Struisbaai fire mostly contained
An investigation into a fire in Struisbaai/Bredasdorp, found the source of ignition. The Agulhas Municipality said more information would be provided later. The fire led to a temporary closure of…
Comments on Unconventional Gas Regs open on Friday
The Department of Water Affairs is calling for comments on Unconventional Gas Regulations. Public comments are now open. This is the second round of consultations on Unconventional Gas Regulations, on…
2024 the warmest year
2024 is confirmed by the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) to be the warmest year since 1850. Average global temperature exceeded 1.5°C above its pre-industrial level. European Commission by the…
Boesmanspruit dam contaminated
The Chief Albert Luthuli said tests conducted concluded the Boesmanspruit dam is indeed contaminated. Fish were found dead in the dam, in December. While the Municipality awaits for expert advice…
“Ball-like” substance on 2 uMhlanga beaches likely fats, says eThekwini
People who found the ball-like tiny substances on 2 of uMhlanga beaches, expressed concern about them. Understandably, they are also still unknown by the Municipality. Gugu Sisilana, Spokesperson of the…
Hammanskraal residents can now drink from Klipdrift plant
Hammanskraal residents can now drink water from the Klipdrift Water Treatment Plant.The City of Tshwane announced on Wednesday, the 08th January 2025. This follows water quality concerns over the water,…
11 dead in KZN and Mpumalanga weather: After rain assessments
KwaZulu-NatalSix-year-old Banele Mpungose, died in KwaMpofu near Eshowe, after a lightning strike on Sunday, 4 January.Lwandle Pasi, 22, from Darnal in KwaDukuza, and Siyabonga Mavundla from Ohwebede area in Mandeni,…
Madagascar received $165m to develop a trade corridor
The African Development Bank (AFDB) granted Madagascar a loan of $165 million to implement the third phase of the Corridors Development and Trade Facilitation Project. This project aims to promote…
5 dead, 1100 structures destroyed in Los Angeles fires
All schools remain temporarily closed in Los Angeles after three fires killed 5 people and destroyed about 1,100 structures. Structures destroyed are homes, schools, cultural anchors and green spaces. The…
eThekwini urges residents to reduce water use
The eThekwini Municipality is asking residents to reduce their daily consumption of water. This follows hiccups, since Sunday, in the supply of water to areas supplied by the Durban Heights…