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About 23 fallen trees were reported across the city of eThekwini, following Saturday’s storm. The trees were reported at Masabalala Yengwa Avenue (four trees), Currie Road (five trees), Prospect, Balmoral, Kenneth Kaunda, Ridge, uMhlanga, Mazisi Kunene, John Zikhali, Patrick Duncan, Kloof, Margaret Maytom Avenue, Hilltop, uMkomaas, Marian, Amanzimtoti, O’Flaherty and Quarry, and Hatton Avenue,…
Vietnam is expected to have more flooding from tropical storm #18W. The system formed in an unusual location, just East South East of Vietnam. It has maximum sustained winds of an estimated 45 kilometres an hour. Meteorologists say the system will move erratically during the next few days, to affect northeastern Vietnam, southern China, and […] The post Storm #18W to add more rain to already…
The Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal birds (SANCCOB) released 19 African Penguins to Simon’s Town beach, this week. A veterinarian at the SANCCOB, spoke about the process of determining how rehabilitated Penguins are readied for release. “We start with a full body check, to determine weight and hydration” she said. This includes […] The post 19 Penguins released to…
The City of Johannesburg settled the R5.25 billion, electricity debt owed to Eskom. Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, the Minister of Electricity and Energy, and Dada Morero, the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, jointly announced the news on Friday. This follows an intervention and mediation process by Ramokgopa, between the City, and Eskom, to resolve […] The post City of Joburg settled…
A common thread in four buildings which collapsed, between December last year and March this year, is non-compliance. Dean Macpherson, the Minister of Public Works, said on Thursday, investigations uncovered recurring weaknesses across parts of the built-environment system. “The principal problem identified by these investigations is inconsistent implementation, inadequate oversight, weak…
About seventy (70) suspects were arrested for illegal mining on Thursday, in Westonaria. Ten of the seventy (70) were arrested while in possession of drugs, four for gold bearing material and one for employing an illegal immigrant amongst others. Fourty two (42) are illegal immigrants. SAPS in the West Rand District in collaboration with other […] The post Over 70 arrested for illegal mining and…
Police uncovered an illegal abalone processing activity at a lodge in the Southwell area outside Bathurst. Three foreign nationals aged between 28 and 45 years were arrested on Wednesday, for the activity, by officials from the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DAFF). DAFF worked closely with the police (SAPS Highway Patrol), the Stock […] The post Police uncovered an illegal…
The Knysna Municipality announced the brutal killing of Aubrey Ndoda Tsengwa, former Executive Mayor of the small town. Tsengwa was gunned down by a drive-by shooter, on Wednesday evening, in the Joodsekamp area, while on his way home, with other passengers in his car. Thando Matika, the current Mayor, said the town received the news of […] The post Knysna’s Tsengwa is the 27th politician to be…
The headline inflation rate decreased to 4,3% in July from 5,0% in June, for the first time in five months. The monthly increase in the consumer price index (CPI) was 0,2%, down from 0,7% in June. Patrick Kelly, Chief Director, at Statistics South Africa (StatsSA), said the slowdown was caused by three main factors, including […] The post Headline inflation decreased to 4,3 in July first appeared…
Traditional leaders are urged to engage the Council for Geoscience (CGS) before allocating residential stands, in the Greater Letaba area. This is one way identified to curb disasters. This emerged at a climate change-prepared meeting, held at the Municipal Council Chamber, between the municipality and stakeholders, on Thursday. Information from CGS is expected to help identify […] The post…
Another earthquake struck South America, on Thursday. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed its epicenter was some 38 kilometers, northwest of Upahuacho, in Peru. It had a magnitude of 6.7 and occurred at 1 p.m. local time. There were no casualties or damages reported as yet. Picture: Conscious The post Peru struck by a 6,7 earthquake first appeared on Earthnews365 .
About fifty (50) bodies, mostly of children, were recovered in Nigeria’s northwestern Sokoto state, on Thursday. They died after a vessel transporting farm workers capsized near Gorau in the Goronyo Local Government Area. Authorities say the vessel was headed to Gorau town when the accident happened. Although investigations continue into the cause of the accident, […] The post Fifty killed in…
Workers of the City of Johannesburg continued to picket at the Newtown Junction Mall, in Johannesburg, on Thursday. Law enforcement officials were monitoring the situation, close to the protesters. Gauteng Provincial Joint Organisation Committee (JOC) advised motorists and members of the public to avoid the area and use alternative routes, where possible. The casual workers […] The post Workers of…
Learning Together Creche in Waterloo, Durban, caught fire on Thursday, following a faulty electrical connection. Security company- Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) and the eThekwini Fire and Rescue evacuated ten children to safety. Firefighters extinguishing the blaze and no injuries were reported. Gqeberha/PE The R75 from Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) towards Despatch just after Kwadwesi, is […] The…
The Loskop Regional Bulk Water Scheme in Mpumalanga Provincial Government, is 88% complete. This emerged at an oversight visit on Wednesday, by the Deputy Director-General (DDG) of the Department of Water Affairs and Sanitation, Dr. Risimati Mathye (PhD). The scheme is expected to provide bulk water supply to an estimated 54,000 households in Moutse, Sekhukhune […] The post Department says Loskop…
A truck and trailer hijacked with unprocessed copper in Grootvlei on Tuesday, was later found at a dealership in Witbank. Police said stolen goods are valued at an estimated R9 Million. A multi-disciplinary operation by the Nkangala Anti-Hijacking Task Team and Cyber Search Security, used intelligence and swift tracking, to spot the truck. They were […] The post Stolen truck with copper estimated…
The Energy Regulator (NERSA) approved a two-year Negotiated Pricing Agreement (NPA) between Eskom Holdings SOC Limited and Manganese Metal Company (Pty) Ltd (MMC). NERSA also approved that Eskom can charge the company a special base tariff, as from the 1st of August 2026. The tariff rate will be escalated annually on the 1st of April […] The post NERSA approves two-year pricing agreement with…
The N14 road between Kuruman and Vryburg, was partially reopened to light motor vehicles only, on Wednesday. Heavy vehicles are still not allowed on the road. The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) closed the road after it was severely flooded, back at the end of April this year. Mirriam Ramoba, SANRAL’s Northwest Provincial Head, […] The post Previously flooded N14 reopened between…
The number of stray animals roaming the Cedeberg Municipal area, has increased in the last six months. The Cederberg Municipality confirmed this, without giving the exact figures. Fransiena Titus, Communications Officer at the Municipality said as a result, the town has introduced stricter measures to keep and impound animals. “Stray animals in public spaces pose a […] The post Cedeberg…
Additional support units from uMvoti and eNdumeni Local Municipalities, were sent to the raging fire in Pomeroy. Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), confirmed resources were deployed to the fire, including municipal Fire and Rescue Services. Disaster Management teams are also on site, assessing the situation. Buthelezi also…
