What’s going on in South Africa?

From the removal of a 2.4m black mamba from a house in Durban to a major salvage operation on the M4, here is a selection of stories making headlines across South Africa this week

2.4m black mamba rescued in Reservoir Hills, Durban


While Evans was moving equipment out of the way in an attempt to reach the snake, it slithered into a hole in the boundary wall.
https://www.citizen.co.za/zululand-observer/lnn/1146627/2-4m-black-mamba-rescued-in-reservoir-hills-durban/

5 heavy duty tow trucks salvage 60-tonne crane truck from M4 crash


Salvage operations have damaged the road.
https://www.citizen.co.za/zululand-observer/lnn/1146597/5-heavy-duty-tow-trucks-salvage-60-tonne-crane-truck-from-m4-crash/

KZN dam levels rise after weekend rainfall


Dam levels across the province increased between 2% to 19% after last weekend’s rainfall.
https://www.citizen.co.za/zululand-observer/lnn/1146566/kzn-dam-levels-rise-after-weekend-rainfall/

Covid-19 violation stats released by Gauteng Traffic Police you should know


The authorities have noted that road crashes, especially on weekends, continue unabated and pose a major challenge.
https://www.citizen.co.za/zululand-observer/lnn/1146576/covid-19-violation-stats-released-by-gauteng-traffic-police-you-should-know/

DA welcomes court decision to overturn BEE pre-qualification rule


The party says the judgment will help to combat corruption and end uncompetitive exclusion of suppliers.
https://www.citizen.co.za/zululand-observer/lnn/1146521/da-welcomes-court-decision-to-overturn-bee-pre-qualification-rule/

 

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Tamlyn Cramer

With a background in publishing in the UK, Tamlyn has been in the news industry since 2013, working her way up from journalist to sub-editor. She holds a diploma in journalism from the London School of Journalism. Tamlyn has a passion for hard environmental news, and has covered many such stories during her time at the Zululand Observer. She is passionate about the written word and helping others polish their skill.
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