Category: emergencies
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Winter maintenance alert: Rand Water and Eskom prepare Gauteng for water disruptions
Water Supply Disruptions Expected in Gauteng Due to Maintenance Work Bulk water supplier, Rand Water, has issued a warning that taps across Gauteng could run dry as power utility Eskom undertakes planned critical maintenance at the Palmiet and Zuikerbosch sites from May 29 to July 17, 2026. This maintenance is essential for ensuring the reliability…
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‘Clear as mud’: The changes to how emergency rescues are being done
Inter-Agency Tensions Hamper Rescue Efforts Across Aotearoa A series of recent incidents has highlighted significant friction between Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) and Police, leading to delays and frustration in critical search and rescue operations. Emails and incident reports obtained reveal a breakdown in established protocols, particularly concerning the deployment of air support, which…