FILE| A view of Lebombo Border Post. The Border Management Authority (BMA) says South Africa’s land borders are under severe strain as the festive season return leg enters its final days. BMA Commissioner Michael Masiapato says more than 25 000 travellers are being processed daily at Beitbridge alone, warning that outdated border infrastructure is struggling…
Substation in Pretoria East The City of Tshwane in Gauteng says it’s working hard to restore power in most parts of Pretoria East, including the Koedoespoort Substation, which went down on the 26th of last month and left residents without electricity for 12 days. The substation went off again on Saturday, affecting 20 mini-substations. Other…
Rio Tinto and Glencore are both shifting their focus towards copper Rio Tinto is in early talks for a possible acquisition of Glencore, the companies said late on Thursday, in what could create the world’s largest mining company with a combined market value of nearly $207 billion. Global miners are racing to bulk up in metals…
A drop of water from a tap. The Knysna Municipality in the Western Cape has warned residents to keep household water consumption to below six kiloliters a month as the town is inching closer to Day Zero. Days of usable water are numbered in the Akkerkloof Dam. Below-average rainfall, failing infrastructure, and rising demand have…
Handscuffs indicating an arrest made. A 30 year-old man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting and raping a 95-year-old woman on Friday night at Vleesboom village in Sekhukhune, Limpopo. Police spokesperson Hlulani Mashaba says the suspect, who is known to the victim, attacked her at her home. Mashaba says the suspect is expected to appear…
SANParks is relocating campers from high-risk areas Severe weather conditions have forced the temporary closure of the Pafuri and Giriyondo Border Posts in the Kruger National Park (KNP), following a Level 6 severe weather warning issued for parts of Limpopo and Mpumalanga. The Border Management Authority made the decision amid relentless heavy rainfall across the…
Fire crews working to combat raging fires in the area. The Nelson Mandela Bay Metro says there have been flare-ups of the fire in the Wedgewood Golf Estate and on the N2 wind farm, however, fire and emergency services on the ground have contained the flames. Residents are urged to be vigilant and steer clear…
Traffic on South Africa’s roads. Toll gates on the N1 in the Limpopo are experiencing a surge in traffic. The N1 North remains closed for traffic near the Ysterberg Mountain outside Polokwane after a crash which claimed the lives of four people. One lane in the southerly direction has now been opened. Traffic has been…
Pharmaceutical tablets and capsules are arranged on a table in a photo illustration. Health supplement company Zinplex has criticised Health Products Regulatory Authority, South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) over its warning on children’s products containing Zinc Picolinate and Selenium. SAHPRA says the ingredients are not permitted for under-18s due to safety concerns. However, Zinplex…
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has sent her well wishes to the matric class of 2025 as they eagerly await the release of their results. Gwarube is expected to announce the top matriculants and provinces on Monday, while individual results are set to be released on Tuesday. The results will…
