Accident in Durban 2 minutes The Department of Transport says it will be intensifying its operations over the rest of the festive season, in order to drastically reduce fatalities on South Africa’s roads. More than 500 people have died on South Africa’s roads since the start of the festive season. Over 900 motorists have also…
Raindrops 2 minutes City of Tshwane’s Emergency Service Department is urging residents to exercise caution as disruptive weather is anticipated to persist. This as South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a yellow level 4 warning of thundershowers and isolated showers. City of Tshwane’s Emergency Services Department spokesperson Lindsay Mnguni is calling on communities to…
Roadblock 1 minute Some motorists making their way into the Eastern Cape via the N6 from different provinces say other drivers need to be vigilant and considerate. Provincial authorities conducted a roadblock just outside of Komani as part of its safety campaign. A minibus taxi driver who was travelling from Johannesburg, Mphangeli Moyeni says his…
Traffic build up 2 minutes The N3 Toll Concession (N3TC) company says there are high volumes of traffic between Johannesburg and Durban, with the number of vehicles expected to increase further over the coming weekend. N3TC Chief Operating Officer Thania Dhoogra has called on motorists to drive safely and help to bring the number of…
Thunderstorm. 1 minute The South African Weather Services (SAWS) has issued a level 4 warning of heavy rainfall that may lead to severe flooding in Limpopo, Mpumalanga and Gauteng today. Communities are urged to avoid crossing rivers and overflowing streams. Motorists who may find themselves trapped in the vehicle during a flood, are advised to…
The Durban beachfront. 2 minutes Tourism Minister Patricia De Lille says efforts by a Presidential task team to attract holidaymakers back to Durban this festive season are yielding positive results. The task team, established in February, aimed to address declining tourist numbers caused by the 2021 civil unrest and water quality concerns at Durban beaches….
1 minute The Makhanda High Court has ruled that the Eastern Cape Department of Education’s failure to provide scholar transport to deserving learners is unlawful and unconstitutional. It is estimated that 40 000 learners, mainly from rural areas, will be affected. The court further rules that all new applications for the services must be decided…
File image: A thunderstorm. 2 minutes A devastating hailstorm has ravaged the village of Mamatlakala, outside Mokopane in Limpopo, leaving some residents without shelter. Several houses are either damaged or destroyed. Public infrastructure and other services have also been affected. Residents fixing their houses, after the aftermath of a storm that has left many residents in…
The Hessequa Local Municipality boasts with six Blue Flag Beaches. 1 minute The Hessequa district in the Western Cape has held its Seasonal Welcome and Safety Campaign at Riversdale, to welcome holidaymakers to the Garden Route. Various stakeholders including the Provincial Traffic Services, Provincial and local Tourist Support Services and the Department of Social Development,…
Flood water 1 minute People intending to perform religious and traditional rituals in rivers and streams should be extra cautious as they are filled following the recent heavy rains. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a level 4 warning for heavy rainfall today that may lead to flash floods. There have been a…
