Tributes pour in for late “Terror” Lekota
Tributes continue to pour in for veteran anti-apartheid activist, Mosiuoa “Terror” Lekota, who died on Wednesday . He died at 77 years, having co-founded the Congress of the People (COPE),…
Talks underway to find sustainability in the sugar sector
Discussions to secure the long-term sustainability of the sugar industry, began on Tuesday, with authorities and organisations. The sugar giant -Tongaat Hulett Limited, dominated talks, because its collapse would cripple…
Death toll up to 9, in Ormonde collapsed building
The death toll has risen to nine people, in the Ormonde collapsed building, in Johannesburg. Xolile Khumalo, Spokesperson of Emergency Services in Johannesburg, said “EMS will now conduct a sweep…
More countries want the US-MidEast war de-escalated to a truce
The Ministry of Defence in the United Arab Emirates said it intercepted about 165 Iranian ballistic missiles, 2 Iranian cruise missiles and 541 Iranian bomb drones, on Monday. All these…
More cases of Avian Flu reported in seabirds
Cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) continue to impact seabirds along the South African coastline. Positive cases were confirmed in African Penguins, Kelp Gulls and Common Terns, in the…
6 dead after building collapse in Ormonde, South of Joburg
6 people died in Ormonde, South of Johannesburg, when the second tier of a building under construction, collapsed. Since Monday, search and rescue operation are underway, to recover stranded workers.…
9 killed in Israel’s City of Beit Shemesh plus 550 in Iran since Saturday
Nine people were killed, when an Iranian missile struck Israel’s City of Beit Shemesh, on Sunday evening. Explosions were reported in Jerusalem and in Tel Aviv. Najib Mikati, Lebanon’s Prime…
Protesters block access roads to Mthatha CBD demanding housing and electricity after the storm
Protesting residents of Ngangelizwe, in the Eastern Cape, are burning tyres on public roads and damaging Municipal infrastructure. They are up in arms about permanent housing for families affected by…
30-minute Storm wreaked havoc in Phongolo on Sunday
Several roads were temporarily blocked by fallen trees, including the N2 national route, at uPhongolo, following heavy downpours and strong winds on Sunday evening. Although the storm lasted for about…
Two fires claim 8 young lives in KZN
A fire at Shaka’s Head, part of the KwaDukuza Local Municipality, claimed the lives of five young lives. They are Asamkele Somtsewu (19), Solulele Somtsewu (1), Sokhula Somtsewu (1), Sivuyile…