SANParks is on the hunt for an individual who posted a video on social media in which he drives recklessly through a section of the Kruger National Park. SANParks has slammed the actions of the driver as “dangerous and unlawful conduct” within this protected area under SANParks management. “The footage shows the individual crossing rivers unlawfully, driving on roads that were officially closed, and operating a motor vehicle recklessly within a national
While the majority of medical facilities in the province remain operational, services are being put to the test and medical teams are working under challenging conditions. This is the Western Cape Health and Wellness Department’s message, as several hospitals and clinics have been closed or are operating under contingency arrangements due to weather-related impacts. “We are experiencing service delays at our healthcare facilities and request for patience and understanding from our
Severe weather has battered the Western Cape over the past few days, with flooding, strong winds and widespread disruption reported across Cape Town and surrounding regions. The two cold fronts over the region were preceded by devastating flood damage over the Garden Route and its surrounds last week. Emergency teams are responding to infrastructure damage, power outages and road incidents, while assessments in informal settlements have confirmed 1,655 dwellings affected, impacting over 5,600
Cyril Ramaphosa says he will not resign following the Constitutional Court ruling, but will proceed with taking the Section 89 panel report on Phala Phala on review. In an address from the Union Buildings, the President said the judgment, which found National Assembly rules inconsistent with the Constitution and referred the matter back for impeachment proceedings, had created uncertainty and public debate, but that he accepts and respects the ruling. He reiterated
Residents across the City of Cape Town are being warned to expect delays in refuse collection services this week as persistent heavy rainfall, flooding and severe weather conditions continue to disrupt operations across the metro. The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate said the adverse weather has created major operational challenges for refuse collection teams, including restricted access to certain areas, slower movement of vehicles and increased traffic congestion on key
