Latest articles on Disaster Management

Disaster preparedness can’t wait

Opinion Jagan Chapagain & Andrew Steer - 2 Jul 2020

But solutions can only be truly effective if funding and threat information reaches the local level

Disaster management and fire & rescue services: a story of heroes and heroines

Article Mary Martins - 8 Mar 2019

Gauteng's Urban Search and Rescue team earns international recognition

#JoburgFire: Neighbouring buildings asked to evaluate

Article Gemma Ritchie - 6 Sep 2018

The fire began burning again on Thursday, and the City of Johannesburg has called for reinforcements

R6-billion for drought relief

Article Paul Herman - 13 Mar 2018

The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister has allocated more funds to relieve drought affecting several provinces

Cape Town scales back ‘Herculean’ firefighting efforts

Article Staff Reporter - 5 Mar 2015

The City of Cape Town continues, however, to monitor hotspots for flare-ups in the South Peninsula, with Chapman's Peak Drive remaining closed.

Tshwane declares state of disaster after violent storms

Article Sapa - 4 Dec 2013

The City of Tshwane has declared a state of disaster in two areas, following heavy storms that caused damage of an estimated R100-million.

Murderous welcome for refugees

Article Staff Reporter - 5 Aug 2008

Despite the death of five foreigners, provincial officials insist reintegration has been successful.

Of no fixed abode

Article Staff Reporter - 1 Aug 2008

Refugees and asylum seekers are being given the option of repatriation or reintegration -- and most see it as a choice between dying here or at home.

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Female cops sent for rape counselling

khaya koko - 18 Oct 2020

Brigadier Sifiso Cele denies the rape allegations, saying that they are part of a smear campaign and that criminal charges should have been opened if the accusations were true

National

‘Lost’ PPE: Morar a ‘player and ref’

Paddy Harper - 18 Oct 2020

Roshan Morar, the auditor who supplied the KZN education department with sanitisers has also been tasked with investigating the “disappearance” of millions of rands worth of PPE

National

Signing a path to freedom for the deaf

Zandile Bangani - 18 Oct 2020

If South African Sign Language is recognised as one of the country’s official languages, it will considerably ease many of the deaf community’s problems of access, education and equality.

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Special Reports

The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

Special Reports

In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'

Special Reports

Secure your business from cyber threats

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

Many business-grade security systems now have built-in learning systems and AI to help businesses stay up to date with protection

Special Reports

Mental Health

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

During the pandemic there's been a dramatic increase in depression, anxiety and suicides, according to some of the surveys done

Special Reports

Expert financial advice still recommended – especially in uncertain times

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

A financial advisor is an expert who will help you to protect your wealth and make a realistic plan when unexpected events threaten your wellbeing

Special Reports

What is a virtual card, and how does it work?

special reports - 15 Oct 2020

A virtual card lets you pay online without ever having to take your card from your wallet or exposing your actual account information

Special Reports

Expert grant writer vacancy

special reports - 15 Oct 2020

The role of the grant writer is to work collaboratively with the HST bid team to conceptualise and write proposals for upcoming grant calls

Special Reports

Investment outlook beyond Covid-19

special reports - 13 Oct 2020

Opportunities for local business growth needed to be identified and strategically capitalised on, and we have to be really deliberate about that