Several roads closed in Namakwa, due to wet weather
Several roads are closed on account of floods, in the Namakwa District, in the Northern Cape. The Department of roads and public works in the Northern Cape, announced the closure…
Over 80,000 people in dwellings affected by floods
Some 83,184 people living in 21,546 dwellings were impacted by this week’s floods in Cape Town. Charlotte Powell, Spokesperson of the Disaster Management in the City, said humanitarian relief efforts…
Ramaphosa stays on as President
President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation of South Africa, on Monday evening, regarding a judgment handed down by the Constitutional Court on Friday last week. In the judgement, Chief Justice…
Residents urged to avoid unnecessary travel in Cape storm
Strong winds blew over trucks in the Breede Valley, on Monday afternoon, due to strong winds. The Cape Winelands District, urged residents to stay indoors, due to inclement weather, to…
More disruptive rains over parts of the Western Cape on Tuesday
Disruptive rainfall at Orange Level 8, is expected to continue on Tuesday, over the mountains of the Drakenstein, Stellenbosch, the western parts of Theewaterskloof, City of Cape Town, Breede Valley…
City says informal settlement built on a wetland
The City of Ekurhuleni explained the ongoing relocation process of the Albert Luthuli informal settlement, near Benoni, East of Johannesburg. Residents took to social media venting about sudden relocations, over…
Transnet explores MoU with Governments of Belgium and Flanders
Transnet met up with representatives from the Embassy of Belgium and the Government of Flanders, last Friday, to explore a partnership with the two countries. This follows the signing of…
Multiple trees obstructing roads, following severe winds
Severe winds blew trees and branches, which led to the obstruction of roads in Greyton and Genendal areas. Power lines were also damaged, as a result. A tree fell onto…
Floods and strong winds caused widespread damage in Cape Town
Structures are flooded in several parts of Cape Town, including Island Informal Settlement, Makhaza in Khayelitsha, Imizamo Yethu in Hout Bay and Nomzamo, Strand. Strong winds blew off roofs in…
Two Senior Police arrested for the unlawful possession of precious metals
Two senior Major-Generals, one suspected to be the head of the Hawks in Gauteng, were arrested in Houghton, on Sunday. The police said the two were arrested with a Durban-based…