Thousands displaced by mudslides in Peru
About 25 people lost their lives in mudslides caused by heavy rains since last Thursday, in Arequipa, Peru. 15 of the total amount, died during an evacuation, when a Peruvian…
Roadworks to continue for a month in Plattekloof and Bothasig
Roadwork is set to continue for a month, having begun on Monday, the 23rd February, between Baronetcy Boulevard and Uys Krige Drive in Plattekloof, as well as Vryburger Avenue (Southbound)…
Joe Latakgomo, former Advocate of the Press Council, is late
Joe Latakgomo, who served as a Public Advocate for the Press Council of South Africa, from 2018 to 2020, is late. The Council extended its heartfelt condolences to his wife,…
Shutdown underway in Tembisa
Tembisa residents confirmed a shutdown on Monday. Residents took to social media confirming the protest is due to service cut offs. Another said it is due to “an indigent policy…
US could increase import tariffs, following Supreme Court ruling
The US Court ruled against the imposition of global tariffs by President Donald Trump. Speaking to media, Trump said the ruling of the Supreme Court on tariffs, is “deeply disappointing.”…
More rain in Australia propelled by a detected tropical low system
Parts of Australia’s eastern, southern and western parts received more than 100 mm of rainfall in just 24 hours. The Bureau of Meteorology, said in an update, there was 108mm…
1 million FMD vaccines arrived on Saturday
One million high-potency Foot and Mouth (FMD) vaccines arrived at OR Tambo International Airport, on Saturday. They were sourced from Biogénesis Bagó in Argentina. John Steenhuisen, Minister of Agriculture, was…
3 poached tortoises recovered in Bloemfontein
Two suspects were arrested in possession of 3 Leopard Tortoises, in Bloemfontein, last week. The men (a South African national, and his friend, a foreign national from Ghana) were apparently…
Small scale farmers stand to lose big in Tongaat’s potential liquidation
Voices to intervene in the Tongaat Hulett matter are growing louder. The latest organisations expressing concern are the South African Farmers Development Association (SAFDA) and the Black Agricultural Commodities Federation…
Rains driven by a cut-off low system on Sunday
Meteorologist at the Severe Weather and Information System (SWAICSA), warned a Cut-Off Low (COL) system is creeping through the western part of South Africa. Dr Angelo Hoorn of SWAICSA said…