# The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union says the escape of an inmate from Rooigrond Correctional Centre in North West has put challenges at correctional facilities under the spotlight. The union welcomes Edward Madiba’s rearrest, however, the incident raises concerns about ageing infrastructure, security weaknesses and staff shortages. Popcru’s Johannes Dire says correctional officers […]
# The City of Cape Town says its dam levels have dropped to 75.5-percent, compared with 92.4-percent at the same time last year. The city is stepping up water-saving measures, including fixing leaks and replacing ageing pipes, while considering water restrictions ahead of an expected hotter and drier summer. Mayoral committee member for Water and […]
# Statistics South Africa says manufacturing production increased by 1.1-percent in July compared with the same month last year. Food and beverages, as well as petroleum and chemical products, were among the biggest contributors to the growth. Seasonally adjusted production also rose by 2.2-percent from June. Stats SA’s Nicolai Claassen says manufacturing sales increased by […]
# Forum for South Africa says the government should raise matric pass requirements, arguing that a 30-percent threshold in some subjects is too low. The forum plans to launch a Mathematics programme for grades four to seven to help improve learners’ skills before they reach matric. The forum’s Tebogo Mashilompane says more investment is needed […]
# Standard Bank warns that dry conditions linked to the 2026/2027 El Niño could affect crops, livestock, food prices and the wider economy. The bank says drought, heat and less rain could put pressure on farmers and water supplies. It says this could also lead to higher food costs and affect economic growth. However, Standard […]
# The City of Johannesburg has advised residents to regularly monitor their water use and check for leaks to avoid unexpectedly high bills. The city says residents should report leaks outside their properties immediately, while leaks inside properties are generally the responsibility of the property owner. Customers are also urged to check their meter readings […]
# Deputy minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Narend Singh, says the government is stepping up efforts to tackle alien and invasive species in the Garden Route in the Western Cape. He launched an operation in Plettenberg Bay to inspect farms and properties and check compliance with environmental laws. Between 2021 and last year, […]
# The DA in the Western Cape says residents should take advantage of CapeNature’s free access week from 19 to 25 September. General day-visitor fees will be waived at participating reserves, allowing people to enjoy activities such as hiking, mountain biking, birdwatching and picnics for free. The DA’s Dave Bryant says more than nine-thousand people […]
# The Department of International Relations and Cooperation says six South Africans remain missing after devastating flash floods in Nepal and Tibet. DNA profiles from their relatives have been sent to Nepalese police and Interpol to help identify victims, while South African diplomatic missions in India and China are assisting with the search. The six […]
