N12 between Potchefstroom and Klerksdorp reopened after floods
Informal settlements along the N12 were also reportedly underwater and large parts of Potchefstroom had no electricity on Sunday.
The N12 between Klerksdorp and Potchefstroom has been reopened after heavy rains caused massive pools of water along the highway, reports Potchefstroom Herald.
16-year-old KZN girl attempts suicide after failing exams
Paramedics found the unresponsive girl lying on a bed with a suicide note and tablets found next to her.
Court order prevents Eskom from interrupting power supply to Rand West Municipality
The municipality, which owes Eskom R235,621,979, will have lights on this Christmas, but its future power supply remains uncertain.
WATCH: Geoff Makhubo elected mayor of Joburg, with even 3 DA councillors allegedly voting for him
This means the biggest city in South Africa will once again be governed by the ruling party.
PICS: Millions wasted on Mamelodi car wash now standing empty and dilapidated
The car wash was supposed to have been used by government officials, the taxi industry, and local motorists at an affordable price, but has since been stripped by vandals and thieves.
Durban girl, 5, dies after falling out of fourth-floor window
Police arrived at the premises to investigate the circumstances that led to the fall.
Man starts petition to ban taxis in Kruger Park
However, SANParks says the petition, although almost at the 34,000 signature mark, has not yet been presented to the body, and that the signatories are ‘opportunistic’.
Free diver drowns at Betty’s Bay
His friend raised the alarm after he got out of the water and waited for him to return, but to no avail.
Motsweding FM’s station manager fired amid fraud allegations
The former manager is also accused of forging documents and spending the station’s funds irregularly.
Residents set up petition to call for Bloemfontein Zoo closure
However, a resident who read the petition went to the zoo to see the conditions and says that only empty cages are dirty and that the animals seem to be in good health.
Dead body found in Florida Lake
Roads near the entrance of the lake were closed on Thursday as emergency services and police removed the body of an unknown male.
Ageing infrastructure not the only source of Midmar Dam pollution – Umgeni Water head
The community were also dumping trash in manholes, he said, and ‘there needs to be a lot of community engagement and teaching’.
Durban surfer warns fellow beachgoers after stepping on needle
David Young says he is more afraid of stepping on a needle than a shark attack and warns others to tread carefully on the beach.
Three trapped workers rescued from underground diesel tank in KZN
The workers were reportedly cleaning the tank when they were overcome by gas.
JMPD arrests naked man disturbing Boskruin residents
The homeless man has since been admitted to a mental facility for evaluation and is currently receiving treatment.