# A Swiss man has broken the Guinness World Record by spending more than two-hours buried in the snow. Competitive powerlifter Elias Meyer took on the challenge of the longest time spent in direct full-body contact with snow while wearing just his swimming shorts. The most recent attempt by Poland’s Valerjan Romanvoski in 2022 lasted […]
# Maitland residents and the local ratepayers association have slammed Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis for approving four additional flats at 64A Royal Road, despite objections. They argue that the development encroaches on residents’ privacy, worsens congestion, and reflects unfair densification policies targeting lower-income areas. The metro maintains that the decision, made on May 26, […]
# Despite spending 134.9-million-rand on upgrades, Gauteng’s industrial parks reportedly remain neglected, stifling youth entrepreneurship and job creation. This was revealed by the DA, after it conducted inspections in areas like Eldorado Park and Dobsonville. The DA’s Nazley Sharif says these spaces, intended to support small businesses, have now become barriers instead. She urges the […]
# The George Municipality is in the process of upgrading sports facilities to boost local talent, and sports tourism. Projects include Outeniqua Stadium improvements, Rosemoor Stadium’s completed synthetic track and indoor arena, and upgrades at Parkdene, Thembalethu Uniondale grounds. With investments topping 30-million-rand, the municipality aims to provide world-class amenities, attract major events, and grow […]
# The City of Cape Town has listed 922 properties as problem buildings with 35-percent under active investigation. These include new cases, recommended closures, and closed files monitored for two years. The Problem Building Unit seeks to enforce compliance with the 2020 by-law, which defines problem buildings by legal, safety, health, or maintenance concerns. Challenges […]
# Transnet Engineering, a sub-division of Transnet, is focused on expanding its service offerings in marine and port equipment design and diversifying its manufacturing capabilities. The parastatal services an average of 400 locomotives per year and maintains over two-thousand-500 at its 16 main sites in the country. Transnet Engineering’s Zach Tswai says they are fostering […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to deliver the keynote address at the inaugural Africa Green Hydrogen Summit in Cape Town today. The summit is being held under the theme, Unlocking Africa’s Green Hydrogen Potential for Sustainable Growth. Discussions will focus on market approaches, investment opportunities, technology deployment, and Africa’s position in the global green […]
# Justice minister Mmamoloko Kubayi says action is underway against prosecutors who compromise state cases. This follows National Director of Public Prosecutions, Shamila Batohi’s retracted remark that the National Prosecuting Authority had been infiltrated by corrupt officials. ActionSA called for Batohi’s removal over state capture failures, including the unresolved Gupta extradition. Kubayi defended the NPA, […]
# The DA has warned that three-thousand-563 patients at Gauteng’s public hospitals are waiting for MRI scans. The machines are critical for diagnosing tumors and injuries. Charlotte Maxeke Hospital faces the longest backlog with two-thousand-347 patients waiting up to 12 months due to machine breakdowns. Only eight MRI machines serve over 12-million people, far below […]
