
Floods expose shortcomings in North West disaster response systems
Flooding in several parts of the province has left communities isolated, while damaged infrastructure has complicated rescue efforts.
THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026, 12:16

Flooding in several parts of the province has left communities isolated, while damaged infrastructure has complicated rescue efforts.

South Africans watched in shock this week as severe weather moved across parts of the country, causing major damage, destruction and disruption in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape.
China has renewed export licences for US beef processing plants, customs data shows

Markets have always been complex. What’s changed is how quickly that complexity reaches everyday traders – and how convincingly it can be disguised. In the past year alone, South African regulators have warned repeatedly about fake trading platforms, impersonation scams and AI-driven investment fraud. The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) continues to highlight how convincing […]

Parks Tau says about 30% of ICT firms are at lowest level of BBBEE compliance

Questionable, inconsistent selection proves Ben Youssef, Kaze are not good enough for Amakhosi

92% of clothing manufacturers in Newcastle do not comply with Bargaining Council rules, says the council’s lawyer.

Aubrey Ledwaba, Gauteng’s new top judge, has been a prosecutor and in private practice

Rayner stood down as deputy prime minister in September 2025 after admitting underpaying stamp duty.

The life-threatening reaction to infection caused Marshall Wylie to lose his legs.

Alan Jones, 59, had worked at Pilkington UK with an “unblemished” record since leaving school.

A woman is warning others of the dangers of unregulated jabs after one dose of a black market pen.

Geeta Nayar, who has lived with bowel incontinence since her daughter was born, urges others not to suffer in silence.

Rhys McLoughlin says he does not think customers understand that “incoming prices are going up and up”.

A group of world-leading scientists warn Fifa its current heat safety measures for the men’s 2026 World Cup are “inadequate” and could put players at risk of serious harm.

Children aged eight and nine returning to the UK from abroad will be able to use e-gates from 8 July.
A journey through the Cango Caves, South Africa’s first tourist attraction, is filled with breathtaking formations and historical significance dating back 80,000 years.

A BBC investigation reveals three in four claims for pothole compensation are being turned down.

The minister says the situation in Cuba is “extremely tense”, as a US-led blockade of oil to the country causes widespread power cuts.

African agriculture is entering a period where resilience will be determined heavily by access to capital and the ability to remain operational under unstable conditions that may persist for extended periods
Climate change is projected to be a big player at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, according to scientists at World Weather Attribution.