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Severe thunderstorms expected in KwaZulu-Natal: Yellow Level warning issued
Severe thunderstorms with damaging winds and heavy rainfall are set to hit KwaZulu-Natal this Sunday, prompting the South African Weather Service to issue a Yellow Level Warning. Residents are urged to prepare and stay safe.
Prepare for damaging winds: Yellow Level 4 warning issued for Western Cape
The South African Weather Service has issued a Yellow Level 4 warning for the Western Cape, predicting damaging winds of up to 90 km/h. Residents are urged to secure their belongings and stay vigilant against potential fire hazards.
Why businesses must prioritise medical emergency preparedness
Over 6 000 accidents in South Africa's construction industry last year highlight the urgent need for businesses to enhance their medical emergency preparedness.
Evacuation orders issued as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches Queensland
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is currently located 105km east-south-east of Brisbane and 75km east-north-east of the Gold Coast.
Gqeberha and Kariega residents evacuated as heavy rains continue to lash parts of Eastern Cape
Evacuations are under way in the Eastern Cape as heavy downpours continue to wreak havoc across the province.
Councillor Pophaim appeals for emergency funds as Cape Town battles severe flooding
Cape Town's informal settlements face severe flooding. Councillor Pophaim urges swift transfer of Emergency Housing Grant for relief efforts amid ongoing assessments and community support appeals.
Container with ‘dangerous chemicals’ found, public warned about possible containers adrift
A 200kg container filled with a dangerous chemical was found along the South Cape coastline near Stilbaai.
Tow truck operator fighting for his life after car crashes into him at accident scene
A KwaZulu-Natal tow truck driver is fighting for his life in hospital after a car crashed into him at an accident scene on the N2, near Shaka's Rock on Sunday.
Prison Fire: ‘All inmates at Brandvlei are safe,’ says Minister Ronald Lamola
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) had to evacuate 394 inmates from Medium B, the Youth Centre and some from the Maximum Centre to neighbouring correctional facilities.
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Clean-up operations under way after massive blaze at Durban warehouse
A fire erupted at a warehouse in Durban's Sea Cow Lake on Monday afternoon.
Bank of Lisbon fire: Critical failures by government departments and emergency services uncovered in investigation report five years later
Five years after the incident, a report revealed that government departments failed to conduct risk assessments and emergency services failed to discuss a plan of action before entering the burning building.
City of Johannesburg Fire: Fire in Newtown recycling facility successfully contained
The fire incident took place at the intersection of Miriam Makeba and Jeppe streets, situated behind the Bree Taxi Rank in Newtown.
Western Cape MEC Anton Bredell emphasises importance of coastal planning after spring tide waves wreaked havoc
One person died and another was left injured at the weekend after freakish spring tide waves battered the Western Cape coastline.
Ramaphosa: Joburg CBD fire calls for compassion, no matter where the victims are from
The death toll from the hijacked Usindiso Building has now risen to 77, while more than 30 patients are still being treated in different facilities in Gauteng.
Joburg CBD fire: City officials launch mission to keep buildings safe, avoid another disaster
City of Johannesburg MMC for Public Safety, Mgcini Tshwaku and Kenny Kunene, the MMC for Transport, launched their operations this weekend by assessing a number of dilapidated and hijacked buildings in the city centre.
Joburg CBD fire: Parliament deploys oversight committee to investigate hijacked buildings, oversee relief efforts
The death toll from the hijacked Usindiso Building has now risen to 77, while more than 30 patients are still being treated in different facilities in Gauteng.
Sanco calls for national day of mourning after Joburg building fire
The civic organisation further called for community mobilisation programmes that would ensure that disused buildings in communities used as hideouts by criminals are demolished.
Joburg CBD Fire: Identification of bodies begins, hotline launched to trace victims
Families of the victims of the building fire can go to the Gauteng Forensic Pathology Service (FPS) mortuary in Diepkloof to identify and claim the bodies of the deceased from Friday owards.
WATCH: Joburg CBD fire survivor recounts horror of jumping from second floor to flee raging inferno
The cause of a deadly fire at a hijacked building in Johannesburg CBD appears to be unknown as all services are still investigating the incident, officials say.
Political parties call for more focus on proper housing after deadly fire in Joburg CBD
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has also offered his provincial government’s services to assist the City of Johannesburg, following the devastating incident on Thursday morning.
Teams pin hopes on sniffer dogs to help find bodies buried in Turkish quake
The Gift of the Givers says they are expected to be joined by more dogs and emergency teams as they continue to assist with rescue efforts in areas affected by the recent earthquake.