Global subsidy for fossil fuels under scrutiny
A recent blog has placed a magnifying glass on subsidies for fossil fuels globally. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says subsidies for fossil fuels has reached astronomical levels, at about…
Snow, fire, floods
Results of a recent cut -off low pressure system, led to snow in the Sani Pass, in parts of KZN and Lesotho over the weekend. Today it was snowing in…
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SLA to provide water to Nama Khoi A bulk water supply service level agreement (SLA) was signed by the Vaal Central Water and Nama Khoi Local Municipality to provide bulk…
After the storm: KZN report
4 people lost their lives in Mtubatuba as a result of thunderstorms, accompanied by strong winds over the weekend. A statement from KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Provincial Disaster Management, said the storm…
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Protest action against TotalEnergies Ocean defenders in Port Nolloth held a beach protest against TotalEnergies. The action is to stop the oil giant from exploring for oil and gas off…
City sends stern warning
Tebogo Moraka, Group Financial Officer of the City of Johannesburg, says lawlessness and any deliberate action endangering their lives of officials will not be tolerated. “We will ultimately be forced…
Could closing the communication gap help?
Many people think it’s illegal for a Municipality or any entity, to disconnect services, if they are not fully paid up. Schindler Attorneys blog titled “Know your rights: Illegal Electricity…
Loan to sustain infrastructure
A deal to advance sustainable infrastructure is now in full swing. It was signed by the New Development Bank (NDB) and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) to provide…
Orange weather warning
An orange warning alert was issued by Weather South Africa for the Eastern Cape and KZN. Orange warnings are issued, if consequences of the weather predicted, will affect many people.…
Richards Bay fire near FOSCOR
A fire broke out in Richards Bay, near phosphate producing company, FOSCOR. Upon arriving at the scene, the Mhlathuze City’s fire and rescue team, observed the incident was situated at…