These are the biggest risks we face now and in the next 10 years
This article was written and published by Mark Elsner: Head, Global Risks Initiative for the World Economic Forum (WEF). As we leave 2024 behind, a complex “super election” year that…
GCR appoints new Head of Credit Policy
GCR Ratings (GCR) credit rating in Africa, has appointed Frederick Fouche as Group Head of Credit Policy. Frederick will be responsible for ensuring the quality, integrity and consistency of GCR’s…
MACUA ropes in Parliament
The Mining Affected Communities United in Action (MACUA) said it is deeply concerned about the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources’ (DMPR), and as a result, is calling for Parliamentary…
Fire update in the Winelands
The Cape Winelands District Municipality’s(CWDM) Fire Services said it responded to multiple fires in the Witzenberg area. The fire at Lateganskop just off the R43 between Worcester and Wolseley was…
eThekwini acts on diesel theft
An employee of the eThekwini Municipality was reported by an anonymous community member for offloading diesel from a water tanker, on the 11th February 2025. He was arrested and appeared…
Motorists urged to exercise caution on Joburg wet roads
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned against disruptive rain of Orange Level 5, in parts of Gauteng, the North West and the Free State. SAWS said areas most…
African Development Bank report over the last decade
Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, the President of the African Development Bank Group, bid farewell to Heads of State and Government at the 38th African Union Summit, in Addis Ababa. Here…
UJ Researchers reveal findings of SA-USA Happiness index
Research findings of a recent study found Americans were much happier on inauguration day than South Africans. The GNH.today index, which measures real-time happiness levels in countries, observed an increase…
Disruptive rain expected in Tshwane
A Yellow Level 5 warning was issued by the South African Weather Service for Tshwane on Monday. The warning is against disruptive rain for most parts of Gauteng, including Tshwane.…
Wet conditions expected over the Central & Eastern parts of SA
A tropical airmass with potential to cause disruptive rain, is expected from Sunday until Wednesday, the 19th February 2025, over the central and eastern parts of South Africa. The South…