Some drivers of consumer inflation in SA
Statistics South Africa ((StatsSA) information from census 2022, indicated some of the drivers of inflation in South Africa. Inflation was at 5,1% in June 2024, and decreased slightly to 4,6%…
Crime stats in summary in SA
•6198 people were murdered in SA between April and June. That’s an average of almost 69 per day or three every hour. •35098 robbery with aggravating circumstances were reported: That’s…
Icy conditions expected in Joburg on Friday
Residents in Gauteng are bracing for icy weather conditions, starting on Friday into the Weekend. The City of Joburg’s Emergency Services (EMS), has therefore, urged residents to exercise caution, when…
Gale force winds in Theewaterskloof, Limpopo and KZN
Power outages caused by gale force winds continued on Wednesday in parts of Theewaterskloof Municipality, including Grabouw, Greyton, Genadendal, Bereaville, Voorstekraal, and parts of Villiersdorp. A Level 6 warning for…
Moolmanshoek fire contained
The Fire in Moolmanshoek is 90% contained.This is according to Jan de Villiers, Manager of the Imperani Fire Protection Association (FPA). He said in an update this morning, on the…
Moolmanshoek fire rages on
A wild fire which started on Monday, in the Moolmanshoek, between Rosendal and Ficksburg rages on. Jan de Villiers, Manager at the Imperani Fire Protection Association (FPA) said as at…
Damaging winds in the WC & NC
The Western and Northern Cape Authorities are prepping for an extreme cold front this week.This follows a warning issued by the South African Weather Service (SAWS) against damaging winds accompanying…
Four People Killed in Jeppestown Building Fire
A fire has killed 4 people in the Johannesburg CBD. The City of Joburg Emergency Management Services (EMS) said it’s firefighters responded to a blaze at a three-story building in…
Oil, fuel, fertilizer spill
Over 500 tons of oil and fuel, as well fertiliser were lost at sea due to stormy weather on Friday. The goods leaked from a beached vessel, now overturned and…
Mass clean up of Tshwane begins
Mass clean up of Tshwane began in Mooiplaats on Friday, the 23rd August 2024. The City of Tshwane, has mobilized residents to take part in a cleaning campaign called “Rekaofela.”…