No “Aphelion Phenomenon” approaching SA
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has rubbished news making rounds on social platforms about a cold weather spell around the country, dubbed as “the Aphelion phenomenon” until the month…
Earthquake hit Indonesia, felt in neighbouring countries
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 struck Indonesia’s Sulawesi region, on the 03rd May 2025, around 15:10. Although the humanitarian impact is unknown, the quake was felt in the…
Drop in trafficking of pangolin scales and ivory
A report by the Wild Justice Commission (WJC) concluded there is a decrease in the number of multi-ton seizures of pangolin scales and ivory since 2020. In addition, there is…
New Director for African Development Bank’s Southern Africa Region
Dr. Kennedy K. Mbekeani, is the new Director General for African Development Bank’s Southern Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery Office, and Country Manager for South Africa, effective May 1,…
44 Ethiopian nationals found locked up in Parkmore against their will
Police said they are investigating how 44 Ethiopian Nationals, ended up in a house in Parkmore, Johannesburg, following their discovery by private security personnel on Thursday. About forty-four (44) males,…
Chilly weekend ahead
Residents of the Cape are bracing themselves for a chilly weekend. Meteorologists say cold weather is expected in the southern parts of the Northern Cape, northeastern parts of the Western…
Déjàvu fire along the Double Decker route in Braamfontein
Another fire along the Double Decker route in Braamfontein, on Thursday morning, has plunged several areas in the dark. City Power said its teams are currently responding to a major…
Motorists urged to avoid Kanoneiland Bridge
The Kanoneiland Bridge, outside Upington, is currently closed due to flooding caused by rising water levels of the Orange River. As a result, the Department of Roads and Public Works…
Budget to be re-tabled in May
Enoch Godongwana, the Minister of Finance, is expected to re-table the 2025 Budget Review on Wednesday, the 21 May 2025. Government said the decision to scrap the proposed 0.5% VAT…
Tshwane rated positively by GCR
The City of Tshwane’s outlook was revised to positive by global rating agency, GCR, also part of Moody’s. GCR said the reason for the upgrade is, despite the City’s financial…