Hearts broken, lives, homes lost, in Mthatha
People are still missing and about 86 bodies recovered after the floods in Mthatha, part of the OR Tambo District, in the Eastern Cape. The Department of Water Affairs said…
“Rowena fire” has destroyed 49 structures in the US
A fire dubbed as the “Rowena fire” is about 5% contained, in the Mayer State Park, near Rowena, in the United States of America. It emerged from a briefing by…
Truckloads of chromite ore confiscated by police, in a Vala Umgodi bust, in Limpopo
Police stumbled upon piles of chromite ore, after responding to reports of illegal activities at the Sefateng Chrome Mine, in Limpopo, on Friday, 13 June 2025, around 1am. Police said…
3 -year wage agreement finally signed
Transnet SOC Limited (“Transnet”) announced relief at the signing of a three-year wage agreement with labour unions -the South African Transport and Allied Workers’ Union (SATAWU) and United National Transport…
Motorists urged to avoid Addo Road
Road users are urged to avoid Addo Road and consider alternative routes, as 50 disgruntled community members are protesting and burning tyres, near Addo Road, near the Wells Estate, part…
Death toll up to 57, while 1000 displaced after Eastern Cape floods
The death toll has risen to 57 in the Eastern Cape, following floods this week. The Eastern Cape Office of the Premier, said on Thursday afternoon, about 51 of the…
242 dead in Flight 171 crash from India to UK
A flight from Ahmedabad Airport in India (Flight 171) crashed on Thursday, killing 242 people. It was headed to the London Gatwick Airport, when it crashed into the BJ Medical…
80 homes damaged by strong wind
80 homes are among infrastructure damaged by strong winds and snowfall in KwaZulu Natal, this week, The KZN Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) said 4 kids in…
Efforts to combat noise pollution gaining traction
The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA), spoke about noise pollution or underwater radiated noise (URN). Mbalenhle Golding, Acting CEO of SAMSA said at the 3rd UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3),…
Search and rescue operations continue in the Eastern Cape, 49 lost their lives
Search and rescue operations continue in flood-stricken OR Tambo district, in the Eastern Cape. 49 people lost their lives in this week’s floods, about 300,000 homes were left without electricity,…