Earlier this year, Pumlani Ntuntwana demonstrated extraordinary bravery when he risked his life to save a child trapped inside a burning shack and sustained severe burns on both of his hands — a reminder of the sacrifice he made that day.…
Fires can be disastrous if not dealt with quickly. In a fire emergency, every second counts and getting the fire department to the property as soon as possible is crucial. “The winter season generally sees an increase in the number of…
An East London family who lost everything last week when their new home was gutted by a fire, have received an outpouring of support from residents across the city to try help them get back on their feet. Baysville School of Skills…
Firefighters have been working since Sunday morning to extinguish the runaway fire that has engulfed Firefighters have been working since Sunday morning to extinguish the runaway fire that has engulfed Rhodes Memorial. Image: Ruvan…
A fire that broke out at the University of Fort Hare in Alice has left a trail of damage in the economics building. The building, which burnt around 12.15pm on Sunday, housed lecture halls for scores of students and lecturer offices. The…
The Stutterheim Country Club was destroyed by a fire believed to have been caused as a result of load-shedding on Wednesday night. Stutterheim fire department chief Louis Mostert said it is suspected that the fire started after kitchen…
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The Hub in Beacon Bay went up in flames early this morning. The cause is still under investigation. The story will be updated as it develops. Picture:GO REPORTER
During the Davos Climate Conference in January, 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg gave a speech in front of before the various celebrities and world leaders in attendance, where she delivering the following message: “I want you…
The thousands of fires burning in the Amazon don’t look like the major forest fires of Europe or North America — instead, they are fueled mainly by branches, vegetation and other byproducts of deforestation in cleared areas, experts say.…
Arlene Wehr has been fighting fires and gender discrimination since 1996 – and now she has become the first female operations manager in Cape Town’s fire and rescue service in more than 170 years. The position has not been held by a woman…
Cambridge Street in King William’s Town was brought to a standstill recently following the burning down of Hollywood Beauty Hair Salon, Cheap Cheap Wholesale and Retail, as well as and; Thando’s Catering, Hiring and Decorating Services.…
An 81-year-old woman burnt to death in her new RDP in Section G Needs Camp in East London on Monday. The incident happened in the early hours of the morning, said police spokesperson Captain Hazel Mqala. “According to a neighbour … the…
Police are probing the torching of two KwaZulu-Natal schools, one a state-of-the-art facility which has been broken into 16 times in two years. Provincial education department spokesman Muzi Mahlambi said the administration block of Mvuzo…
In July‚ the Zamani Day Care Centre in Duncan Village‚ East London‚ burnt down for the fifth time. “We lost most of the children’s school work‚ stationery and other essentials. But our principal keeps us going and motivated‚” says…
