Western Cape (WC) Minister for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning Anton Bredell has warned that provincial firefighting services are under intense pressure as multiple wildfires continue to burn across the province amid hot and windy conditions. Bredell said several fires have had to be managed simultaneously in recent days, stretching both aerial and ground firefighting resources. He urged the public to act responsibly and avoid any behaviour that could spark
The MEC of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell has warned Kynsna’s water supply is under severe strain, following a meeting with the Knysna Municipality on Monday, 22 December. With the peak holiday season underway, the Municipality informed Bredell that the supply system can provide 19.7 megalitres of water per day, while the anticipated peak demand during the holiday season is 17 megalitres per day. He says while this
The Western Cape Department of Mobility has expressed concern after 30 people died on the province’s roads in the week leading up to Christmas, between 15 and 21 December. During this period, which is the peak travel period for the festive season, 28 crashes were recorded. Among the victims are 11 pedestrians. The week before, between 8 and 14 December, 50 people died on the roads. The Department says provincial Traffic
The Gauteng Police’s Serious and Violent Crime Investigations together with Crime Detection Tracing Unit have launched a manhunt for the suspects involved in a mass shooting incident in Bekkersdal on Sunday. According to police, the incident has resulted in nine people being killed and 10 others being left injured. Police Brigadier Brenda Muridili says the incident occurred just before 01:00, at Tambo section. It is reported that about 12 unknown suspects
President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed the nominations to the Steering Committee of the National Dialogue, marking a significant milestone in the establishment of a citizen-led and inclusive process aimed at shaping South Africa’s long-term social and economic future. The nominations were confirmed on 18 December, with President Ramaphosa acting in his role as convenor of the National Dialogue. The initiative is being undertaken in line with his constitutional responsibility under Section 83 to
