This week in pictures
The total number of people who lost their lives in George has mounted up to 13, this as rescue teams continue to search for 40 more people. Thus far, 41…
“Bold and innovative banking”
Dr Akinwumi Adesina, African Development Bank President has called for a ‘bold and an innovative approach’ from multilateral development banks to tackle global challenges. Adesina was speaking at the Islamic…
Water Affairs cracks whip on 52 Munis
The Department of Water Affairs and Sanitation (DWS), has opened criminal cases against municipalities for non-compliance, according to Wisane Mavasa, Spokesperson for the Department. He said 88 cases were filed…
Nearly half (40) recovered from collapsed building in George
Efforts to rescue the remaining people from a collapsed building in George, continue. Officials led by Alan Winde, Premier of the Western Cape, say the operation is being treated as…
Amatola Water announces new Executives
Amatola Water Board announced the employment of 3 new Executives this week. Jonathan Jackson, is now the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Amatola Water Board. Dorothy Mabuza, is the new…
Day 4 of ongoing search and rescue in George
Search and rescue efforts, have entered day 4, approaching 91 hours of searching for 44 people trapped under the rubble of a multi-story building that collapsed in George on Monday…
SA and other countries in Africa prone to desertification
Droughts are predicted to be one of the biggest threats to sustainable development for both developed and developing nations around the globe, according to the United Nations Environment Programme. Ibrahim…
Death count mounts to 8 in George
The number of people who lost their lives, following a collapsed building in George has risen to 8. A combined statement from the Garden Route District Municipality and the George…
Power restored to Parktown West
Residents in parts of Parktown West now have power, after they were requested to switch off plugs of all appliances yesterday.This as City Power prepared to restore power supply, subsequent…
Rain might harden efforts to rescue more people: George update
An estimated 30% of rain is expected in the South of the Western Cape and Eastern Cape today, according to Weather South Africa. The predicted rainfall forecast is over parts…