About 14,2% people employed at Coega SEZ
About 11 243, people were employed by the Coega SEZ, at the end of June 2025. This emerged at the 6th annual report, launched at the Coega Vulindlela Accommodation and…
African petroleum ministers dump Africa Energies Summit
This article was written by the African Energy Chamber. African Petroleum Ministers have withdrawn from the Africa Energies Summit (AES), taking place on May 12–14, 2026 in London. They are…
Rains left a trail of destruction in Katlehong, Midrand and Mpophomeni
Reports of damaged homes in Katlehong and flooded roads in Midrand, following Monday’s heavy rains, were confirmed by Johannesburg’s emergency services (EMS). Eleven homes were affected in Kwanele, in Katlehong.…
Over 3000 rural households to receive water from Bhongweni Water Project
The Department of Water and Sanitation, and the Harry Gwala District Municipality, launched the Bhongweni Water Supply Project, in the Greater Kokstad area, on Tuesday. The project includes upgraded bulk…
Water left for only 185 days in Gqeberha and surrounds
The current daily water consumption is 379 million litres, in Port Elizabeth. The daily recommended limit is 280 million litres, meaning the City is using 99 million litres more. This…
2025 among top three hottest years in the last decade
A World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) state of the climate report confirmed that 2015-2025 are the hottest 11-years on record. The year 2025 was the second or third hottest year on…
Protesting taxi drivers close off important routes in Orkney/Klerksdorp
Taxi drivers from Orkney and Klerksdorp, in the North West, have blocked roads including the N12 Stilfontein. This has led to several disruptions, meaning motorists cannot use the R30 Ventersdorp…
Government discourages fuel panic buying amidst persisting conflict in the MidEast
Brent Crude oil is around $107–$113 per barrel while the West Texas Intermediate (WTI), is around $98 per barrel. America has threatened to attack Iran if the Strait of Hormuz…
Should presence of glyphosate in staple foods be a worry?
Laboratory test results conducted by the Africa Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) revealed that residues of glyphosate and aminomethylphosphonic acid, are present in staple foods in South Africa. According to the…
5,500 people urged to evacuate, fearing the collapse of Wahiawa dam
About 5,500 residents were instructed to evacuate, because authorities suspect a 120-year-old Wahiawa dam, could collapse. This follows water levels rising up to 85 feet. Honolulu officials blew emergency sirens…