Algae in raw water causes supply outages in Durban

File: A person drinking water from a tap. Residents and businesses across the Durban south region are experiencing water supply outages due to algae in raw water. The eThekwini Municipality says the bulk water supplier Umgeni-uThukela reduced the water supply at the Durban Heights Treatment Works due to a high presence of algae. The water…

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Bishop John Bolana to be laid to rest on Sunday

Bishop Dr John Bolana Eastern Cape Premier, Oscar Lubabalo, will deliver the eulogy for the late Bishop, Dr. John Bolana, in Gqeberha on Sunday. Bolana the 5th Bishop of the Bantu Church of Christ, who passed away on February 3, has been granted a Special Provincial Official Category 2 funeral. This is in recognition of his…

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Western Cape showers fail to break ongoing drought

[FILE IMAGE]: Dried-out branches are seen amongst caked mud. Although rain has fallen in the Garden Route and Little Karoo regions of the Western Cape, it’s still not enough to stave off the current drought conditions. Several towns are experiencing water shortages as their dams and rivers run dry. Most municipalities have introduced water restrictions….

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Diale-Tlabela meets scholar operators to address compliance, permits

Gauteng Transport MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela Gauteng Transport MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela says her department together the Education Department are responsible for ensuring that scholar transport operators have proper operating permits. She was meeting with operators to discuss safety compliance issues. Most scholar transport operators that were expected to be part of Diale Tlabe’s engagement at the…

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‘Responsible AI use can grow radio audiences’

Radio mic in a studio. Eastern Cape radio broadcasters believe that the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to assist with audience growth and make radio content more appealing, particularly to younger audiences. This comes as Radio Day celebrations continue globally. This year’s theme is Radio and Artificial Intelligence: AI is a…

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One dead, three injured in Cape Town shooting

Barrier tape and gun cartridges. One person has been killed and three others wounded in a shooting at Table View in Cape Town. Police say the attack is believed to be taxi-related. They say officers were called to the crime scene, where they found the victims with gunshot wounds. Police spokesperson Wesley Twigg says, “The 39-year-old…

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Police launch major crackdown in Durban crime hotspot areas

KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi addressing SAPS members before the raid. Police in KwaZulu-Natal have conducted raids in crime hotspots in Durban in a major crackdown on illegal activities. Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi led the multi-agent operation targeting the Durban CBD and surrounding townships on Friday night. The operation targeted the Point area as well…

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