Amplats halts operations at Tumela mine after heavy rains

A pit head is seen at the Tumela platinum mine, an Anglo-American open pit mine located in Thabazimbi, Limpopo Province, South Africa June 9, 2016. 1 minute Anglo American Platinum said it had halted operations at its Tumela mine in South Africa on Thursday after excessive rains caused flooding, though the company maintained its production…

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Wellington fires contained amid flare-up threats in Witzenberg

This summer fire season, WOF-Kishgu JV’s aerial resources effectively combated fires across the Western Cape, in January 2025 our fleet flew 166 hours supporting firefighting operations. 2 minutes The Cape Winelands District Municipality says it’s continuing its firefighting efforts in Wellington and Witzenberg. Fire Services Spokesperson Jo-Anne Otto says all fires in Wellington have been…

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Sasol skips dividend after profit declines 31%

A petrol station is seen in Soweto. 1 minute South African petrochemical firm, Sasol, opened a new tab on Monday and skipped paying a dividend after reporting a 31% decline in half-year profit on a fall in oil prices and lower sales volumes. Sasol’s headline earnings per share for the six months to December 2024…

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