The North West Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism (DEDECT) is prioritising community-led climate adaptation to strengthen the province’s resilience to climate change, with a focus on ecosystem-based approaches and climate-smart agriculture. The department outlined its approach during the launch of the North West Climate Change Strategy and Implementation Plan 2025–2030. The strategy aims to translate climate commitments into practical interventions that protect communities, livelihoods and the provincial economy. The North West faces growing climate-related risks, including rising…
Gauteng police have intensified the search for eight suspects linked to the deadly tavern shooting in Wedela on the West Rand. Police said investigators have obtained clear photographs of the suspects, which could assist in identifying and tracing the men as the manhunt continues. The suspects are accused of opening fire on patrons at a tavern in Extension 3 on Saturday night. Seventeen people were killed in the attack, including 13 men and four women. Fifteen other people sustained gunshot…
City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (EMS) firefighters have managed to extinguish a fire that broke out at the Central Substation in the CBD. According to authorities, this is the third fire at the substation and has caused power outages in Marshalltown and surrounding areas. The incident comes as City Power was finishing repairs from the earlier incidents. According to EMS spokesperson Xolile Khumalo, the incident was reported before 06:00 this morning. “Emergency personnel are currently on scene attending to…
The discovery of 10 bodies in Ekurhuleni has put renewed pressure on police to strengthen their response to gender-based violence, with an oversight visit revealing shortages of basic resources at two stations responsible for policing communities at the centre of the crisis. Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia visited Kempton Park and Tembisa police stations on Friday, accompanied by Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, Deputy Police Minister Cassel Mathale and senior SAPS officials. The delegation inspected the conditions under which police officers…