honoured by the Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ), on Thursday. JCPZ said it will use Women’s Day, to honour people who protect, restore and revitalise Johannesburg’s…
Man arrested for possession of platinum metals worth R2 million
The thirty eight year old (38) arrested for theft of precious metals and unlawful possession of platinum metals, appeared at the Rustenburg Magistrate’s Court, on Wednesday. He was found in…