Residents and businesses along Misty Cliffs near Scarborough have confirmed to Smile FM that a viral video showing a bakkie plunging off a steep road in the area on Sunday, 26 April, is authentic. Neither City Traffic nor the Provincial Traffic Department had received any reports of the incident. According to the community, the driver had been collecting furniture from a property on Old Camp Road when the vehicle’s brakes apparently failed.
The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has installed its first smart water meter in Bellville, marking the official start of a citywide rollout of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) aimed at improving water management, detecting leaks early and improving billing accuracy. The City says the programme forms part of a broader plan to modernise water services by gradually replacing mechanical water meters with digital technology. Around R1.1 billion has been
The South African National Parks (SANParks) says it reported successful operations in combating crime at its parks over the long weekend, which led to the arrests of several poachers across key areas of Table Mountain National Park (TMNP). On Thursday, four suspects were arrested during a targeted night operation in the southern section of the park. SANParks says the operation focused on suspected abalone poaching camp sweeps and gathering ground intelligence. “During
Future 50: Van Ryn Rubber
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For more than 45 years, Van Ryn Rubber has been proving that quality, reliability, and innovation never go out of style ⚙️ This week on Future 50, powered by FNB Business, we’re shining a spotlight on this manufacturer, one of South Africa’s leading high-volume rubber-moulding specialists. Listen to their incredible story here: Content hosted by iono.fm Powered by FNB Business. Authorised FSP and Credit Provider.
Study recommends higher free basic electricity and water allocations for indigent households
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The Western Cape Department of Local Government has released the findings of its updated “Basket of Services” research project, which recommends increasing the free basic electricity and water allocations for indigent citizens. This Department says the study is a critical update to an initial 2019 report, marking a shift in how the provincial government views the provision of Free Basic Services (FBS). MEC Anton Bredell says they are moving away from a
