Climate

ANC branch backs embattled police minister

An African National Congress branch in Vryheid has pledged support for Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, who is on special leave over corruption claims.

Abathembu king calls on traditional leaders to run for local government elections 

King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo says traditional leaders should enter politics because the ANC has failed rural people.

Double cold front heading for Western Cape and Eastern Cape

Two cold fronts are on the way, with strong winds, heavy rain and freezing temperatures set to hammer the Cape provinces next week.

Cold front brings dangerous weather to Cape Town

Cape Town officials have issued a warning for strong winds and large waves as a cold front moves in this weekend.

‘Go green or pay up’: Ships to pay new global pollution tax

Massive cargo ships will face a global carbon tax — unless they go green.

Gunmen rob security guards at hospital gate

Three armed men robbed security guards at Livingstone Hospital in Gqeberha early on Sunday morning but no one was hurt.

Bad start to the school week

At least 24 schools have been flooded across KZN, affecting the start of the school week in the province.

Woman dies as floods hit Durban

A woman dies after floods sweep her car away in Durban as roads turn into rivers and more rain is on the way.

Rooibos farmers fight to save nature

Rooibos farmers are giving up valuable farming land to protect South Africa's endangered plants and animals. 

Climate change blamed as another sea snake strands

Number stranded on SA’s eastern shore has risen 620%, possibly due to spread of warm surface water.

Climate keeps 242 million children out of school in 2024

Extreme weather including floods, storms and heat disrupted schooling for millions of children globally in 2024. 

Environmental group leads climate fight in Nelson Mandela Bay

The Eastern Cape Combined Environmental Forum is fighting to protect Nelson Mandela Bay from wild weather as climate change hits home.

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