Johannesburg’s water warning has progressed into targeted restrictions and reservoir closures. This update explains how the pressure developed, what the latest official status report shows and which interventions are planned next. It also separates supply problems from contamination claims and identifies where residents should check local notices.

More than 5,000 South Africans were screened for gambling-related treatment during 2025/26.

 Recognising mounting debt, chasing losses and secrecy early, and using counselling, account controls or formal self-exclusion can help individuals and families regain control.

Dental cover can involve family limits, savings accounts, provider networks and authorisation requirements. South Africa supports better integration of oral and general healthcare, but proposed reforms do not automatically change current benefits. Find out what schemes must cover and which questions to ask before planned treatment.

Build a practical home emergency file with a ring-binder, labelled sections and replaceable information sheets. This step-by-step guide covers contacts, medical summaries, care arrangements and document locations, with additions for different life stages. Keep it secure and test whether a trusted person can find what they need.

Lonehill’s restoration effort is looking beyond surface weed removal to water monitoring and accumulated sludge. Specialists have presented possible interventions, while reports differ on their implementation stage. The project concerns a valued neighbourhood space and a water network extending downstream towards the Jukskei River and Hartbeespoort Dam.

Heat exhaustion can begin with sweating, dizziness, headache or nausea. Knowing how to cool someone down and recognise emergency signs can help you respond sooner. This practical guide explains what to watch for, who needs extra care and how to reduce heat exposure during everyday activities.

Msaki and Thando Zide perform at Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden on Saturday, 7 November. Gates open at 13:00, with tickets from R195 excluding booking fees. Bring picnic food, a blanket or camp chair, and purchase drinks on site. Check the final performance schedule before leaving.

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Book a meal at And then there was Fire inside NIROX Sculpture Park, then explore outdoor artworks and landscaped grounds. A café offers lighter options too. Check admission charges and closing times before visiting, and remember that restaurant reservations and park tickets are separate.

Scientists have calculated that some white dwarfs would appear green, pink, purple or yellow to human eyes. Their dense atmospheres change how light escapes, creating colours shaped by chemistry as well as temperature. One green example lies approximately 280 light-years from Earth.

A global study co-authored by UKZN’s Professor Michael Lattorff finds that temperature and rainfall often explain plant-pollinator relationships better than distance from the Equator. Different groups follow different patterns, while gaps in southern African research limit how confidently global findings can predict local changes.