City of Cape Town load shedding schedule

Eskom has implemented load shedding Stage 2 due to lower demand and further improvement in generation capacity. “Due to lower demand and further improvement in generation capacity, loadshedding will be suspended from 12:00 midday until 16:00. Thereafter, Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 until midnight tonight when it will once again be suspended … Read more

Water outage will affect 10 areas in Cape Town

Residents in Bell, Glencairn, and Simon’s Town have been advised by the City of Cape Town to brace for potential water supply disruptions. Due to critical maintenance work. The maintenance activities, scheduled in these areas, may lead to low or no water pressure. Requiring affected residents to be mindful of the work times and make … Read more

More talented female stars who died before 40

Zahara’s tragic and untimely passing marks another dark day in the South African entertainment industry. It’s also a reminder of all the beautiful, talented female artists whose lights were prematurely snuffed out. On Monday, 11 December, it was announced that the singer had died after a long battle with liver complications. She was only 35 … Read more

Rand Water concerned about HIGH WATER CONSUMPTION by Gauteng Metros

Rand Water says it has over the past few months been warning that the water systems are constrained due to high water consumption across all Gauteng Metros. RAND WATER BLAMES IMPACT OF HEATWAVE FOR EXCESSIVE USE OF WATER According to the bulk supplier, the impact of heatwave continues to result in high consumption above the … Read more

These popular DURBAN BEACHES are CLOSED

As festive season tourists begin to flock to Durban for some sea, sun and fun, the eThekwini Municipality has announced the closure of a number of the city’s popular beaches. WHY ARE THE BEACHES CLOSED The City made the announcement after tests by independent laboratory Talbot revealed that some beaches have poor to critical levels … Read more

Who’s offering the CHEAPEST groceries this week?  

Amidst the Christmas season, numerous individuals in South Africa face challenges coping with a significant rise in living expenses. ALSO READ | Food prices got you down? Time to grow your own herbs The South African website is seeking to help enrich the lives of our readers, because why should you be paying higher prices … Read more

Thunderstorms predicted for THESE parts of South Africa

According to the South African Weather Service (SAWS), thunderstorms have been predicted for parts of the country. ALSO READ: Weather Watch: Why South Africa’s weather is getting weirder After some provinces experienced a severe heatwave and high temperatures, the Weather Service has noted changing patterns and announced the potential for storms. Here’s more about the … Read more

Minister of Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa confirms Zahara’s passing

Arts and Culture minister, Zizi Kodwa, has confirmed the passing of multi-award-winning singer Zahara. The Destiny singer – whose real name is Bulelwa Mkutukana – was hospitalised almost three weeks ago, reportedly due to liver complications. ZIZI KODWA CONFIRMS ZAHARA’S PASSING In a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Kodwa extended his condolences … Read more