Residents filling up water bottles. Water supply challenges remain a concern for residents in Swartruggens in the North West. While the local dam has exceeded full capacity, residents say many higher-lying properties struggle to access water due to faulty and non-maintained water infrastructure, including the local water pump. The community says the newly built water…
Cattle grazing on a farm. Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen says South Africa has taken a major step in strengthening its response to foot and mouth disease with the launch of a locally produced vaccine developed by the Agricultural Research Council (ARC). The vaccine targets the SAT 1, SAT 2 and SAT 3 strains, and…
Severe weather A freak storm that hit Mqanduli in the Eastern Cape last Thursday night has left a trail of destruction at Macosa Village. At least 20 houses were badly damaged during the storm. Electricity infrastructure has also been affected. Nopikana Mfadu, who stayed in a temporary structure, has been left homeless after the structure…
An accident scene Three people have been killed when their vehicle overturned on the R410 at the Dubeni location near Cacadu in the Eastern Cape, on Friday. Provincial transport spokesperson Unathi Binqose says the vehicle had five occupants when the driver lost control, leaving three dead at the scene, while two others suffered critical injuries…
File: water shortages in Gauteng Residents of Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria, say they are still battling a massive water crisis despite numerous government interventions over the past few years. The crisis stems from the failed Rooiwal wastewater treatment plant polluting the Apies River, as well as inadequate water infrastructure across the township. For close to…
Court gavel. Two VIP Protection Officers assigned to the Madibeng Local Municipality Mayor have been granted bail of R20 000 each in the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court. Thabang Eugene Sohole and Michael Makampe allegedly shot and killed a member of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) after forcing him to pull over on the R80 towards…
Matlala together with his co-accused appeared in court today. Controversial businessman, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s defence has told the High Court in Johannesburg, that they intend on making another application for bail based on new facts. Matlala, together with his co-accused, appeared in court on Friday where their case was postponed to Thursday next week. Matlala…
A school bus A case of culpable homicide has been opened with Mpumalanga police following the tragic death of a five-year-old learner from Thanda Primary School in Emjejane, Nkomazi. The Grade R learner was apparently run over by a scholar transport bus Thursday afternoon. According to the provincial Department of Education, learners were preparing to…
A picture illustrating the sun, thermometer to demonstrate hot temperatures or heatwave. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says the excessive heat currently being experienced in KwaZulu-Natal could be attributed to climate change. The Weather Service has issued an advisory for a heatwave in northern parts of the province. Forecaster Ayanda Nsele says while the…
Droplets of water dripping from a tap. The City of Tshwane has issued a notice of possible water supply interruptions in all extensions in Mamelodi and Nellmapius in Pretoria this weekend. It says this is to allow Rand Water to replace the existing water meter to ensure improved efficiency and reliability of the water supply…
