South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Sunday, 22 December 2024
Severe weather warnings for Sunday, 22 December 2024, include disruptive rain, thunderstorms, and extreme fire danger. Read today’s provincial forecast.
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SASSA payment dates for January 2025 confirmed: Here’s what you must know
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has released its payment schedule for January 2025, ensuring beneficiaries have enough time to plan accordingly for their grant collections. What are the SASSA payment dates for January 2025? The SASSA payment schedule for January 2025 is as follows: These dates apply to all recipients of these specific grants. Funds will remain accessible in beneficiaries’ accounts after the payment date. What are the SASSA grant amounts for January 2025? The grant amounts for January 2025 reflect adjustments made in 2024. Current payment amounts are: The next potential increase is expected in April 2025. SASSA SRD grant payment dates for January 2025 For Social Relief of Distress (SRD)
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Saturday, 21 December 2024
South Africa weather forecast for Saturday, 21 December 2024: Severe thunderstorms, disruptive rain, and fire danger warnings across provinces.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Friday, 20 December 2024
Find out the latest South Africa weather forecast for Friday, 20 December 2024, including heatwave warnings, fire dangers, and provincial weather updates.
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Gauteng records highest fatalities in mid-festive road stats
Since 1 December 2024, 96 fatalities have been recorded from 90 crashes in Gauteng, contributing to a nationwide death toll of 512 lives lost.
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Eskom reports turnaround in 2025 amid warning signs of loadshedding’s return
For the 2024 financial year, Eskom faced dire circumstances, including a record-breaking 329 days of loadshedding and an Energy Availability Factor (EAF) that dipped to 54.56%.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa signs Post Office Amendment Bill into ;aw: Here’s what it means
The amendment expands the post office’s duties beyond traditional postal services.
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Concern over Limpopo Liquor Traders’ rejection of new trading hours
The act also now allows for the sale of liquor on Sundays.
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Joburg water supply expected to be fully restored in time for Christmas
This after planned and pre-announced water infrastructure maintenance conducted over the weekend left the residents of Johannesburg without water supply for some 86 hours.
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SA, Mozambique find ways to mitigate disruptions at border posts
The border post’s operations were temporarily suspended recently due to protests in Mozambique, which caused disruptions near the Mozambique and South African border.
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Deadline for spaza shop registrations extended to February 2025
A total of 42 915 applications were received, and 19 385 of them have been approved.
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New electricity act will come into effect in January 2025: Here’s what you must expect
At the heart of the new law is the unbundling of Eskom’s role as the sole provider of electricity.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Thursday, 19 December 2024
South Africa weather forecast: Disruptive rain in Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Free State, and KwaZulu-Natal. High fire danger in Northern Cape. Stay updated.
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KZN rescue teams on high alert amid Orange Level 5 flood warnings for Wednesday
This weather event, expected on Wednesday, 18 December, could lead to flooding of roads and settlements, damage to infrastructure, and the displacement of affected communities.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Wednesday, 18 December 2024
South Africa weather forecast for Wednesday, 18 December 2024: Warnings for disruptive rain and fire danger issued. Get the detailed provincial outlook.
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Here’s a real ‘Janu-worry’: Experts warn loadshedding could return in the new year
Experts warn that the stability witnessed during the summer months may falter under the pressure of increased energy consumption in January.
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Randfontein rattled by 3.1 magnitude tremor: Here’s everything we know
The seismic event occurred at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres and was felt as very weak shaking in surrounding areas.
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Correctional Services confirms Mangaung inmate death
Early reports suggest the inmate took his own life.
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GNU minister salaries for 2024/2025 revealed: Here’s what you must know
The GNU, established after the 2024 national elections, saw an increase in executive positions, with the Cabinet growing to 32 ministers and 43 deputy ministers.
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City of Tshwane implements emergency eight-hour water outages: These areas will be affected
Residents in several Tshwane suburbs will be impacted during the emergency shutdown.
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Presidency raises concern over McKinsey, Bain appointments
Whilst the Presidency or government has no control over the B20 processes, it does not endorse the appointment of McKinsey in this regard.
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What’s the weather in South Africa today? – Warnings issued for these areas on Tuesday, 17 December 2024
The SA Weather Service has issued Yellow Level 2 warnings for several parts of South Africay today. Here’s what you must know.
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Rand Water completes 86-hour Johannesburg water maintenance
While Eikenhof resumed pumping late on Monday evening, the gradual recovery of reservoirs means some areas will continue to experience water outages in the short term.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Tuesday, 17 December 2024
Severe thunderstorms predicted for Gauteng and surrounding regions. Find your provincial weather forecast for Tuesday, 17 December 2024.
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N9 Eastern Cape crash claims 13 lives
In a post on social media, the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) said the crash happened at around 05:30 along the N9, around 30 km from Graaff-Reinet in the Eastern Cape.
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Operations run smoothly at Lebombo port of entry
BMA Commissioner, Dr Michael Masiapato said operations are proceeding smoothly, with no significant incidents or challenges recorded adding that the backlog of trucks that were on the N4 has been cleared.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Monday, 16 December 2024
Severe thunderstorms and heatwaves highlight the South Africa weather forecast for Monday, 16 December 2024. Prepare for hot and stormy conditions.
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Day of Reconciliation: Date, historical significance, how to celebrate in South Africa
The Day of Reconciliation offers an opportunity for South Africans to come together and reflect on the country’s progress in building a more inclusive society.
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Watch live: Jacob Zuma speech at the MK Party first anniversary rally [video]
The event, marking the party’s rise since its formation last year, has drawn thousands of supporters and political observers.
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EFF elects new Top Six leaders at National People’s Assembly
Julius Malema was re-elected as party president, solidifying his role at the helm of the organisation since its founding in 2013.