Truck carrying elephants overturns on Olifantskop Pass
A truck carrying four elephants overturned on Olifantskop Pass while en route to a private reserve.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Thursday, 6 March 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Thursday, 6 March 2025: Thunderstorms expected in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, and North West, with fire risks in parts of the Cape.
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Police minister confirms Afriforum farm murder statistics are being verified
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu confirms SAPS is verifying farm murder statistics after AfriForum disputed the official crime data, while the group also faces a high treason probe.
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Transport Ministry launches investigation into drivers license card tender
The Transport Ministry has launched an investigation into the Driving License Card Machines tender after an Auditor-General report flagged irregularities in the procurement process.
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Reddersberg N6 accident leaves 10 dead, more than 30 injured
A bus and truck collision on the N6 near Reddersburg has left 10 people dead and more than 30 injured, with emergency services attending to the scene.
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Trump Congress speech sparks outrage: Here’s what happened
Donald Trump’s first Congress speech since returning to power sparked outrage, as Democrats protested, Canada retaliated over tariffs, and markets reacted.
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Afriforum’s AGOA leverage: Why Afrikaner lobbyists present a dilemma for South Africa
South African lobby group Afriforum’s recent visit to the US sparked controversy at home, culminating in four high treason dockets.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Wednesday, 5 March 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Wednesday, 5 March 2025: Thunderstorms expected in parts of Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, and Northern Cape, with fire risks in the Cape regions.
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South Africa’s GDP increased 0.6% in Quarter 4 of 2024
South Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.6% in the fourth quarter of 2024, following a decrease of 0.1% in the third quarter of 2024. This is according to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), which attributed the growth to, among others, an increase by 17.2% in the agriculture, forestry and fishing industry, which contributed
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DA shoots down claims of an agreement in national budget
The DA has denied reports of an agreement on the national budget, rejecting claims that a deal has been reached just days before Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s speech.b
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Khumalo Molefe a no-show at pensioners’ N4 shutdown over water outages
Residents of Zeerust have shut down the N4 highway in protest over persistent water shortages, demanding intervention from North West Premier Khumalo Molefe.
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ACSA scores legal victory in baggage screening tender saga
ACSA has been granted leave to appeal a ruling that halted its baggage screening overhaul, reigniting a legal battle over control of airport security services.
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Zanzou director accused of fleeing SA clears the air on nightclub torture case
Zanzou nightclub director Neo Moela denies fleeing SA as investigations into the alleged torture of patrons continue.
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Days of JMPD officers soliciting e-wallet bribes are over, Chief Jaca warns
JMPD is cracking down on corruption as officers face investigation for accepting bribes via e-wallet transfers. Chief Jaca warns of severe consequences for offenders.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Tuesday, 4 March 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Tuesday, 4 March 2025: Thunderstorms expected across multiple provinces; fire danger remains high in parts of the Cape regions.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Monday, 3 March 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Monday, 3 March 2025: Severe thunderstorms anticipated in Mpumalanga and Free State; elevated fire danger in Northern and Western Cape regions.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Sunday, 2 March 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Sunday, 2 March 2025: Severe thunderstorms expected in North West and Free State; high fire danger in Western Cape.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Saturday, 1 March 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Severe thunderstorms anticipated in central regions on Saturday, 1 March 2025, with isolated coastal showers.
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Who is John Lamola? – SAA recruits professor as new Group CEO
South African Airways has appointed Professor John Lamola as its new Group CEO, solidifying his role after serving as interim CEO since 2022.
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Ex-US State Department official links USAID funding to regime influences in developing countries
Former US State Department official Mike Benz claims USAID was used to influence regimes worldwide as the Trump administration permanently shuts down its funding in South Africa.
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Who is Dana Brown? – US deputy ambassador to SA resigns with immediate effect
Dana Brown, the US chargé d’affaires in South Africa, has resigned with immediate effect amid rising diplomatic tensions between Pretoria and Washington.
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Randburg Home Affairs security filmed pepper spraying woman over system issues [video]
A viral video shows a security guard at Randburg Home Affairs pepper-spraying a frustrated client as system outages continue to disrupt services.
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Donald Trump effectively shuts down HIV/AIDS funding to South Africa
The Trump administration has permanently cut HIV/AIDS funding to South Africa, leaving critical health programs in jeopardy.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Thursday, 27 February 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Thursday, 27 February 2025: Severe thunderstorms expected in multiple regions.
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Learning halted at Hammanskraal school over embezzling allegations
Teaching at Tsebe-Ntlha Primary School in Hammanskraal has been disrupted as parents protest over alleged mismanagement of school funds and demand clarity on the principal’s reinstatement.
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Afriforum meet Trump to push for ‘Amerikaner’ agenda
AfriForum and Solidarity met with Trump officials to push for US intervention in South Africa.
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Eskom CEO after Stage 6 blackouts: ‘Loadshedding is largely behind us’
Eskom suspends loadshedding after recovering power generation capacity, but concerns remain over whether blackouts are truly a thing of the past.
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Eskom loadshedding schedule: Live updates for February 2025
Eskom’s power grid remains highly unstable in February 2025, despite recent claims of improved performance and extended periods without loadshedding.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Wednesday, 26 February 2025
South Africa weather forecast for 26 February 2025: Severe thunderstorms, disruptive rain, and damaging winds expected.
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Kabelo Gwamanda left with ruined reputation after NPA drops fraud case
The NPA has provisionally withdrawn fraud charges against former Johannesburg mayor Kabelo Gwamanda, but legal and political uncertainties remain.