Five arrested for unlawful possession of four quails and springbok
Five (5) suspects, including four males and a female, aged between 30 and 50, were arrested for contravening the Marine Living Resources Act, in the Northern Cape, this week. The…
No casualties in Gauteng’s Friday fires
A minor fire occurred at the Bertha Gxowa hospital in Ekurhuleni, on Friday morning, just after 8am. The Gauteng Department of Health said the fire was “minor” and did not…
Weather Service has issued several warnings for this Saturday
The weather service (SAWS) issued several warnings for Saturday. The SAWS warned against disruptive rainfall (at Yellow Level 4) over the City of Cape Town and the Cape Winelands District…
Eleven arrested for illegal mining in the Free State
Eleven (11) suspects were arrested for illegal mining, in the Lejweleputswa District, Free State Province. The police said in a statement, the eleven were arrested by a joint law enforcement…
Death toll over 230 in Venezuela earthquake
The death toll has risen to over 235, following an earthquake, North of Venezuela, on Wednesday evening. Delcy Rodríguez, Acting Venezuelan President, confirmed rescue efforts are still underway, for another…
Fire broke out at Bedfordview iconic eatery
The cause of a fire which broke out at the Taratza on Kloof restaurant, in Bedfordview on Wednesday evening is under investigation. Preliminary reports suggest 10 customers and five employees…
Pioneer wind and cloud meteorologist received the highest honour
Professor Xu Jianmin, a pioneer of China’s Fengyun (“Wind and Cloud”) meteorological satellite programme of China, received the International Meteorological Organization (IMO) Prize, the organisation’s highest distinction. Xu was honoured…
Residents encouraged to plant indigenous listed trees after floods ravaged hundreds of thousands
The George Municipality encouraged residents to plant trees after hundreds of trees were destroyed by recent storms. As a result, the Municipality published recommended tree lists for property owners. The…
Motorists urged to avoid the N3 Northbound at the Buccleuch interchange
Motorists are urged to avoid the N3 Northbound at the Buccleuch interchange, as all lanes are currently closed. This is due to an active crime scene related to the Rolex…
Joburg City Park injects R5 million into Leiklip Park
Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) unveiled a R5 million project at Leiklip Park in Eldorado Park. The investment is expected to provide residents with an inclusive and vibrant public…