Concerns US-Israel-Iran war could disrupt economies
South Africans may be concerned about a weakened rand, now at its 3-months low, as oil prices surge. This has sparked more fears of a hike in inflation. The war…
Research symposium discusses ways to support rail revitalisation in the East Cape
Revitalising rail transport in South Africa has the opportunity to stimulate investment, support logistics efficiency, connect communities to economic opportunities and accelerate sustainable development. This is according to speakers at…
One body recovered from a mine in Kimberley
Kimberley Detectives are investigating a case of an inquest, after the body of an adult male was recovered from the Ekapa Minerals’s mine, on Monday, 9 March 2026. The police…
Evacuation of communities along Daly River banks, underway
Authorities have begun evacuating communities along the banks of the Daly river, fearing for flooding, by Wednesday. More rain continues on Monday and Tuesday, despite floods along rivers, north of…
Iran has a new leader and rejects plans of a ceasefire
Mojtaba Khamenei, is Iran’s new Supreme leader and Ayatollah’s second born. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps urged Iranians to support him. To date, 7 United States soldiers have been killed,…
Dry dog and cat food recalled
Fears of a possible Salmonella contamination, led to the recall of about 115,045 dry dog and cat food, produced by RCL Foods. Phetho Ntaba, Spokesperson of the National Consumer Commission…
Trade unions concerned about Ekapa’s move to file for liquidation
Various trade unions are concerned that Ekapa Resources (Pty) Ltd and Ekapa Minerals (Pty) Ltd , intend to apply for liquidation. Five miners are still trapped underground the company’s Du…
“Water infrastructure is a lifeline, it belongs to the community, not individuals”
The O.R. Tambo District Municipality has warned against individual construction at Mpindweni. As a result, the Municipality is proceeding to fence off the land at Mpindweni, because it is part…
AU condemns terrorist attack in Benin
About 15 soldiers were killed and another five injured, last Wednesday, during a terrorist attack, against a military post in Benin. HE Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union…
Fire in Paarl, ahead of a warm week in the Western and Northern Cape
The Cape Winelands District Municipality confirmed a fire on the Paarl Mountain, on Sunday midday. The Municipality said firefighting vehicles with crew, ground teams and aerial resources were deployed. The…