Roedtan floods for the first time in 43 years
The town of Roedtan in Limpopo is flooded for the first time in 43 years, after heavy rains on New Year’s day. The town received between 70 and 102 mm…
Look out for fallen trees and flooded areas in Gauteng
The Gauteng Provincial Joint Operating Committee (JOC) said on New Year’s day, there are a number of fallen trees and flooded roads in Gauteng. These are Kempton Park, Benoni, Marlboro…
90 displaced in Kayamandi fire
About 20 informal homes were destroyed by a fire that broke out on Bassi Street in Kayamandi, on New Year’s eve. About 90 people were displaced as a result. Jeremy…
Rare cloud over Pretoria
Cumulus mediocris captured on the 31st December 2024 over Pretoria East. There are four types of Cumulus clouds- cumulus humilis, mediocris, congestus, and fractus. Although Cumulus mediocris generally bring very…
Parts of Gqeberha kicked off new year with no water
Parts of the Nelson Mandela Bay have started the new year without water. This was caused by a power failure at the Churchill and Elandajagt water treatment plants, which led…
Gauteng warns motorists against rocks and spikes on major roads at night
Gauteng Provincial Joint Committee (JOC) said in a statement spikes and rocks thrown at cars were reported on the following major routes: N1 – JHB SouthN12 – JHB South and…
eThekwini urges residents to put safety first
Residents and visitors to eThekwini are urged to adhere to the City’s by-laws. Nkosenhle Madlala, Acting eThekwini Mayor Councillor, said “we have teams in place that are working day and…
Jackal and pups brutally killed, found dumped in Randfontein
Residents of Randfontein have expressed shock and disappointment at the brutal killing of three Jackals found dumped close to Mimosa Nursery in Randfontein. Upon observation, it looks like the Jackal…
Eskom synchronises Koeberg Nuclear Power Station’s Unit 2 with national grid
While some see Eskom’s synchronization of Unit 2 of the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station in Cape Town to the national grid yesterday, as a step to end loadshedding. Organizations such…
Algae or toilet paper?
The Overstrand Municipality has explained the reason for a rotting smell in the Klein River Estuary. Swimmers and those launching boats from the Prawn Flats along the Klein River Estuary,…