Several fires are burning in the Western Cape, some of which have been extinguished and others contained. However, some are still raging out of control. SANPARKS said this morning that the Newlands Forest Fire, which started on Table Mountain has been contained. Photo by Working on Fire (Facebook Page) Fires in the Western Cape However, Spokesperson for South African National Parks, Lauren Clayton-Howard says there are still several stacks burning. She says
Nine children from Mossel Bay were hospitalised on Monday, and they are believed to have suffered from a foodborne illness. The local municipality says the children consumed chips from a local shop. Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM) mayor, Andrew Stroebel, says the children experienced “persistent stomach cramps”. “The children received prompt care, with their parents/guardians by their side throughout the ordeal. Medical staff confirmed that all 9 children have since recovered
Lucky Star has rectified misleading information regarding counterfeit canned pilchards seized in Sedibeng during a police raid. This after Gauteng police arrested seven undocumented migrants at a factory where workers were altering dates on fake and expired canned fish, initially reported to be of Lucky Star origin. The suspects relabelled expired 2021/22 pilchard cans with counterfeit 2026 dates. Media reports suggested that the canned pilchards may have been part of a
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) and Metrorail has announced that it is availing late trains for Bafana Bafana fans in Cape Town tomorrow. This comes as the national soccer team prepares to face South Sudan at the DHL stadium. Kick-off is at 18h00. The rail agency’s Zino Mihi said the special train service is for supporters AFTER the big match. Trains will depart from Cape Town station at 21h00
The 2022 South African National Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Study, published by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), unveils stark realities about violence against women and its broader societal impact. Funded by multiple international and national bodies, the study marks a critical step in documenting and addressing gender-based violence (GBV) nationwide. Key findings indicate that 1 in 4 women have experienced physical or sexual violence from an intimate partner in their lifetime, and
