Lobishe visits the Kelvin Jones Water Treatment Works
Babalwa Lobishe, Mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, conducted an oversight visit to the Kelvin Jones Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) in Kariega on Tuesday. The plant processes an estimated 24…
Hunt is on for baboon killer who might face a hefty fine and prison
Authorities in the Overstrand Municipality launched an enquiry with the police (SAPS) in Kleinmond, concerning the killing of a baboon, on Wednesday last week, in Silversands, Betty’s Bay. An autopsy…
Employees of JW have downed tools
Employees of Joburg Water (JW) have downed tools amidst concerns of constrained resources. JW confirmed its employees are on strike involving the South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU). The entity’s…
“Compendium of Africa’s Strategic Minerals”
This article was written by the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC). Africa hosts an estimated US$29.5 trillion in mine-site mineral value, representing about 20% of global mineral wealth, yet captures only…
Storm left a trail of damage in Mzimkhulu
A storm left a trail of destruction in Ulundu, KwaZulu Natal (KZN). Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, said a resident was killed by a lightning…
Over 100 flood warnings in the UK this week
Over 100 warnings were issued in the United Kingdom (UK) for this week. Meteorologists have warned against heavy downpours over London and southern England, and parts of Wales. This is…
Floods force road closures in Hermanus and outages in Mandeni
At least two roads are closed near Hermanus following heavy downpours which caused floods in the area. These are the R43 Kleinmond – Gansbaai, the R320 Hemel-en-Aarde, Bergsig Street behind…
Homes flooded by Hawston floods near Hermanus
Multiple homes are flooded in Hawston, near Hermanus. Disaster Management Teams are onsite, assisting affected households. Traffic officers and the police are also assisting at the Hawston traffic lights, and…
Mining discussions kick off this week on sustainability, Labour and more
Mining Week kicked off with a Ministerial Symposium on Sunday ahead of the Mining Indaba starting today. Speaking to media, Gwede Mantashe, Minister of Mineral Resources and Petroleum, said, South…
2 dead and 4 arrested in shootout between police and Zama-Zamas in Carletonville
Police and illegal miners (Zama-Zamas) locked horns on Sunday morning early, at Blyvooruitzig Gold Mine, in Carletonville. The police(SAPS) said its Intervention Unit in Pretoria gathered information about the suspects.…