These are the biggest risks we face now and in the next 10 years
This article was written by Mark Elsner, Head, Global Risks Initiative, World Economic Forum. It is also part of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting. As we leave 2024 behind,…
19 Penguins rescued in Hout Bay oil spill
An investigation conducted by authorities in Cape Town, is yet to determine the type of oil spilt between Hout Bay and Kommetjie, in Cape Town last week. Sea bird rescue…
SAWS systems hacked
The South African Weather Service’s (SAWS) Information and Communication Technology (ICT) systems was hacked by cyber criminals, on on Sunday evening, the 26th January 2025. SAWS said this is the…
SA hosts 7th Global Cities Forum
South Africa is hosting the 7th Global Forum of Cities for Circular Economy (GFCCE) workshop at the Protea Hotel Balalaika Sandton, today, the the 28th January 2025. The two-day workshop,…
Changes in Traffic Accommodation on the N3 between Cato Ridge and Umlaas Road
Construction on the new wider southbound carriageway of the N3 is expected to be completed at the end of January 2025. The southbound traffic is expected to be switched from…
The heat is on
A heatwave is expected to continue over the north-eastern parts of the Eastern Cape, the south-western part of the Free State as well as the central and eastern parts of…
Paper to replace plastic still under study
This article was published by Scitechdaily.com, and written by Polytechnic University of Milan. A groundbreaking study showcases the creation of sustainable hydrophobic paper (paper that repels water), enhanced by cellulose…
7 injured in Tongaat structural collapse
A structural collapse on a construction site, on the R102 near King Shaka Airport, left 7 people injured on Saturday. Two people were left hanging from the roof, while another…
Rhino attack leaves one person critical
A rhino left one person critically injured this week, in Pietermaritzburg. The Midlands Emergency Services said they responded to an emergency call following a rhino attack just outside the Pietermaritzburg.…
Luxury ship in Gqeberha
The Seabourn Sojourn cruise ship, arrived in Port Elizabeth /Gqeberha on Thursday, the 23 January 2025. This is the second luxury shop in just a month to dock in Gqeberha’s…