New redfin species discovered in SA
Scientists have named a new redfin discovered in Umzimkhulu River, Pseudobarbus kubhekai. It was named after Skhumbuzo Kubheka, from Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, who, searched tirelessly for the fish in tributaries…
24- hour maintenance of Palmiet next weekend
The City of Tshwane has promised to fill reservoirs prior to the start of a shutdown next weekend. Rand Water is planning to repair its 02 Pipeline, from Saturday the…
246 alive and 78 deceased in Stilfontein
The number of people deceased has increased underground Stilfontein, as rescue operations continue on Thursday. About 246 people were pulled out alive and 78 deceased, using a cage organized by…
Dikeledi to coincide with Spring tide and Full Moon
3 people have died in SA a in Madagascar and another 150,000 without power, after cyclone Dikeledi ravaged Nampula in Mozambique. About 200 people were displaced in Sava and Diana.…
Water restrictions for eThekwini on Thursday
The eThekwini Municipality has imposed restrictions for a day (Thursday the 16th January 2025) to residents supplied by the Firwood, Northdene, Shallcross, Klaarwater, and Chatsworth 4 Reservoirs. The City said…
City Power disconnected 120 prepaid meters in Kliptown
About 120 newly installed prepaid meters at JOSHCO flats in Kliptown Square, were disconnected on Wednesday, by City Power. City Power said it acted on information received via a tip-…
“What’s gone is gone”
This article was written by the Deutsche Bank. According to a new study, two million animal and plant species are endangered – twice as many as previously assumed.Klement Tockner, Director…
Risk assessment underway to restore electricity to parts of Pretoria East
The City of Tshwane cannot confirm when electricity can be restored to parts of Pretoria East. Ashley Gardens and Alphen Park, have had no electricity since Sunday. The City said…
Authorities in Limpopo to discuss extent of damage due to floodwaters
About 136 families in the Thabo Mbeki township, in Lephalale, were affected by floods this week. Families were evacuated to Shongoane Community Hall, Mokuruanyane Multipurpose Center and Thabo Mbeki Hall…
Take note of road closures in Limpopo due to floods
The Cross Border Road Transport Agency announced the closure of the Grobler’s Bridge Border Post due to flooding. Operators, are urged to use Ramatlabama or Kopfontein Border Posts as alternative…