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04 Mar 2013
The burglars left with electronic devices and jewellery but only after they had fried sausages and eggs, cooked chicken and drunk most of the alcohol in the house.
14 Feb 2013
Hawks officers had meticulously planned the raids, using information from agents who had infiltrated the gang by buying vehicles that the syndicate had either stolen or hijacked.
07 Dec 2012
More people are likely to be killed on the N2 between East London and Mthatha, in Eastern Cape, over the festive season than on any road in the country.
21 Nov 2012
Acting Northern Cape Premier Griezelda Cjiekella backed calls from farmers for helicopters to help with the firefighting.
23 Oct 2012
The two main routes from East London to Port Elizabeth were closed indefinitely to commercial traffic yesterday, threatening disaster for businesses in the region, including Mercedes-Benz South Africa.
17 Oct 2012
In the case of any possible flooding, residents were advised to call the Disaster Management Toll free number 0800-202-507.
09 Oct 2012
Farmers had already started estimating the damage and made an urgent request for fodder, diesel, and money for transport costs.
27 Sep 2012
Most South Africans fear falling victim to housebreaking, a crime survey has revealed.
20 Sep 2012
Economic crime has risen to its highest level in the past eight years but Santam is working hard to curb the trend by implementing measures aimed at curbing criminal activity.
17 Sep 2012
Santam Agriculture is the official anchor sponsor of the Agri Mega Week held last week on Agri Mega Park in Bredasdorp. Annually thousands of farmers and other agricultural stakeholders descend on Bredasdorp for this event.
10 Sep 2012
Floods wreaked havoc in Gauteng on Thursday and Friday.
06 Sep 2012
More rain and thunderstorms were expected in parts of the country on Thursday, the SA Weather Service said.
04 Sep 2012
A blanket 10km/h reduction on all speed limits is being planned for the Western Cape - including towns, which means the basic urban speed limit will be 50km/h!
07 Aug 2012
The winter chill and subsequent storms bring with them a greater likelihood of flood and fires, so it is worth safeguarding your business premises.
24 Jul 2012
An American expert on primates says Cape Peninsula baboons have become uncontrollable because of "extreme" activists who thwart tested solutions.
01 Jun 2012
When it snows, most drivers slow down and take extra precautions. But that's not necessarily the case when it rains. Yet driving in wet weather is considerably more dangerous than driving in the dry.
28 May 2012
All public transport vehicles must have first aid kits, Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele says.
11 Apr 2012
Thailand issued an evacuation order on Wednesday for its Andaman coast, a magnet for foreign tourists, after a massive earthquake off Indonesia triggered a tsunami alert.
20 Mar 2012
Tracker's ongoing quest to recover stolen vehicles has moved into automotive social networking with the release of its Mesh Network.
13 Feb 2012
A total 8,507 motorists were arrested for various traffic infringements including drunk driving and exceeding the speed limit.
23 Jan 2012
As a result of recent power outages in the Bluff, Woodlands and Montclair areas, many residents lost perishables that had been refrigerated and are now seeking compensation from the Municipality for their losses.
12 Dec 2011
Governments, including 38 industrialised countries, have agreed to a second commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol from January 2013 as the COP17 drew to a close on early hours of Sunday morning.
04 Nov 2011
All new buildings and all extensions to existing buildings in South Africa must conform to the new regulations on energy conservation as from 9 November.
10 Oct 2011
Government’s announcement of a National Census poll has highlighted the need for all citizens to keep their homes and personal security top of mind.
04 Oct 2011
Three provinces are counting the cost of two tornadoes and a severe storm that claimed four lives, injured dozens of people and left hundreds homeless.
08 Sep 2011
The Aurecon office building in Century City, Cape Town, has become South Africa’s first five star Green Star SA-rated building.
08 Sep 2011
The system aims to modernise the management of vehicle and driver registration and licensing details and sharply reduce the incidence of cross-border vehicle theft.
17 Aug 2011
The 2011-2012 wool season will begin on Wednesday when approximately 14,000 bales will be on offer at auction in Port Elizabeth, Cape Wools said.
11 Mar 2011
The controlled burn scheduled for Tygerberg Nature Reserve in early March has been rescheduled due to unfavourable wind conditions.
11 Mar 2011
Much of the loss from an insurance perspective will be incurred from secondary events, such as business interruption.
14 Jan 2011
This week’s high temperatures have been accompanied by an increase vegetation fires across the metropole.
22 Nov 2010
Santam cautions South Africa to be careful on the roads this season and has offered a number of safety and preparation tips ahead of the festive road rush.
15 Nov 2010
Santam reports a significant increase in the number of claims caused by deteriorating road conditions.
08 Nov 2010
From November to January, areas in the Highveld experience heavy rainfalls which are sometimes coupled with hailstorms.
04 Oct 2010
Santam is urging motorists to double-check that their vehicles are locked.
10 May 2010
Haulcon, a speciality short and long-haul tanker transportation company, is pioneering fleet risk reduction by means of a combination of Shayela Approved driver training and the Driver Check driver monitoring solution.
22 Oct 2009
As families prepare to take to the open road for the festive season, Santam launches its Personal Accident Policy.
16 Sep 2009
Taking climate challenge as a given, the next pressing question is whether or not business in general and the insurance industry in particular is up to the challenge.
16 Sep 2009
Dylan Thomas' famous words of 'Do not go gentle into that good night/Rage, rage against the dying of the light' in some ways sum up a growing groundswell of interest and action on the part of business as it squares up to the enormous and pervasive challenge of climate change.
14 Sep 2009
Ceres, a leading network of investors, environmental groups and other public interest organizations, works with companies to address sustainability challenges.
29 Jun 2009
South Africa's leading short-term insurer, Santam is taking pro-active steps to address climate change and announced today that it has joined ClimateWise.
