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South Africa's base in Antarctica, SANAE IV.

Man accused of assault at SA Antarctic base has apologised, says department

The overwintering team member accused of assault and sexual harassment at South Africa's remote research base in Antarctica has apologised and shown remorse, the department of forestry, fisheries and the environment has confirmed.

Tourism numbers have dropped significantly due to the posts-election violence. Destinations like Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort (pictured) could feel the pinch.

Tourists shun Mozambique as British government issues travel warning

Advisory follows similar warnings from SA stakeholders

Several cases of bird flu have been reported on Marion Island  in the southern Indian Ocean.

Highly contagious avian influenza reaches remote Marion Island

Bird flu has reached South Africa’s remote sub-Antarctic islands in the southern Indian Ocean, the department of forestry, fisheries and the environment confirmed on Tuesday.

The Maltese-flagged container ship CMA CGM Belem.

Warning to skippers after ship loses 99 containers off Richards Bay

It is the second time within a month that a large number of containers have been lost overboard involving the same France-based company.

Winde says national government needs to transfer funds to help the province deal with infrastructure damage.

Western Cape still owed R1.3bn for last year's flood relief, says premier

Western Cape premier Alan Winde says the province is still owed R1.3bn by national government for flood relief for 2023.

The MV Ultra Galaxy beached, on its side, north west of Cape Town.

'Beware floating ship debris': SA Maritime Safety Authority alert

Large steel hatch covers dislodged from the grounded cargo ship on the Cape west coast pose a navigational hazard, the SA Maritime Safety Authority warned on Tuesday.

The listing MV Ultra Galaxy as seen from the window of a nearby rescue craft when it ran aground three weeks ago. File photo

Stricken cargo ship afloat but drifting towards Cape coast

Maritime safety officials are in a race against time to stop a listing 124m-long cargo vessel running aground on the Cape west coast.

Every winter millions of sardines leave the cold waters off Cape Point and make their way up the coast to KwaZulu-Natal.

'Sardine frenzy' hits KZN as 'Greatest Shoal on Earth' arrives on south coast

The "Greatest Shoal" on earth – the Sardine Run – has officially begun, with the first big net hauls reported on Sunday morning on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast.

The police have been asked to investigate allegedly illegal volumes of treated sewage pumped into the sea by the City of Cape Town.

'Say goodbye to Cape Town tourists if you don't stop marine pollution,' says ActionSA

Cape Town risks an exodus of tourists similar to eThekwini if it doesn’t stop pumping raw sewage into the ocean, ActionSA said on Monday.

Queen Mary 2 is paying a second visit this month to Cape Town.

Heavy traffic congestion alert as cruise ships arrive in Cape Town

The City of Cape Town has warned there will be heavy traffic congestion over the next three days due to incoming cruise ships, including one of the world’s largest ocean liners.

At least 9 properties were destroyed or badly damaged in the Sunny Cove area in Fish Hoek by an out of control fire on April 07, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa.  (Photo by Gallo Images/Brenton Geach)

Bad weather causes damage to 26 Western Cape schools as more rain expected

Twenty-six Western Cape schools have so far reported weather-related damage as a major storm continues to ravage much of the province, the Western Cape government reported on Monday.

Visiting cruise liner Ambience collided with a cargo carrier at Cape Town harbour.

Cruise liner collides with cargo carrier in Cape Town harbour

A luxury cruise liner bumped into a cargo carrier while docking in Cape Town harbour in windy conditions early on Friday, Transnet National Ports Authority confirmed.

A screenshot capturing a plume of spray generated by one of the underwater blasts.

Anger as navy starts underwater blasting near Simon's Town

The navy started underwater blasting close to the Simon’s Town naval base on Wednesday.

Eskom says unit 5 is now online at Kusile.

Eskom hails bright start to 2024 as new power unit comes online

Eskom started the new year with unit 5 of embattled Kusile Power Station synchronised to the national grid.

The airport, between Bellville and Stellenbosch, plans to include a botanical garden, an aviation museum and an outdoor amphitheatre seating 5,000 people.

Cape winelands airport could double tourists with wine-tasting, vineyards

The long-awaited new Cape winelands Airport is a step closer to reality with the unveiling of concept plans that promise an airport experience with wine-tasting, vineyards, and an outdoor amphitheatre