A global review of extreme heat has found that between May 2024 and May 2025, nearly half the world’s people (49% or 4 billion) suffered through an extra 30 days of temperatures that were hotter than those experienced 90% of the time between 1991...
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) joins the nation in mourning the tragic loss of 12 learners who lost their lives in a school transport crash in Vanderbijlpark, Sedibeng, on Monday, 19 January 2026. SALGA extends its heartfelt...
The minibus taxi is ubiquitous in southern Africa. These vehicles are the backbone of the urban economy, providing affordable mobility for millions. In Cape Town, South Africa’s second most populous city, they are central to the transport...