3rd EV charging station for the EC
The Eastern Cape’s third EV charging station was launched in Tsitsikamma on Wednesday. The multi billion rand initiative, plans to build an EV-ready infrastructure throughout the Eastern Cape. Nonkqubela Pieters,…
12 arrested for illegal mining
12 people were arrested in Primrose on Saturday, 12 October 2024. SAPS (South African Police Service) said the arrest was made by its joint effort with the South African National…
SAMWU takes City of Tshwane to Labour Court over salary increases
The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) said it welcomes the decision by Judge Molahlehi, Acting Judge of the Labour Court, to review two applications from the City of Tshwane,…
Minerals output in 2024
After three consecutive months of declining real mining production, Stats SA reported a solid increase of 2.9% month-on-month (m-o-m) in August. This is despite a decrease in production levels. Hugo…
20 rescued from burning vessel
20 crew members of the vessel (MVF Armana) were rescued, from a vessel on fire, in the early hours of Sunday morning. The rescued crew members are confirmed unharmed, and…
Few weather warnings for most parts of SA
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned against severe thunderstorms with excessive lightning, as well as strong and damaging winds, over the north-eastern parts of the Free State, north-western…
Tito Mboweni has died
Tributes continue to pour in for Dr Tito Mboweni, the charismatic former Governor of the South African Reserve Bank and Labour and Finance Minister. In a statement released by Government…
National Invasive Week gets underway
The Gouritz Resilient Project (GCBR) said it cleared about 7,783 hectares of invasive alien plants during initial clearing, between 2018 and 2024. Another 2, 209 hectares were cleared during follow-up…
Heatwave in 7 of SA’s 9 Provinces
A heatwave is expected to hit 7 of South Africa’s Provinces. An advisory from the SAWS has cautioned against extreme heat in the north-eastern parts of Eastern Cape, starting from…
Pastor Ray McCauley is late
Millions of Christians have expressed their sadness at the news of the passing of Pastor Ray Mc Cauley, founder of the Rhema Bible Church. In a statement released on Thursday…