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01/06/2026

🍂❄️ METEOROLOGICAL WINTER HAS ARRIVED IN SOUTH AFRICA ❄️🍂

Today, 1 June, marks the official start of meteorological winter in South Africa.

Unlike astronomical winter, which begins around 21 June with the winter solstice, meteorological winter is defined as the three coldest months of the year: June, July, and August.

During this period, cold fronts become more frequent over the southern parts of the country, bringing rain to the Western Cape and often colder conditions across much of South Africa. Frosty mornings, widespread temperature drops, snowfalls over high-lying regions, and strong winter storms can all occur during the coming months.

While winter is often associated with clear, dry conditions over the interior, it can also produce some of the country's most impactful weather events, including severe cold outbreaks, disruptive winds, heavy rainfall, and significant snowfall.

What are you most looking forward to this winter — frost, snow, thunderstorms, or simply cooler weather?

📸 Share your winter weather photos with us throughout the season!

01/06/2026

29/05/2026

As water insecurity and rising municipal tariffs continue to impact households across South Africa, more property owners are investing in private boreholes.

But while the demand for alternative water sources is growing rapidly, legal compliance is often overlooked.

At Van Deventer Dowlath & Marx, we regularly advise clients on the legal risks associated with borehole drilling, particularly where homeowners assume that ownership of the land automatically gives them unrestricted rights to drill.

In reality, groundwater is regulated under the National Water Act, together with municipal bylaws that differ from city to city. The consequences of failing to comply can be severe.

The Gautrain tunnel incident in Killarney highlighted just how serious those risks can become when an illegally drilled borehole causes structural damage, service disruptions, and repair costs exceeding R1 million. Cases like these demonstrate that liability may extend beyond contractors and directly to the property owner.

Many municipalities require formal notification, consent or registration before and after drilling takes place. In certain areas, additional restrictions apply where underground infrastructure, servitudes or sensitive geological conditions are involved.

One of the most common mistakes homeowners make is assuming the drilling contractor is solely responsible for compliance. However, the legal obligation ultimately rests with the owner to ensure that the correct permissions are obtained, servitudes are identified, SANS standards are followed and surrounding infrastructure is protected.

A borehole can provide long-term value and water security, but it must be approached responsibly. Proper due diligence at the outset can prevent significant financial exposure, infrastructure damage and costly legal disputes later on.

Read the full article via the link in the comments.

25/05/2026

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● Kwartaalikse grasbehandelings, insluitend die toediening van kunsmis, onkruid-, insek- en swambeheer in Ekurhuleni, Pretoria en Johannesburg.
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● Mier beheer
● Termiet beheer
● Molkriek beheer
● Aanplant van kitsgras
● Aflewering en verspreiding van organiese kompos en grasperkbolaag (lawn dressing)
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21/05/2026

🇿🇦 The Junior Boks outplayed Chile U20 on the Tinkie Heyns Field in Rondebosch. 🇨🇱

20/05/2026