The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called for a full-scale Ministerial investigation into the collapse of aviation fuel supply at OR Tambo International Airport on Monday and its severe impact on South Africa’s tourism industry. The party further called on the Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, to initiate a thorough investigation into the root causes of this failure, and to launch the investigation without delay. On Monday, 54 flights at the airport were
A MyCiTi bus driver has been suspended and charged with reckless and negligent driver, following a multi-vehicle crash on the N2 highway on Sunday. The incident reportedly happened in the vicinity of Gugulethu. Ten passengers were on board the vehicle and eight of them sustained injuries. They were hospitalised, and have since been discharged. While no children were inside the bus, two infants and a child were travelling in the private
The United Nations (UN) says a three-pronged approach is needed to conserve mountains for the future. This comes as International Mountain Day is set to be commemorated. Observed annually on 11 December since 2003, International Mountain Day raises awareness of the vital role mountains play in sustaining life on Earth. This year’s theme is “Mountain solutions for a sustainable future – innovation, adaptation, and youth”. The aim under this theme is
The Hawks are investigating, after an alleged explosive device was found in the parking area of the Jewish Community Centre on Hatfield Road in Cape Town on Friday morning, 6 December. The premises are home to the historic Gardens Synagogue, the SA Jewish Museum, and the Holocaust & Genocide Centre. It had been the site of sporadic pro-Palestinian protests since the war in Gaza began. The Cape South African Jewish Board of
The graduation of 133 traffic officers has given road safety efforts a massive boost. The graduation ceremony took place yesterday at the Gene Louw Traffic College in Brackenfell. It marks the culmination of a rigorous 12-month training program aimed at equipping recruits with the skills and knowledge required to enforce traffic laws, manage incidents and ensure road safety across the Western Cape. The graduation of 133 traffic officers has given road safety efforts
