Rand Water clarifies its role amidst escalating tensions
At a time when residents are up in arms about interrupted water supply, Rand Water has clarified its role in the water sector. In a statement on Thursday, the Water…
4 firefighters injured in Oklahoma fires and 700 evacuated
Four firefighters were injured, including a Pastor, as several fires rage on in Oklahoma, in the United States. About 700 people were evacuated in Tyrone, a small town in Oklahoma.…
Recent rains not enough to lower restrictions against high demand
Recent rains brought the water level of the Garden Route Dam, up to 56.89%, down from 43.61%, last week. The Haarlem Dam, also in George, has also increased to 29%,…
Cholota denied special plea in seedy Asbestos case in the Free State
Moroadi Cholota, Personal Assistant (PA) to Ace Magashula, former Premier of the Free State, was denied a special plea by the Free State High Court on Wednesday. Cholota is in…
NHL announced revised dates for the release of antivenom
The South African Vaccine Producers (SAVP) part of the National Health Laboratory (NHL) announced a delay in the release of antivenom products. Professor Koleka Mlisana, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of…
Five arrested for stealing trailers stuffed with copper worth R4,7 million
Police arrested five of twenty suspects, who stormed the Naboomspruit Truck Stop on the R101, during the early hours of Sunday, 16 February 2026. They stole two trailers loaded with…
Tributes pour in for Reverend Jesse Jackson
Tributes continue to pour in for the late Reverend Jesse Jackson, who died on Tuesday. The latest message mourning the Reverend, came from the Chairperson of the African Union’s Mahmoud…
8- year old drowned in Plett
An 8-year old drowned at a dam in Kwanokuthula, in Plettenberg Bay on Monday. This is the second drowning in just two months, reported in the town. The Bitou Municipality…
Official unemployment rate decreased by 0,5% in 4th Quarter of 2025
The official unemployment rate decreased by 0,5 of a percentage point to 31,4% in the fourth quarter. Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) said 44,000 more people were employed, bringing the number…
R10K bail for 9 arrested for R75 million water project corruption
Nine people and two businesses were arrested in connection with the irregular yellow fleet procurement contract. The project was a partnership between Kwane Capital (Pty) Ltd and the Alfred Nzo…