Mega cold front approaching on Wednesday
Meteorologists have warned against extreme cold front creeping through the south-western parts of South Africa, as from Wednesday, 25 June 2025. It is expected to drag along heavy rainfall with…
90,000 vaccines received from Botswana
South Africa has received 900,000 vaccine doses from Botswana, to start its mass vaccination programme against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). Both John Steenhuizen, Minister of Agriculture and Vuyiswa Ramokgopa,…
Two bridges in Kariega under construction after floods
Two bridges in Kariega in Uitenhage, are being repaired, after they were damaged by last year’s floods. This emerged during a visit by Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Municipal Public Accounts…
92 lost lives in Eastern Cape floods, 50 still missing
A funeral service of some of the victims of the floods was held in Kwabhaca, Mount Frere, in the Eastern Cape, on Saturday. About 92 people have lost their lives…
Double earthquakes in the North Pacific Region
No Tsunami alert was triggered, following two earthquakes in the North Pacific Region, on Saturday, the 21st June 2025, despite their severity. No casualties were reported or damage to property.…
SIU freezes sale of property bought with Lottery Fund grant
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has obtained an order to freeze the sale or transfer of an agricultural holding, based in Centurion, this week. The property was bought by Black…
15 arrested for illegal mining of unpolished diamonds
About fifteen (15) suspects were arrested in the Northern Cape, for the contravention of the Immigration Act, illegal mining activities and possession of suspected unpolished diamonds, from Tuesday, the 17th…
Con man arrested whilst in Municipal uniform, filling up diesel, at least 10 times a day
A man was caught red-handed filling up diesel at refuelling stations, masquerading as a City employee. He went to stations designated for eThekwini Municipality’s fleet. Jimmy Ngcobo, of the City,…
Nervous baboon trying to get home
A baboon male was spotted at Florida Hill, by resident, Roshin Kamfer, this week. A day later, other residents posted sightings of him on the Northcliff Koppie, just above Palm…
Strong wind along the coast on Friday into Saturday
Strong South and South Westerly winds are expected in KZN as from Friday into Saturday. The South African Weather Service (SAWS), said wind speed is expected to be up to…