Several roads remain closed in flood-affected areas
Several roads in Namakwa, part of the Northern Cape, remain closed, following last week’s floods and damaging winds. The Department of Roads and Public Works said two roads were opened…
R3.7 million illicit cigarettes bust in Sedibeng
A truck driver carrying cigarettes valued at R3.7 million, was arrested by police in Sedibeng, on Wednesday, 20 May 2026. Police say they acted on a tip-off from Crime Intelligence…
Fuel prices lead to higher inflation recorded in April
Consumer inflation jumped to 4,0% in April, up from 3,1% in March. Patrick Kelly, Chief Director for Price Statistics, at Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) said the jump was driven by…
Gold Coast Seaway had the highest daily rainfall in 23 years
Residents of south-east Queensland and north-east New South Wales, had months worth of rainfall in just 12 hours. The Bureau of Meteorology in Australia, said the Gold Coast Seaway, observed…
Diaz beach closed due to harzadous debris
The Mossel Bay Municipality is discouraging visits to the Diaz beach, following last week’s significant storm-related damage and hazardous debris, along sections of the coastline. As a result, the Municipality…
SIU details the arrest and prosecution of the siphoning of R27 million from the UIF
A man accused of siphoning a portion of R27 million, from the UIF Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) funds, was arrested. The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) said it welcomes that…
JRA alerts motorists of closed roads ahead of the State of the City Address on Wednesday
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) advised motorists to avoid roads around the Cathedral of St Mary the Virgin, ahead of the State of the City Address, on Wednesday. JRA said…
Anglo American sold steelmaking coal business for up to US$3.875 billion in cash
Anglo American sold its steelmaking coal mines in Australia to Dhilmar Limited (“Dhilmar”), a United Kingdom registered company, for US$3.875 billion in cash. About US$3.875 billion, will be paid upfront…
Illegal miners arrested daily at Pilgrim’s Rest
Police arrested illegal miners, every day last week, and seized firearms, explosives, and suspected gold-bearing materials, at Pilgrim’s Rest and surrounding areas. Two people were arrested on Monday, at Pilgrim’s…
Kouga might have had 1:100 flood
Frans Klopper, an engineer at MSW Consulting, who has been involved with the Gamtoos Water scheme for many years, is of the opinion that the flood of the 7th of…