Stage 6 loadshedding implemented
Stage 6 has kicked in since 1:30am on Sunday morning. Eskom said loadshedding is due to multiple unit trips at Camden Power Station and will continue until further notice. Eskom’s…
98 families affected by KZN floods
About 98 families were affected by the recent floods in KwaZulu-Natal, where six people died. This emerged during a site visit to affected areas by Siboniso Duma, MEC of Transport…
4 killed in floods in Gaborone
Four people were killed in Gaborone by floods, which began on the 16th February 2025. According to the European Commission’s Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations, the…
Water rationing kicks off in eThekwini
The eThekwini Municipality said it has begun implementing further water rationing in areas that are supplied from Reservoir 2 at Durban Heights Treatment Works. This affects areas in the South…
Why focus on the maritine sector?
Written and published by the Biodiversity Law Centre South Africa is positioned at an important juncture on international shipping routes and two of the five focus areas of the Oceans…
Mataboge appointed as AU Commissioner
The African Union (AU) has appointed Lerato Mataboge as the Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy. The Black Business Council (BBC) congratulated Mataboge, saying she has demonstrated her leadership and competency…
Best practice of wastewater in Cape Town, says Parly
The Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation has urged municipalities to adopt best practices used by the City of Cape Town (COCT) in managing wastewater. Leon Basson, the Chairperson of…
Unauthorized use of helipad in wetland
The City of Tshwane said it will be taking legal action against a private helicopter, using its helipad. Kholofelo Morodi, MMMC for Corporate Services said in a statement, the unauthorized…
Akasia pumpstation completed
The Akacia Pumpstation, located in Odendaalsrus, is now completed to service an estimated 68 827 households, including Kutlwanong. Vaal Central Water said the station was completed and handed over on…
Motorists urged to avoid R510
Motorists driving to Thabazimbi, in the Waterberg District are alerted to the accumulation of water caused by heavy rains on road R510, about 13km from Thabazimbi to Northam. According to…