SA’s G20 Presidency in 2025
Two days ago, on the 1st of December 2024, South Africa assumed the Presidency of the G20 group of countries. Speaking about this significant step forward, President Cyril Ramaphosa said…
Joe Biden in Southern Africa
Joe Biden, President of the United States of America, is in Southern Africa, to strengthen US-Angola trade. U.S. Trade and Development Agency Director Enoh T. Ebong will join President Joe…
Paarl Mountain fire contained
The fire on the mountain slopes of Paarl is contained. The Cape Winelands District Municipality’s Fire Services confirmed this morning, that there were no injuries and destruction to nearby infrastructure…
A fire on the mountain slopes of Paarl
Firefighters are trying to extinguish a fire on the slopes of a mountain in Paarl. The fire was reported today, on Saturday morning. Efforts to fight the fire intensified, when…
SAWS confirms the storm in Randfontein on Wednesday was a “tornado”
This article was compiled by Puseletso Mofokeng (Senior Forecaster), Luthando Masimini (Senior Forecaster), and Lehlohonolo Thobela (Forecaster). It was proof-read by: Tokelo Chiloane (forecaster) and approved by: Senior Manager: Disaster…
The City is calling for comment: Sir Lowry’s Pass Village
The draft Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for Sir Lowry’s Pass proposes an upgrade of opportunities within the village to improve general living conditions. It also proposes quality amenities be…
24 hospitalized in Randfontein “Tornado”
About 24 people were hospitalized as a result of what residents are calling a “tornado” that swept through parts of Randfontein on Wednesday, around lunchtime. The strong winds and storm…
Grave concern over results of heavy rains
Heavy rain is suspected to have caused some graves to sink into the ground. As a result, Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ), has appealed to families to assess the…
Anglo sells steelmaking coal business in Australia
Anglo American is selling its steel-making coal business (“Steelmaking Coal Portfolio”) in Australia to Peabody Energy for up to US$3.8 billion. Anglo will receive a total amount of US$4.9 billion,…
Tornado in Randfontein, Gauteng?
Residents of Randfontein in Johannesburg West, were left shocked by a tornado that blew roofs, smashed walls and gates on Wednesday, around lunchtime. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is…