Archive for the ‘Land’ Category

Deadly storm hits KwaZulu-Natal on New Year’s Eve

Two people have died and three are missing after a heavy storm in the northern part of KwaZulu-Natal over New Year’s Eve, the department of co-operative governance and traditional affairs said on Sunday. “One person was struck by lightning and another died as a result of flooding,” said departmental spokesperson Lennox Mabaso. He said a [...]

Female injured after falling from horse near Touwsrivier

TOUWSRIVIER 27 December 2011, 17:00 A 21 year old female sustained serious injuries this afternoon when she fell from a horse while riding at a game farm with her family. The female who is on holiday in South-Africa with her family from Europe, sustained a suspected injury to her back and pelvis. Paramedics from the [...]

Female injured after falling from horse

TOUWSRIVER 27 December 2011, 17:00 A 21 year old female sustained serious injuries this afternoon when she fell from a horse while riding at a game farm with her family. The female who is on holiday in South-Africa with her family from Europe, sustained a suspected injury to her back and pelvis. Paramedics from the [...]

SANBS says SA faces a blood shortage and pleads for people to donate

The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) on Monday said the country is facing a shortage of blood. It said the service currently has a two-day supply. The ideal stock levels should be four to five days. SANBS’ Marelda Sibanyoni said, “We are always concerned about shortages because we need to ensure that there’s adequate [...]

Firemen Injured While Fighting Veld Fire

[VEREENIGING – 07 DECEMBER 2011 AT 17H00] 5 Fire Fighters have been injured after they were fighting a veld fire, that allegedly started next to the R82 in Vereeniging, crossed over a wall and carried on burning through a property. On the property were various pieces of scrap metal, including parts of vehicles and gas [...]

Man Sustains Critical Burns After His Informal Home Catches Alight

[GEORGE – 07 DECEMBER 2011 AT 13H00] A man believed to be in his late 40’s is in a critical condition after the informal home he lived in caught alight this afternoon. ER24 and other emergency personnel arrived on the scene and found the informal home engulfed in flames. The community showed the paramedics were [...]

Father and son injured after running and falling through a brick wall

PIETERMARITZBURG 4 December 2011, 13:30 A father and his 12 year old son has sustained injuries this afternoon after running through a brick wall before falling a meter and a half down to a concrete floor. The father, aged 43, and his son were allegedly playing around a pool when the father fell through a [...]

Man falls 5 meters from ladder in Meadowdale

MEADOWDALE, 29 November 2011, 12:00 A 35 year old man was fortunate to sustain moderate injuries only after he fell about 5 meters into a secluded area off a ladder earlier this afternoon. The man had allegedly lost consciousness,but was able to call for help once he regained consciousness. The man was allegedly laying at [...]

Lady thrown from horse in Kommetjie

KOMMETJIE 22 November 2011, 10:30 A 44 year old lady sustained injuries today after she was allegedly thrown off her horse while riding with friends in Kommetjie. The cause of the horse throwing the lady is not yet known, but Cape Medical Response (CMR) paramedics found the lady in the field in severe discomfort. The [...]

Structural Fire Leaves 7 Injured

A structural fire occurred on Smit Street in the Strand in the early parts of yesterday afternoon. Emergency personnel arrived on the scene and found 3 factories including a paint factory were gutted in the blaze. ER24 paramedics from the Strand, examined and treated several patients for various smoke inhalation and mild to moderate burns. [...]