Written by Moving, surprising, inspiring, terrifying, shocking… This is a selection of images from our planet, from the past three days. Source link
The South African Weather Service has warned of disruptive snow in parts of the Eastern Cape. (Alfonso Nqunjana/News24) Disruptive snow and rain are expected in parts of the Eastern Cape from Monday until Tuesday, as well as severe thunderstorms in parts of KwaZulu-Natal, according to the South African Weather Service. Impact-based warnings: Severe thunderstorms in […]
Trees are being felled to reduce shade on solar panels, and are dying from beetle infestations and storm damage. Source link
Strong, damaging winds and disruptive rain are on the cards for parts of the Western Cape over the next 48 hours. As the disruptive weather prepares to make landfall, disaster management teams are already on standby. Source link
Some of the world’s most influential artists, athletes, musicians and advocates will join the Earthshot Prize in Cape Town next month to spotlight inspiring environmental solutions to repair and regenerate the planet. From November 4 to 7, Earthshot Week will celebrate this year’s 15 Earthshot Prize finalists from across the globe and highlight the growth […]
Police are investigating a case of murder (five counts), following another mass shooting in the Eastern Cape on Tuesday evening. The SAPS recovered five bodies at Chris Hani informal settlement in New Brighton, Gqeberha. In a statement, police spokesperson Warrant Officer Majola Nkohli said five men were found in a shack with gunshot wounds inside […]
In the news today, South Africa paid said their final goodbyes to titans of the political and religious realms. In Mpumalanga, King Misizulu formed an unlikely alliance with civil society group Afriforum. Police are searching for suspects after five family members were slain by armed men in the Eastern Cape, while two City Power technicians […]
Residents of parts of the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal should prepare for possible heavy rain and flooding expected from Sunday to Tuesday. According to a statement released by the South African Weather Service (SAWS) on Saturday, the expected storms are the consequence of a cut-off low-pressure system. “Some areas in the summer rainfall region recently […]
The surge in international tourism to the city is accompanied by demand for boutique accommodation. Source link
The Kennedy clan put their bitter infighting to one side Monday to mark the passing of matriarch Ethel at a private funeral on Cape Cod. Robert Kennedy Jr.’s cozy relationship with Donald Trump and his phone sex affair with a journalist were forgotten for a few hours as Ethel was laid to rest. Family members […]