CoGTA MEC in KZN to assess flood damage in Umlazi

Flood damage in Umlazi 1 minute KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi will lead relief efforts in Umlazi P Section in eThekwini after recent floods caused mudslides, destroying homes and injuring residents. Supported by social relief partners and senior officials from the Provincial Disaster Management Centre, he will…

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Body of drowned Mpumalanga woman found

The body of a woman who drowned in Msholozi, Mpumalanga has been found A body believed to be that of a 45-year-old woman who drowned in Msholozi near Mbombela in Mpumalanga, has been found. JUST IN | A body has been discovered in Msholozi near White River in Mpumalanga. The 44-year-old woman went missing the…

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High Court evicts ex-SMM mine worker from company house

Justice Mangota ruled that SMM was within its rights to sue for the eviction of Sigauke from the property as it did under HC 437/24. AN ex-Shabani-Mashava Mine Holdings (SMM) employee has been evicted from a company house after his former employer approached the High Court over the property. SMM Holdings and Afaras Gwarazimba were…

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Bellville baby abduction case postponed

Woman appears in Belville Magistrates’ Court. The Bellville Magistrates’ Court in Cape Town has heard that a 37-year-old woman, accused of kidnapping a nine-day-old baby from Middestad Mall, may have previously targeted a 15-year-old girl. This was revealed by Investigating Officer (IO), Seargeant Dawid Fortuin who was called as a first witness during the bail…

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Festive drinking putting pressure on SA hospitals: SAMA

A hospital room. The South African Medical Association (SAMA) has expressed concern over the increased pressure on healthcare facilities during the festive season. SAMA says the increased alcohol consumption during this time of year often leads to a surge in emergency admissions at hospitals and clinics, causing additional strain on healthcare workers who are already…

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New report shows depth of Sasol Secunda distress

Sasol Secunda CTL is a cornerstone of SA’s energy transition. Source: Horst Vogel/Flickr The plant is under pressure to reduce its emissions with the authors estimating that a carbon price of R2,000 per ton of CO2 in 2030 would be required to achieve South Africa’s NDC commitment. Sasol is also facing challenges with its process…

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