4 dead in high rainfall in Central Europe
About 4 people have died in Romania, as a result of heavy rains. According to the Global Bank Disaster Risk Reduction and Reconstruction Fund, Central Europe has had severe floods.…
Heat wave continues on Sunday
Hot weather, which began on Friday, continues in most parts of the country. According to an advisory from the South African Weather Service (SAWS), a heat wave is expected to…
15 rescued from vessel on fire in S Cape
15 people were rescued off a burning vessel in South Africa’s Southern Cape seas on Thursday afternoon. The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) said an offshore supply vessel caught…
Relocation of flood victims begins
Victims of the July floods in Warmer, will be relocated to temporary shelter, on Thursday. The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, announced it has begun the relocation process, following the construction…
Where do you throw your waste?
Where residents dispose of waste, is under scrutiny, as Municipalities close to the coast, urge residents to comply with by-laws. The City of Cape Town has shared pictures of over…
An illegal miner arrested in Mopani
A suspect, aged 42, was arrested by the police this week and will be facing charges ranging from possession of suspected precious minerals and illegal possession of live ammunition of…
Extreme fire in Umtshezi
An extreme fire in outer Escourt, started over the weekend, disrupting traffic on the N3. The Umtshezi Fire Protection Association said in an update on Tuesday evening, the runaway fire…
Oil spill in Algoa Bay
Scooping up of oil, suspected to have leaked from the Motor Vessel (MV) MSC Apollo, is expected to get underway, as rough seas have calmed in Algoa Bay, in the…
Crown fires “very dangerous” and “extremely dangerous
Article was compiled by Lehlohonolo Thobela, Tokelo Chiloane and Jan Vermeulen, and Edited by Kevin Rae. Tree crown fires observed at Groenpunt Prison, Deneysville, Free State. “Very dangerous” fire index…
Land Bank concludes debt restructuring
The Board of the Land Bank has announced the successful conclusion of a debt restructuring solution with all its lenders. The agreement reached with the Land Bank international and local…