Fire on the M5
A fire has broken out on the M5 and Kromboom Road in Rondebosch East. The Western Cape Traffic Department noticed the fire around 12 midday in Thursday, the 02nd January…
Roedtan floods for the first time in 43 years
The town of Roedtan in Limpopo is flooded for the first time in 43 years, after heavy rains on New Year’s day. The town received between 70 and 102 mm…
Look out for fallen trees and flooded areas in Gauteng
The Gauteng Provincial Joint Operating Committee (JOC) said on New Year’s day, there are a number of fallen trees and flooded roads in Gauteng. These are Kempton Park, Benoni, Marlboro…
90 displaced in Kayamandi fire
About 20 informal homes were destroyed by a fire that broke out on Bassi Street in Kayamandi, on New Year’s eve. About 90 people were displaced as a result. Jeremy…
Rare cloud over Pretoria
Cumulus mediocris captured on the 31st December 2024 over Pretoria East. There are four types of Cumulus clouds- cumulus humilis, mediocris, congestus, and fractus. Although Cumulus mediocris generally bring very…
Gauteng warns motorists against rocks and spikes on major roads at night
Gauteng Provincial Joint Committee (JOC) said in a statement spikes and rocks thrown at cars were reported on the following major routes: N1 – JHB SouthN12 – JHB South and…
eThekwini urges residents to put safety first
Residents and visitors to eThekwini are urged to adhere to the City’s by-laws. Nkosenhle Madlala, Acting eThekwini Mayor Councillor, said “we have teams in place that are working day and…
Cold front approaching the WC & thunderstorms in parts of the EC
A cold front is sneaking through from the West of the country.This Cut off Low system, is expected to bring strong gale force winds of an estimated 70 – 80…
A bridge has collapsed on the P177
The Umlazi River Bridge on the P177 route, in Mpumalanga, has collapsed. As a result, the Chief Albert Luthuli Municipality closed the road between the R33 and N17 until further…
Fire raging in Voëlklip
Residents of Voëlklip and Klein River in Hermanus are urged to remain vigilant, after a fire broke out near the area on Saturday. The Overstrand Municipality said the fire is…