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These areas in Cape Town will have water supply disruptions this week
Maintenance work will be conducted on pipe and valve installations, including repairs and replacement.
A swim with friends turns fatal at Clifton beach
The 58-year-old man was swimming with friends at the time of the incident.
Huguenot Tunnel reopened after nitric acid spill
Hazardous spill experts were called to the scene to clean up the spill and the eight 1,000 litre containers of nitric acid were safely transferred onto a secondary truck that was certified to carry such hazardous materials.
Hundreds left destitute after fires in Cape Town
The fires took place in Samora Machel and Philippi.
Biodiversity Law Centre appeals environmental authorisation for Karpowership project in Richards Bay
Biodiversity Law Centre files appeal against environmental green light for Karpowership project, citing concerns over offset mechanisms and inadequate public participation. The project faces further delays as environmental advocates push…
Fatal end to staff party as man drowns at Saunders’ Rocks Beach
The man is alleged to have been out with his colleagues at a nearby restaurant before the incident.
NSRI issues urgent safety alert for spring high tide on beaches
The National Sea Rescue Institute warns of increased risks due to the full moon Spring high tide, urging coastal bathers to exercise extreme caution, especially with strong rip currents anticipated.
NSRI continues search for missing teenager at Jabula Beach; assists yacht in distress near Durban
The NSRI is engaged in a search operation for a teenager missing at Jabula Beach, St Lucia, while separately assisting a yacht in mechanical distress off the Durban coast.
These areas in Cape Town will be affected by planned water supply maintenance this week
Residents in affected areas are urged to stock up on enough water for domestic consumption.
From hail storms to heat waves: This is why there are intense weather disparities in SA
As severe thunderstorms continue to wreak havoc in South Africa, we put our focus on why various parts of the country are experiencing such different and intense weather phenomena.