Solid Gold Saturday

Billions unaccounted for in Water and Sanitation Dept

23 May 2018 1:49 PM

Water Affairs Dept spokesperson Sputnik Ratau says the minister is concerned by the billions that cannot be accounted for.

People cannot depend on the State to do everything for them - WC Housing MEC

23 May 2018 8:59 AM

Bonginkosi Madikizela addresses the current housing crisis in parts of the Western Cape.

Parliament on the move? Study looks at relocation of legislature

23 May 2018 8:04 AM

A service provider has been appointed to carry out a study in to the feasibility of a move to Gauteng

Are water filter companies scaremongering around the safety of tap water?

22 May 2018 11:36 AM

A professor at Wits says water from taps is safe to drink and claims there has been some scaremongering as to water safety.

R2.5bn 'fake' wetland could save WC farms

22 May 2018 9:35 AM

Contaminated water from the Berg River poses a threat to local farms who uses the river water for irrigation.

World of Birds sanctuary faces shut down

18 May 2018 2:54 PM

Financial issues are once again threatening the continuation of the wildlife sanctuary in Hout Bay, founder Walter Mengold shares.

#WaterWatch: Will this weekend's Nedbank Cup runneth over?

18 May 2018 11:08 AM

Drought-hit Cape Town still facing a serious lack of water.

New group chat features rolled out on WhatsApp (now you can keep better track!)

16 May 2018 11:29 AM

The updates include more control for group admins, the options to catch up on chats and to stop being added to groups you've left.

[WATCH] John Maytham: Water crisis fake? I don't think so!

9 March 2018 3:59 PM

John responds caustically to listener Chris's postulation that the DA faked the entire Cape Town water crisis.

Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital ready for Day Zero

1 March 2018 9:14 AM

The WC hospital has installed a R2.5 million water filtration system.

Cllr Xanthea Limberg on City of Cape Town water crisis plans

2 February 2018 12:41 PM

Eusebius McKaiser speaks to CT Mayco member for water, Xanthea Limberg about some of the City's plans for Day Zero and beyond.

Free eBook teaches kids essential lessons about saving water

5 February 2018 4:39 PM

A free children's book called 'Sibo Saves Water' is available online to help teach young kids how and why they must save water.

CT water crisis raises crucial issues of governance

29 January 2018 5:43 PM

Governance expert Prof Mark Swilling talks to Stephen Grootes about complex issue around spheres of government and cooperation.

'Day Zero can be a teaching moment for the privileged'

25 January 2018 12:14 PM

Journo Karyn Maughan responds to callers who believe media focuses on issues like water crisis only when it affects the wealthy.

Zille: The disaster management plans are in place for Day Zero

22 January 2018 5:00 PM

Helen Zille, Western Cape Premier, talks on the preparations for the day Cape Town's taps shut off.

'Let your roofs be your catchment areas, let your pools be your dams'

19 January 2018 12:09 PM

WWF's Christine Colven provides valuable insights and information for managing Day Zero and the 'new normal' in Cape Town.

WWF Wednesday Water File: validated info on how to handle Day Zero

19 January 2018 9:32 AM

In the next 10 weeks WWF will be tackling and publishing on different topics to help Capetonians prepare for Day Zero and beyond.

Adriaan Basson the second journalist to lay a charge against an EFF member

14 December 2018 5:44 PM

Earlier on Friday, Karima Brown laid a charge of intimidation against a party member who sent her what she says is a threatening text.

'Love your vulva the way it is' - Designer vaginas are dangerous, warns Dr Eve

14 December 2018 3:23 PM

So-called 'designer vaginas' are created through various surgical or non-surgical procedures, explains clinical sexologist Dr Eve.

'Cyril is the most popular president since Nelson Mandela'

14 December 2018 12:27 PM

Author Max de Preez weighs in on where SA would be if Jacob Zuma was still president and the impact of Ramaphosa now.

Kirstenbosch curator's widow thanks hospital's 'unsung heroes'

14 December 2018 10:24 AM

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens curator Phillip Le Roux died on Wednesday after a horrific cycling accident.

Here is what to do if you're affected by driving licence backlog

14 December 2018 8:58 AM

The WC Traffic Department has made provisions to cater for motorists affected by the backlog with the issuing of driving licences.

SA mom's desperate plea for daughter's release from Chinese jail

13 December 2018 11:41 AM

Tristan-Lee has been detained in China for working without a work permit and her mother needs help to get her released.

Cause of capsized catamaran outside CT harbour under investigation

27 November 2018 2:45 PM

All eight people, including tourists and crew, were safely rescued from the capsized vessel near Table Bay on Monday evening.

3 emergency numbers you should have on speed dial and how they work

29 July 2015 2:08 PM

These are the emergency numbers you should have on your cellphone and this is what you must understand about how they work.