Hundreds displaced by Dunoon fire
A fire left hundreds of residents displaced in Dunoon’s Site 5, after some 120 structures went up in smokes. Authorities said in addition to strong southeasterly winds which fanned the…
UK counting costs of Storm Goretti, as the system heads to Belgium on Friday
Clean up operations are well underway in the United Kingdom (UK) after storm Goretti ripped through parts of the country from Thursday, into Friday morning. Thousands were left without electricity…
NAN Special Pro HA Infant Formula (0–12 months) recalled
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has recalled NAN Special Pro HA Infant Formula (0–12 months). The product is intended for the dietary management of infants at risk of developing cow’s…
Fire update: Stanford, Mosselbay and Kouga
Stanford There are two active areas where the fire is burning fiercely-towards Die Kop Informal Settlement and also towards the R326. Fire crews are on the scene, along withThe Black…
Firefighting continues at Elim, Kouga and surrounds
Pearly beach Firefighters are battling against pockets of fire in the town of Elim, after flames surrounded the town on Thursday night. Heavy smoke and windy conditions limit the use…
Missing man’s body found in the Mlondolozi & Nkomazi Rivers
The body of a 27-year old man, missing since New Year’s Day, was recovered on Thursday. He was found along the Mlondozi and Nkomazi River systems. The Chief Albert Luthuli…
Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi to be reappointed for the second term
Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, was reappointed for a second term, following a meeting with the South African Police Service National Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola. Mkhwanazi’s current term of office was due…
Special Prayer evening, as fires at Pearly Beach and Stanford rage into the night
Residents will be gathering to pray for the Overstrand, in a special call, to be held on Thursday evening. Archie Klaas, Mayor, thanked pastors and everyone, saying the decision to…
Fire at Pearly Beach declared a “Code Red”
The fire at Pearly beach remains out of control. As a result, the Overstrand Municipality issued a ‘Code Red’ warning, as wind speed increases. Lester Smith, Fire Chief at the…
Search continues for missing man in the Mlondolozi River
Search and recovery efforts continue to find a missing 27-year old man, swept away into the Mlondozi River area, 7 days ago. Authorities announced the use of drone technology and…