City Power has completed 98% of the first phase of repairs at the Mayfair Substation as work continues to restore electricity to areas affected by a fire at the facility. The substation caught fire on Sunday morning, resulting in power outages in Auckland Park and neighbouring areas. City Power spokesperson Isaac Mangena said that while progress was encouraging, the damage to the substation was extensive, and significant work remained before all affected customers could be reconnected. He said the badly…
The national Department of Human Settlements has deployed an emergency housing team to the flood-ravaged provinces of Limpopo and Mpumalanga, where relentless heavy rains have displaced hundreds of families, destroyed homes, and claimed dozens of lives since early January 2026. Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has instructed the department’s emergency housing unit to collaborate closely with provincial authorities in conducting on-the-ground physical verification of affected households. This assessment will determine the required interventions, which include restoration of damaged properties, repairs,…
A relief fund has been launched to support the reconstruction of the Kruger National Park after severe flooding caused by recent torrential rains left extensive damage across the reserve. Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Minister Willie Aucamp announced the initiative on Saturday following an oversight visit to the park, which included an aerial assessment to evaluate the scale of the destruction. Speaking to the media after the visit, Aucamp said the extent of the damage underscored the urgent need for financial…
Judgment has been reserved in the bail application of taxi owner Victor Majola, who is accused of the murder of Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras. DJ Warras was shot and killed in 16 December in the Johannesburg CBD. State prosecutor Vincent Mochabela told the court that Majola poses a flight risk and is likely to evade trial if released on bail. “If this court grants him bail and he absconds, we will not be able to trace him,”…