SAMWU rejects proposed salary and wage agreement
The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) has rejected a 5 – year proposed salary and wage agreement made by the South African Local Government Association (SALGA). SALGA has proposed…
Fires broke out at Cathedral Peak & Tree Hill
Working on Fire (WoF) in KwaZulu-Natal, in partnership with Kishugu, said 17 firefighters were dispatched today, to assist efforts to suppress two fires. WoF said its Drakensberg teams were sent…
Storms toss another ship over
Another ship was tossed over by storms, this time on South Africa’s West Coast. Two weeks ago, a flagged cargo ship, from Panama, the MV Ultra Galaxy was abandoned by…
MACUA claims Sephaku has evaded CSR
Mining Affected Communities United in Action (MACUA) and Women Affected by Mining United in Action (WAMUA) in Springbokpan and Bodibe communities in the North West, have accussed Aganang Sephaku Mine,…
Expedite funerals during inclement weather in the Cape
Cold fronts approaching the Western Cape this coming weekend, could bring along 80% rainfall, according to the South African Weather Service (SAWS). Now the City of Cape Town says this…
Walmer community in Gqeberha moving to a temporary shelter
The victims of the June floods are moving to a temporary shelter from Walmer. The Municipality has begun meeting affected communities, including the ones to be moved to a new…
Residents set to leave flood-stricken Lapland
Residents of Lapland informal settlement in Gqeberha (formerly known as Port Elizabeth) are preparing to move to a site in Van Rooyen Avenue. The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) announced…
Waste picking storm in Tshwane
The City of Tshwane had to beef up security to accompany waste picking trucks, as it started its catch up plan during the weekend. Residents of Lotus Gardens were pictured…
AFDB plans 2 more grants
The African Development Bank has approved ZAR 18.85 billion ($1 billion) loan to Transnet, South Africa’s major freight and logistics company, for its recovery and growth plans. In addition to…
Rands and cents of sanitation solutions in George
Each unit of alternative sanitation to be implemented by the George Municipality, wastendered at an amount of about R18 727.75 VAT included per unit.An additional amount of R125 VAT Included,…