There are more deaths on the road despite awareness programmes
There has been an increase in the number of deaths on the road, to about 11,418 recorded, exceeding last year’s 9,674 crashes. This emerged at a media briefing by Barbara…
Government announces 10-year plan to FMD free status
It will take at least ten years for South Africa to reach Foot and Mouth disease (FMD) free status. FMD is a highly contagious disease of all cloven hoofed animals,…
A huge fire at William Moffet Park
A huge fire broke out at the William Moffet Retail Park in Port Elizabeth/ Gqeberha. The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Fire and Emergency Department, said the fire is at the…
Disrupted electricity and water supply in parts of Limpopo & Mpumalanga during heavy downpours
Phalaborwa Flooded roads in Phalaborwa led to interrupted services. Ba Phalaborwa Local Municipality notified the public that the Selati river bridge is overflowing. Electricity Supply Disruption affected Phalaborwa town, Birkenhead…
Flare ups at Pearly Beach and Stanford
Flare ups at Pearly Beach and Stanford in the Western Cape burnt out of control on Wednesday afternoon. The Municipality’s Dean O’Neill, said in a statement, two Huey helicopters were…
Wildlife sightings, limited health care, as rains continue
Mpumalanga Two crocodiles were spotted near Mkhuhlu in Mpumalanga. Local reports suggest the crocs were led to the area, by floods. More wildlife sightings could be a regular occurrence, with…
Police are investigating a drowning of a toddler in White River
The two year old boy who drowned in Mpumalanga yesterday, is Sibusiso Mnisi. The police confirmed he drowned in Msholozi C, White River, North of Mbombela, on Tuesday, following heavy…
Authorities tighten water management in Plett and Knysna
Plettenberg Bay The Bitou Municipality has implemented Level 4 water restrictions, effective from the 14 January 2026. Bitou Municipality said it met with the Plettenberg Bay Ratepayers Association, to discuss…
Two fires are still active in the Western Cape and a new one at McGregor
Active wildfires in the Western Cape are on the Swartberg Mountain near Oudtshoorn and Wemmershoek near Franschhoek. The Garden Route District said the fire on the Swartberg mountains is active…