21 informal homes gutted by fire in Diepsloot
21 homes were gutted by a fire in Diepsloot Extension 1. The Cedric Mphofela Foundation said the incident occurred on Tuesday night, after a paraffin lamp was left unattended. The…
6 to receive funding from junior mining exploration kitty
Themed “creating an enabling environment for junior mining and exploration in South Africa” this year’s Junior Indaba, held at the Houghton Hotel, in Johannesburg, scrutinised the recently published strategy and…
Parliamentary Committee Visits to Moses Kotane Local Munipality
The Portfolio Committee on Corporate Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, visited the Moses Kotane Municipality, last week Thursday, to monitor and evaluate service delivery across local government structures. Speaking…
Another cold front to land in the Western Cape on Wednesday
Another cold front is heading to the South-Western part of the Western Cape, from Wednesday, this week. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) said due to the front’s association with…
No shutdown in Gauteng on Monday, as law enforcement agencies beef up security
Fannie Masemola, National Police Commissioner, has disputed claims of a shutdown on Monday, the 26th May, in Gauteng. Messages were circulating via WhattsApp of a shutdown, detailing how communities will…
39 emergency warnings issued in Australia
About 39 emergency weather warnings are still in place in Australia, as rains are expected to continue into mid next week. About four people have died in this week’s floods…
289 miners stranded underground Kloof gold mine
There are no injuries and fatalities reported in the Sibanye-Stillwater Kloof mine (Westonaria) accident on Thursday. Gwede Mantashe, Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, said on Friday, “up to this…
R51 billion to Transnet for investment projects and debt
Transnet has received about R51 billion for its capital investment program and to enable it to meet its debt obligations. Barbara Creecy, the Minister of Transport, announced on Wednesday this…
3 dead and one missing in Australia’s floods
Some 50,000 people are getting ready to be evacuated, as heavy rainfall continues in The Hunter and mid-north coast of New South Wales. 3 bodies were pulled out of a…
Revised budget tabled in Parliament
Speaking from Parliament on Wednesday , Enoch Godongwana, the Minister of Finance, said the proposed VAT rate in 2025/26 and 2026/27 was dropped. March tax revenue projections were also revised…