Tropical storm “Dikeledi” in Madagascar
šA severe tropical storm is currently situated north-east of Madagascar, with destructive winds. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) said wind speed is expected to be between 89 and 118…
Struisbaai fire mostly contained
An investigation into a fire in Struisbaai/Bredasdorp, found the source of ignition. The Agulhas Municipality said more information would be provided later. The fire led to a temporary closure of…
Comments on Unconventional Gas Regs open on Friday
The Department of Water Affairs is calling for comments on Unconventional Gas Regulations. Public comments are now open. This is the second round of consultations on Unconventional Gas Regulations, on…
11 dead in KZN and Mpumalanga weather: After rain assessments
KwaZulu-NatalSix-year-old Banele Mpungose, died in KwaMpofu near Eshowe, after a lightning strike on Sunday, 4 January.Lwandle Pasi, 22, from Darnal in KwaDukuza, and Siyabonga Mavundla from Ohwebede area in Mandeni,…
Madagascar received $165m to develop a trade corridor
The African Development Bank (AFDB) granted Madagascar a loan of $165 million to implement the third phase of the Corridors Development and Trade Facilitation Project. This project aims to promote…
5 dead, 1100 structures destroyed in Los Angeles fires
All schools remain temporarily closed in Los Angeles after three fires killed 5 people and destroyed about 1,100 structures. Structures destroyed are homes, schools, cultural anchors and green spaces. The…
5 dead in Limpopo rains as roads continue to get wetter
5 people have died in Limpopo due to heavy rains.Inclement weather marked by heavy rain, strong winds, and reduced visibility is expected to continue until Friday. Authorities in Limpopo have…
More rain on Tuesday
More rain is expected on Tuesday, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) said, in Zululand and Mkhanyakude Districts of KwaZulu-Natal (level 5), northern parts of Kwazulu Natal and the Highveld…
Authorities in KZN, Gauteng, Limpopo on high alert after warnings against heavy rains expected on Monday
Disaster management teams in KZN are on high alert, after the South African Weather Service (SAWS), warned against heavy rains (level 6), expected from Monday, 6 January 2025, to Wednesday,…
Residents urged to report damaged homes in storm battered Welkom
The Matjhabeng Local Municipality has asked residents whose homes were damaged in Sunday’s “tornado” in Welkom, to report incidents to their local ward councilors. The Municipality said several structures succumbed…