Residents of Pinelands can expect a more resilient electricity network as the City of Cape Town advances a R3.2 million project to replace overhead power lines with underground infrastructure. The project forms part of the City’s strategy to improve the durability of its electricity network and reduce the impact of severe weather on power supply. According to the Mayoral Committee Member for Energy, Xanthea Limberg, the move underground is a key component
Provincial Disaster Management authorities are on high alert as the South African Weather Service has warned of a Level 8 storm in some parts of the province this Wednesday into Thursday, upgraded from Level 5. Local Government MEC Anton Bredell says Disaster Management officials were briefed by the weather service today on the severe cut-off low-pressure system expected to affect the Central Karoo and eastern parts of the Garden Route. “We are
Future 50: Deojay Petroleum
Category: Uncategorized
More than 30 years of industry expertise, premium-grade products, and cutting-edge innovation ⚙️ On KZN Future 50, we profile Deojay Petroleum, the KwaZulu-Natal-based manufacturer and distributor supplying automotive and industrial lubricants across South Africa.; Listen here to hear how this proudly local business keeps industries moving. Content hosted by iono.fm Powered by FNB Business. Authorised FSP and Credit Provider.
South African motorists will face an increase in petrol prices from Wednesday, 3 June 2026, while diesel users will benefit from substantial price cuts. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources announced that both grades of petrol will increase by 143 cents per litre from 3 June 2026. Diesel prices will decrease by between R2.62 and R3.25 per litre, depending on the sulphur content. While lower international diesel prices and a stronger
A 35-year-old man has been arrested after the South African Police Service (SAPS) uncovered suspected crystal methamphetamine worth an estimated R3 million during an intelligence-driven operation in Diepsloot yesterday. According to the Provincial Commissioner of the Police in Gauteng, Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni, officers acted on information about two men allegedly dealing drugs in the area. Following an investigation, officers identified and searched a property linked to the suspects. “The team
