Current levels at Newton Reservoir
Dam levels at Newton Reservoir taken at 06:00 this morning. 102ML at 9ft 191ML at 10ft 45ML at 12ft 923ML at 12ft 3″ Levels provided by Councilor Ockert Fourie.
Newton Reservoir shut down for repairs to massive burst pipe
The Sol Plaatje Municipality has shut down the water supply from the Newton Reservoir for urgent repairs to be made to a burst pipe in Lawson Street. Councilor Ockert Fourie says: “Please note that due to urgent repairs to a massive pipe burst at the sports field behind the Sol Plaatje Municipality at Lawson Street, […]
Agriculture warns Asian Citrus Greening disease a serious threat
Asian Citrus Greening ‘Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus’: is a serious threat to the citrus industry, says Department of Agriculture. The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development would like to send an alert to citrus farmers regarding Asian Citrus Greening disease, also known as Huanglongbing (HLB). The disease is caused by the pathogen (bacteria), Candidatutus […]
Motorcycle theft syndicate stopped in tracks as alleged gang member apprehended by Parow police
WESTERN CAPE – A “notorious” pillion rider who is an alleged gang member and motorcycle thief has been arrested by the Parow SAPD. This comes after a motorcyclist posted CCTV footage of two suspects on a blue Yamaha R6 trying to steal his Honda VFR motorcycle in February. A member of the community posted of […]
Stage 2 loadshedding announced from this afternoon
Eskom has announced that stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented at 17:00 this afternoon until 23:00 on Friday. #PowerAlert1 Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented at 17:00 this afternoon until 23:00 on Fridayfollowing the loss of generation capacity and to replenish emergency generation reserves@News24 @SABCNews @NewzroomAfrika @eNCA @IOL @ewnupdates @SundayTimesZA @SowetanLIVE pic.twitter.com/3Kzxk8iI0N — Eskom Hld […]
Head of NC Health department arrested by Hawks over R96m nursing home leases
KIMBERLEY – Dr Dion Thyse (54), the acting head of the Department of Health in the Northern Cape, has been arrested by the Hawks for allegedly contravening the Public Finance Management Act. Hawks spokesperson Nomthandazo Mnisi says: “It is alleged that during March 2014, the acting head of the department signed three lease agreements with […]
121 cattle, 57 goats & 111 sheep recovered at OR Tambo District operation
MTHATHA – One hundred and twenty-one (121) cattle, one hundred and eleven (111) goats, fifty-seven (57) sheep and eight (8) horses were recovered during a cross border operation conducted by police in OR Tambo District from 19 February 2021 to date. Police spokesperson Capt Khaya Tonjeni say the operation, supported by Provincial and King Sabata […]
Hints for preventing business robberies – NC SAPS
KIMBERLEY – The police are requesting assistance from business owners to clamp down on robberies in the Northern Cape province. Police spokesperson, Capt. Sergio Kock, says there are several ways that you can help prevent business robberies: Be alert to what is happening in your business at all time. Is there someone hanging around for […]
Truck driver arrested on N14 for dagga worth R231 406
NORTHERN CAPE – A 35-year-old truck driver was arrested on Sunday, 07 March for possession of dagga during a vehicle checkpoint on the N14 road in the ZF Mgcawu District. According to police spokesperson, Omphile Masegela, the police were going through all the vehicles coming through the checkpoint and upon searching one of the trucks […]
