Month: August 2013

Diver injured after being run over by a boat

A diver was injured in Simonstown today, 24 August, after being run over by a boat’s propellors at Millers Point. … More

New customs system to reduce cost of doing business

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan introduced a new-look customs systems aimed at reducing the cost of doing business, boosting the country’s … More

Third coal-fired electric power station going ahead

The South African government is going ahead with plans to build the third coal-fired electricity power station to support Medupi and … More

Call for nominations for best service award

Public Service and Administration Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has called on all South Africans to nominate the best public servants who … More

217 oiled seabirds admitted by Sanccob to date – photos

Sanccob has admitted a total of 217 sea birds since the Kainia Satu vessel ran aground in Knysna earlier this … More

Another cargo ship in distress, 23 crew airlifted at Richards Bay – photos

A coal cargo ship ran into difficulties at the Richards Bay port today, 19 August, and its 23 crew members … More

Australian Adrian Buchan wins Billabong Pro Tahiti

Adrian Buchan (AUS) won the 2013 Billabong Pro Tahiti that culminated yesterday, 18 August 2013.. The Australian, aged 30, was … More

Dozens more oiled seabirds still being washed ashore

An increasing number of sea birds covered in oil are still being washed ashore following the Kiani Satu oil spill. … More

Oil covered penguins and gannets continually washed up after Kiani Satu oil spill

More and more penguins and gannets have been found washed up covered in oil following the the Kiani Satu oil spill. The Kiani … More