The Rand strengthens against the US Dollar
The South African Rand touched 16.13 today for the first time, since August 2022. Trading Economics, said over the past 4 weeks, the Rand was buoyed by safe-haven flows into…
Franschoek fire now at concerning Banghoek
An active fire at the top of the Banghoek Valley, in Franschoek is testing resources. Today marks the tenth day since the fire began. But the Cape Winelands District Municipality’s…
Heat wave for parts of the EC, NC, FS & NW
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued several warnings for Monday. A heat wave is expected to continue into Friday, over several districts of the Eastern Cape, including Sarah…
Nala Municipality said 20-year sewer spillage in Wesselsbron, receiving attention
The Nala Local Municipality announced the sewer spillage at Wesselsbron (Mothopeng area), is receiving attention. In addition, the municipality said it has elevated the matter to high priority status. This…
Three shops gutted by fire in the Jhb CBD
Emergency services in Johannesburg (EMS) urges shop owners to store merchandise properly, to avoid the overloading of goods. This, after EMS responded to a blaze in the Joburg City centre,…
84-year old Koko Mashigo among the displaced by floods in Mbaula
Limpopo Thembi Simelane, the Minister of Human Settlements, visited Mbaula, in Giyani, along with Basikopo Makamu, COGHSTA MEC in Limpopo. Over 30 houses were affected by recent floods in Mbaula…
Search continues for missing person in mass drowning in East London
Emergency services (EMS) are responding to a mass drowning incident at the Eastern Beach, in East London. Bongani Fuzile, Spokesperson of the Buffalo Municipality, said a mass rescue operation is…
Happening in Gauteng
Sandton The National Union of Mine Workers (NUMSA) is marching to the U.S. Consulate in Sandton, Johannesburg, to reject Donald Trump’s imperialist agenda and to defend the right of nations…
Franschhoek mountain still has active fire spots
A few active fire spots remain on the Franschhoek mountains. The Franschhoek Pass is now open after a difficult Thursday evening, when the fire line burning on the right-hand side…
DWS warns Senteeko dam could collapse at anytime
The Department of Water Affairs and Sanitation (DWS) is the latest authority to warn residents downstream of the privately owned Senteeko Dam in the Die Kaap River catchment (Barberton, Mpumalanga),…