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Cape heatwave triggers widespread power failures
A relentless heatwave gripping parts of the Western Cape has moved now affected the province’s power grid.
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Companies evacuate Dubai financial district amid Iran threats
US financial service group Citi and two other companies in Dubai’s financial centre asked employees to evacuate their offices after Iran threatened to strike US and Israel-linked banks.
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Woolworths sustainability programme recognised as world-leading in independent study
Woolworths South Africa’s farming initiative received global recognition for enhancing sustainability, proving effective in environmental management and supply resilience.
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Many crews, both land and aerial, battling spreading Simon’s Town fire
Multiple crews battle vegetation fire in Dido Valley near Simon’s Town. Helicopters called for aerial support due to challenging terrain.
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Soldiers deployed to Johannesburg crime hotspots at a cost of R80 million
South African soldiers moved into gang-violence hotspots in Johannesburg to support police efforts to tackle high crime levels.
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Stellenbosch University donors call for fresh leadership to take the reins
Former chancellors call for new leadership at Stellenbosch University, citing governance failures during current chair Dr. Nicky Newton-King’s term.
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Cape Town water levels drop as consumption exceeds targets
Cape Town’s dam levels are critically low at 51.8%, prompting officials to urge immediate water conservation amid rising consumption and heat.
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Cape Town mayor demands Prasa probe alleged gang infiltration of central line contracts
Cape Town Mayor urges investigation into gang links in Prasa contracts after allegations of infiltration in a major reconstruction project.
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Border authority fires more than 50 immigration officers over corruption
The Border Management Authority has dismissed over 50 immigration officials for corruption, facing staffing challenges and conducting anti-corruption initiatives.
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DA alleges ‘hush money’ paid to official in Tembisa Hospital corruption case
The DA has accused the Gauteng Health Department of paying a confidential settlement to silence a senior official related to the Tembisa Hospital corruption scandal.
