South Africa weather warnings for Thursday, 17 July 2025
South Africa weather forecast: 17 July 2025 includes sea hazards and fire risk, as a new cold front brings strong winds and rain to the Western Cape.
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Second cold front expected to make landfall in these parts of South Africa
A second cold front will bring rain, cold temperatures, and strong winds to much of South Africa this week, especially affecting the Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Gauteng.
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South Africa’s new national security strategy warns of rising threats to state stability
South Africa has unveiled a five-year national security strategy to counter threats such as terrorism, cybercrime, and foreign interference.
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R71 truck explosion affects traffic in Magoebaskloof
A gas truck explosion on the R71 in Magoebaskloof has forced a road closure and fire response, with traffic now diverted to George’s Valley Road.
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US Homeland Services dept describes deported Eswatini immigrants as ‘monsters’
The United States deported five immigrants from Eswatini, with the Department of Homeland Security using highly inflammatory language to describe them.
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E-hailing services on tenterhooks in Johannesburg following shutdown
Uber and Bolt services in Johannesburg were brought to a halt on Tuesday as e-hailing drivers protested fare structures and commission rates.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Wednesday, 16 July 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Weather today is mostly fine with no alerts issued. Mild to warm conditions with late clouds and evening rain in Cape Town.
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Gwede Mantashe takes over as Acting Police Minister
President Ramaphosa appoints Gwede Mantashe as Acting Police Minister.
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SAPS hierarchy shake-up escalates: Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya placed on ’special leave’
Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya has been placed on special leave as investigations unfold into high-level allegations of interference within South Africa’s police leadership.
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South Africa weather warnings for Wednesday, 16 July 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Tuesday, 16 July 2025 presents no weather alerts; expect clear to partly cloudy skies with moderate winter warmth.
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Rand Water 72-hour water blackouts to affect these parts of Gauteng
Rand Water will reduce pumping from 15 to 18 July 2025, causing water outages across several Gauteng municipalities.
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South Africa weather warnings for Tuesday, 15 July 2025
South Africa weather forecast: 15 July 2025 brings fine, dry conditions nationwide with no alerts or warnings in effect.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Tuesday, 15 July 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Weather today is fine nationwide with light coastal drizzle. No weather warnings or advisories issued across the country.
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Who is Firoz Cachalia? – Everything you must know about SA’s new Acting Police Minister
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Professor Firoz Cachalia as Acting Police Minister following allegations of criminal infiltration in SAPS.
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First wave of MK Party Johannesburg shutdowns kick off today
The uMkhonto weSizwe Party begins a series of protests in Johannesburg today, calling for criminal charges and a full shutdown of Gauteng on Friday.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Monday, 14 July 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Weather today is mostly fine with some wind and cloud over central provinces. No warnings or advisories issued.
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South Africa weather warnings for Monday, 14 July 2025
South Africa weather forecast: 14 July 2025 sees clear skies, moderate temperatures, and no alerts or warnings nationwide.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Sunday, 13 July 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Weather today is mostly fine with windy areas in the central interior and fire dangers in the Northern Cape and Free State.
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South Africa weather warnings for Sunday, 13 July 2025
South Africa weather forecast: 13 July 2025 brings damaging winds in Northern Cape and elevated fire risks in several provinces.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Saturday, 12 July 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Weather today brings fine skies inland with rain and coastal hazards in the east. KZN faces flooding and marine risks.
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South Africa weather warnings for Saturday, 12 July 2025
South Africa weather forecast: 12 July 2025 includes rain-related flood risks in KwaZulu-Natal and dangerous sea conditions along the southern coast.
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Countries urged to urgently step up to transform their HIV responses amid global funding crisis
Byanyima believes there is still time to transform this crisis into an opportunity.
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President Ramaphosa to address the nation on security matters
The President’s message will be broadcast and streamed on various platforms.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Friday, 11 July 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Weather today brings clear skies inland and coastal rain. Damaging waves expected on southern coast. Cold in the west.
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South Africa weather warnings for Friday, 11 July 2025
South Africa weather forecast: 11 July 2025 brings coastal storm risks and cold, wet inland weather across Northern and Western Cape regions.
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DA files criminal charges against Senzo Mchunu
The Democratic Alliance has filed criminal charges against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, accusing him of lying to Parliament about links to a politically connected businessman.
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Meadowlands four-day blackouts compounded by 12-hour water throttling
Johannesburg Water has introduced daily 12-hour water throttling in Meadowlands while Eskom struggles to restore power.
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Frustrations on boiling point in Soweto as Eskom struggles with escalating power outages
Eskom has failed to restore power in large parts of Soweto, with outages now stretching into a fourth day in some areas and no clear timeline for resolution.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Thursday, 10 July 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Weather today is fine nationwide, with no warnings issued. Cape Town may see light rain while eastern regions stay warm.
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South Africa weather warnings for Thursday, 10 July 2025
South Africa weather forecast: No warnings for Thursday, 10 July 2025, but cold, wet and windy weather advisory for Friday in Northern and Western Cape.