Fires contained in Mierkraal and Michell’s Pass
The fire in Mierkraal near Bredasdorp in the Western Cape, which started on Thursday, the 09th January 2025, is fully contained. The Agulhas Municipality said Saturday was a tough day.…
R500K goods found abandoned in Musina
Police confiscated goods valued at an estimated R500K left along the Limpopo River, in Musina. The police’s Operation Vala Umgodi National Intervention (Roving)Team, suspects the goods were abandoned by a…
Parts of KZN flooded in rain expected to end close to midnight
Richards Bay in KwaZulu-Natal has received an estimated 200mm of rain since the early hours of Sunday morning. As a result, roads are flooded and most rural homes destroyed. Henning…
Support for fire fighters in Struisbaai
The Humane Society International Africa is requesting support for teams, who have been fighting the Mierkraal fire outside Bredasdorp. Donations of non-perishable goods can be dropped off at the Bredasdorp…
Roads closed in Centurion and Roodepoort
The City of Tshwane is asking motorists not to use roads in Centurion, closed with barriers. A section of the road leading to bridge in Centurion, was washed away by…
Tropical storm “Dikeledi” in Madagascar
🌀A severe tropical storm is currently situated north-east of Madagascar, with destructive winds. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) said wind speed is expected to be between 89 and 118…
Struisbaai fire mostly contained
An investigation into a fire in Struisbaai/Bredasdorp, found the source of ignition. The Agulhas Municipality said more information would be provided later. The fire led to a temporary closure of…
Comments on Unconventional Gas Regs open on Friday
The Department of Water Affairs is calling for comments on Unconventional Gas Regulations. Public comments are now open. This is the second round of consultations on Unconventional Gas Regulations, on…
11 dead in KZN and Mpumalanga weather: After rain assessments
KwaZulu-NatalSix-year-old Banele Mpungose, died in KwaMpofu near Eshowe, after a lightning strike on Sunday, 4 January.Lwandle Pasi, 22, from Darnal in KwaDukuza, and Siyabonga Mavundla from Ohwebede area in Mandeni,…
Madagascar received $165m to develop a trade corridor
The African Development Bank (AFDB) granted Madagascar a loan of $165 million to implement the third phase of the Corridors Development and Trade Facilitation Project. This project aims to promote…