Fire Update
𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗴𝗼, 𝗣𝗮𝗮𝗿𝗹 A structural fire at Gemsbok Street, Chicago, in Paarl, on Saturday, 31 January 2026, had residents on edge, following several recent fires in Paarl and surrounding areas. But…
106 dead and close to 400,000 displaced by floods in Mozambique
Remains of deceased Ekurhuleni MMC for Roads and Transport, Andile Mngwevu, was repatriated to South Africa on Friday. Mngwevu died with three others in Chokwe, Mozambique, when floodwaters swept away…
Tropical Cyclone Fytia has landed in Madagascar
Tropical Cyclone Fytia has landed in Mahajanga, Madagascar and is moving East-Southeast. Experts at the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO)-designated Regional Specialised Centre (RSMC) estimated maximum wind speed of the cyclone,…
Community protest on the R71 Phalaborwa
The R71 road is closed due to community unrest in Phalaborwa. The Lulekani community are marching to town. The Ba Phalaborwa Municipality has warned motorists travelling from town to use…
eThekwini ratepayers want inclusion in budget plans
The EThekwini Ratepayers Protest Movement (ERPM) wants inclusion in deliberations about the 2026/2027 budget. As a result, ERPM wrote a public letter to the Mayor, demanding inclusion, by no later…
City Parks withdraws its field workers until after heavy downpours and heatwave
Residents of Johannesburg are urged to assist wildlife during heatwaves by placing shallow water containers for pets, birds, bees, and other small animals. This plea was made by Thanduxolo Mendrew,…
Interest rate remains at 6,75%
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to keep the policy rate unchanged, at 6.75%. Lesetja Kganyago, Governor of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), attributed the decision to “a rapture…
Paarl Hospital announces new rules after this week’s fire
The Paarl hospital is open, following a fire on Tuesday. Although there are reports of arrests of a 34 year old man, related to the fire, the Drakenstein Municipality has…
Police to be more visible in Sporong, Randfontein
Police have deployed nyalas (police vehicles) and additional officers to Sporong informal settlement, in Randfontein. This is one of the measured to secure the displaced community, who fled their homes…
Africa Women’s Forum (AWIEF) appoints new board
The Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) has appointed an Advisory Board, to lead strategic growth on the continent. The new Board has a mix of global leaders with…