Four-day water blackout looms for parts of Ekurhuleni next week
Rand Water has confirmed that parts of Ekurhuleni will be without water for four days starting Thursday, 29 May 2025.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Friday, 23 May 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Fine and stable weather across the country with no warnings. Chilly morning temperatures expected inland.
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Fuel levy increase confirmed: Here’s how it affects June 2025 petrol prices
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced a 16c per litre fuel levy increase for petrol and 15c for diesel, affecting the June 2025 fuel price outlook.
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Major recall announced for 2024 Ford Ranger
The National Consumer Commission has announced a recall of the 2024 Ford Ranger due to a potentially dangerous defect in the front suspension.
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Budget Speech 3.0: Key takeaways from Godongwana’s third attempt
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered South Africa’s third budget speech for 2025, confirming no VAT increase, boosting social spending, and outlining major infrastructure investment.
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CONTEXT: Facts about the Malema video played at the White House
US President Donald Trump played a video of Julius Malema at the White House, but South African leaders say the clip was taken out of context.
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Johann Rupert debunks ‘Afrikaner genocide’, targets John Steenhuisen in Trump talks
Johann Rupert dismissed claims of white-targeted violence in South Africa during US talks, while exposing crime rates in DA-led Western Cape.
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Watch: Malema makes it to the White House in SA-US talks [video]
During a tense White House meeting, US President Donald Trump played videos of Julius Malema to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, escalating discussions on land reform and racial tensions.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Thursday, 22 May 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Damaging wave warning for eastern coastal areas. Partly cloudy and fine weather dominates inland provinces.
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Johann Rupert touted to save South Africa ahead of Trump White House meeting
Johann Rupert is reportedly playing a key role in a high-stakes White House meeting between South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and US President Donald Trump amid diplomatic tensions.
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Budget Speech 3.0: What to expect, how to watch live stream
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is set to deliver Budget Speech 3.0, a crucial address following the reversal of the VAT hike and mounting pressure over the R75 billion budget shortfall.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Wednesday, 21 May 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Cold, windy conditions with disruptive snow and rain in Eastern Cape. Coastal hazards and fire danger warnings issued.
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Midrand and Ekurhuleni rocked by 3.0 magnitude tremor
A tremor was felt in Midrand and Ekurhuleni on Tuesday evening, with emergency services on alert as authorities investigate the cause and impact.
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Ramaphosa asks apex court: Are Copyright and Performers’ Protection Bills fair — or do they break the Constitution?
President Cyril Ramaphosa has asked the Constitutional Court to decide whether parts of two copyright bills are legal and fair before he signs them into law.
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Hammanskraal warned to brace for 10-hour water outage on Wednesday, 21 May 2025
The City of Tshwane has announced a planned water outage in Hammanskraal due to maintenance work at the Temba Water Purification Plant.
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When is Cornal Hendricks funeral? – Here’s everything you must know
Cornal Hendricks will be laid to rest this Sunday in Wellington, with memorial services planned in Wellington and Paarl before the funeral.
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Watch: Amajita receive hero’s welcome at OR Tambo International Airport [video]
Amajita were welcomed by fans and officials at OR Tambo International Airport following their U-20 Afcon victory and now prepare for the FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile.
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Ramaphosa arrives in US ahead of crunch talks with Trump
President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Washington DC ahead of his bilateral meeting with President Donald Trump to reset South Africa-US relations.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Tuesday, 20 May 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Cold, wet and windy conditions with localised flooding expected in the Western Cape. Inland showers and high fire danger.
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Mayfair police probing possible neglect in daycare fire that killed four toddlers
Four toddlers have died in a fire at an unregistered daycare in Mayfair, Johannesburg, as police investigate the cause and possible neglect.
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Eskom shoots down 14-hour loadshedding reports as fake news
Eskom has dismissed widely circulated claims of a 14-hour loadshedding schedule in June, confirming that the national grid remains stable and loadshedding is suspended.
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SASSA and SRD grant payment dates for May 2025
SASSA has confirmed the May 2025 grant payment dates, implemented new grant increases, and addressed misinformation about the Older Persons Grant being stopped.
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CCTV footage of Maria ‘La Mona’ Estupinan shooting surfaces online
Maria Jose Estupinan, known online as ‘La Mona,’ was shot outside her home in Cucuta, Colombia, just a day after reportedly winning a domestic abuse case.
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Lungi Mnganga-Gcabashe dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
ANC stalwart and Women’s League deputy president Lungi Mnganga-Gcabashe has died at the age of 64 at her home in KwaZulu-Natal.
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Donald Trump reacts to Joe Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis
Donald Trump has offered well-wishes to Joe Biden following the former president’s diagnosis with advanced prostate cancer, which has spread to his bones.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Monday, 19 May 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Monday, 19 May 2025: Fire danger in Western Cape. Partly cloudy in most provinces. Cold front advisory for midweek.
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Afcon Under-20 final: South Africa vs Morocco – Watch live here!
South Africa’s Under-20s will be eyeing a historic win over Morocco.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Sunday, 18 May 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Sunday, 18 May 2025: Fire danger in Northern and Western Cape; cold front advisory for next week. Fine to partly cloudy.
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R7 billion plan to address Emfuleni water woes
Cabinet also received an update on the ongoing interventions aimed at restoring access to clean drinking water for the community of Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria.
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Cabinet approves 90-day programme to intensify GBVF response
Addressing a post-cabinet media briefing on Thursday, Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, said the programme will serve as a catalyst for immediate action.