Mega El Niño to hit Europe and the Americas
A recent forecast by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), shows the possibility of a mega El Niño, in 2026 into 2027. Researchers at the ECMWF see a…
Global Imbalances: Old Questions, New Answers?
This article was written by Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, Christian Mumssen of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Global current account imbalances are widening again, reversing a decade of steady decline following the…
Tornado in Bishopstowe confirmed
The Weather Service (SAWS) confirmed a short-lived Tornado in Bishopstowe, KwaZulu Natal, on Sunday afternoon. The SAWS said it occurred around 17:00. “The curved landscape likely helped the storm rotate…
ACSA confirmed airport incident in Cape Town
Fly Safair 737-800 was damaged by ground equipment at the Cape Town International Airport on Easter Monday. The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) confirmed the incident. ACSA said airport response…
Parts of Durban flooded
Parts of Durban roads are flooded, following a warning from the Weather Service (SAWS), of isolated showers and thunderstorms. Flooded roads include Florida, Harry Galaun Drive, the M4 Exit to…
Gauteng Department of Environment wins “best stand” at the Rand Show
The Gauteng Department of Environment won the Best Stand Award at the Rand Easter Show, on Sunday. Themed “the Future is Curious. The Future is Aware. The Future is HERE”…
A bus intercepted carrying undocumented Zimbabwean nationals to SA
A bus carrying 32 undocumented Zimbabwean nationals, was intercepted by authorities, on Friday. The bus was travelling from Zimbabwe to Cape Town. They were picked up after crossing into South…
Annual Easter peace marches draw thousands across 70 German towns
This article was by Roberto Pfeil/dpa. Germans gathered at around 70 locations across the country on Saturday for the traditional Easter marches calling for peace. Marches were held in the…
Areas with interrupted water supply on Easter Sunday
Mthatha Areas with interrupted water supply on Easter Sunday, include parts of Mthatha. This is due to an outage at the Thornhill Water Treatment Works and the Fortgale pump station.…
SANCO says it is not organising a protest against Gauteng Premier Lesufi
The South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) said it is not among organisations protesting against Panyaza Lesufi, Premier of Gauteng. This follows a poster circulating social media platforms, named several…