Over 10 people displaced by two fires in Plettenberg Bay
More than ten (10) people were displaced by two separate fires in Kwanokuthula and Qolweni on Monday evening. While verifications continue, Bitou officials said the fire in Cuba in Qolweni…
Bids for construction of three Free State schools under investigation
The construction of three schools in the Free State, is under investigation by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU). The investigation is expected to review the procurement and contracting processes for…
Heatwave continues in Europe leading to wildfires
Wild fires have burnt more than 155,569 hectares during this week. This is according to this week’s pooled EuroMOMO estimates. Burnt areas are still fewer than in 2025, which burnt…
Police seized illicit goods valued at R77.9 million in Limpopo
Police in Tzaneen, Phalaborwa, and Mankweng, seized illicit and counterfeit goods valued at R77.9 million, just before the weekend. About 162,072 items were seized during the operation, including branded clothing…
427 informal homes gutted by a fire near Willowton
A fire at Jika Joe Informal Settlement, near Willowton, destroyed 427 informal homes on Sunday evening. The Msunduzi Municipality said the cause of the fire is under an investigation. The…
Beneficiation and local value add at this week’s Manufacturing Indaba
The Manufacturing Indaba gets underway in Sandton as from Tuesday. Organisers (Siyenza Management) said the event will be attended by governments, businesses, investors and innovators, aiming to transform Africa from…
African Chief Economists Network (ACE-Network) launched
The African Chief Economists Network (ACE-Network) was launched on Sunday, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. It is hosted by a partnership among the African Development Bank Group, the United Nations Development…
Warning against severe thunderstorms in Mpumalanga on Monday
The Weather Service (SAWS) warned against severe thunderstorms (at Level 1) over most parts of Mpumalanga, except the Lowveld, on Monday. Morning frost is also expected in most parts of…
1,7 million evacuated due to Typhoon Bavi in parts of China
Typhoon Bavi made landfall at Zhejiang, located on the coast of East China, on Saturday. Heavy rains swept through Leshan, Yaan, Chengdu and Guangyuan. Mabian County in Leshan recorded over…
Five of twelve depots not operational as Pikitup protest continues
About five (5) out of twelve (12) depots managed by Pikitup, are experiencing operational disruptions. Pikitup, a waste management entity of the City of Johannesburg, said its Avalon Depot is…