Multiple fires in the Cape Winelands this weekend
Fire fighting teams continue to mop up in parts of the Cape Winelands District Municipality. This follows multiple fires in the area. The fire at Dunstone, in Wellington,was contained at…
Green Hydrogen tools now available
It took the researchers from CSIR and GFA Consulting Group, 24 months to develop the EIA guideline and the atlas, to guide green ammonia and methanol projects – a Life…
98 families affected by KZN floods
About 98 families were affected by the recent floods in KwaZulu-Natal, where six people died. This emerged during a site visit to affected areas by Siboniso Duma, MEC of Transport…
4 killed in floods in Gaborone
Four people were killed in Gaborone by floods, which began on the 16th February 2025. According to the European Commission’s Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations, the…
Why focus on the maritine sector?
Written and published by the Biodiversity Law Centre South Africa is positioned at an important juncture on international shipping routes and two of the five focus areas of the Oceans…
Unauthorized use of helipad in wetland
The City of Tshwane said it will be taking legal action against a private helicopter, using its helipad. Kholofelo Morodi, MMMC for Corporate Services said in a statement, the unauthorized…
Motorists urged to avoid R510
Motorists driving to Thabazimbi, in the Waterberg District are alerted to the accumulation of water caused by heavy rains on road R510, about 13km from Thabazimbi to Northam. According to…
6 killed in KZN floods
The total number of people killed in floods in KwaZulu-Natal since Wednesday this week, has risen to six. According to the Forecast Early Warning System, about 184mm of rain was…
Views of the upcoming Budget Speech
South Africa’s Budget Speech was postponed to a date in March 2025, due to opposition by the Democratic Alliance (DA), of a proposed VAT increase, but business, economists and financial…
Day 3 of the G20 Employment Group
Day 3 of the G20 Employment Working Group meetings at the Boardwalk Conference Centre kicked off on Wednesday, with member states making summary comments. Member states are the Federal Republic…