South Africa weather forecast for Friday, 8 November 2024
The SA Weather Service (SAWS) has issued the following weather warnings and advisories for Friday, 8 November 2024.
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Lebombo border closes over high-risk Mozambique protests [video]
Due to violent protests in Mozambique, the Lebombo border has been closed, with South Africa stepping up security as the unrest continues.
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Towering Shaka Zulu statue unveiled at KZN airport
The statue, situated prominently outside the airport named after King Shaka, aims to better represent the historic king’s fierce warrior legacy.
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Several parts of Tshwane hit by water outage: Here’s what we know
Water outages impact parts of Tshwane due to a pump failure at Rand Water’s Palmiet Station, affecting Soshanguve, Pretoria East, and more.
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Sekhukhune municipal manager sentence suspended in R230 million VBS scandal
Mohlala’s conviction relates to the illegal investment of municipal funds into VBS Mutual Bank, contravening the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA).
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Dali Mpofu ditches EFF to join MK Party: Here’s how Julius Malema reacted
In an interview with the SABC, Mpofu explained that his departure was “nothing personal” and was driven by a desire to create “a vehicle for his people.”
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SANParks ready to receive visitors for 2024 Festive Season
SANParks announced the introduction of the Table Mountain National Park Volunteer Safety Services (VSS), which is a partnership with interested and affected civil society organisations to improve response to crime.
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Mashatile to respond to questions in Parliament about township economy and extortion
Mashatile will also zoom into government’s strategies to transform apartheid spatial planning by investing in critical industries such as manufacturing.
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Matric exams progressing smoothly despite some minor disruptions
Today marks the 12th day of the matric exams which commenced on 21 October 2024.
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Casual workers protest outside Joburg mayor’s office, demanding jobs
They also want feedback on the City’s recruitment processes.
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Walking Joburg’s biggest, baddest river: gold dust and gunk
Day 1 on the Klip River: Selby to Riverlea.
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South Africa weather forecast for Thursday, 7 November 2024
The SA Weather Service has issued the following weather warnings and advisories for Thursday, 7 November 2024.
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US marine company identifies key area in new MH370 search
Ocean Infinity has proposed a new search area for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 in the southern Indian Ocean, reigniting hope for answers to one of aviation’s greatest mysteries.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa yet to recognise Donald Trump re-election
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has yet to congratulate Donald Trump on his re-election, amid recent tensions between the two countries over foreign policy.
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South Africa will lose its public post office this month
The post office, which was placed under business rescue in 2022, now needs a further R3.8 billion to continue operations, a demand the government has struggled to meet.
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Top DIRCO official believes South Africa benefits most with Trump as US president
DIRCO official Clayson Monyela advocates for Trump’s presidency, suggesting Republican leadership supports South Africa’s interests more effectively.
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BELA Bill latest news: Afri-Forum ramps up the resistance with new threats
One of the strongest criticisms from Afri-Forum and other Afrikaans advocacy groups is that the BELA Bill could lead to a decline in Afrikaans-language education.
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Illegal miners captured from Stilfontein shaft rises to 1,004: Here’s the latest
Over 1,000 illegal miners have surfaced from the Stilfontein shaft since SAPS launched its extraction tactic in October.
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SIU to probe tender corruption at AEMFC and Dihlabeng Local Municipality
This after President Cyril Ramaphosa signed two proclamations authorising the corruption busting unit to conduct the investigations.
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Call for meaningful action to deal with wildlife crimes
South Africa’s wildlife, plant life and marine life is a target for illicit activities.
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Condolences for Prof Noel Chabani Manganyi
Manganyi passed away on Tuesday, 31 October 2024, at the age of 84.
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Generation capacity sufficient despite Kriel Power Station incident
An investigation is underway to “assess the extent of the damage, as well as the time required for repairs and restoration” and Eskom is expected to announce the results of the investigation when finalised.
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Fresh post-election riots in Mozambique force Lebombo border closure
The Lebombo border remains closed following violent protests in Mozambique over disputed election results.
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Battle over land in KwaZulu-Natal
Since 2022, people have been trying to occupy land in Rocky Ridge in KwaDukuza.
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KZN Transport clears the air on collapsing Ezimbokodweni River Bridge
Despite the urgency, no timeline has been provided for the bridge’s repair, sparking frustration among commuters who rely on this key route.
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South Africa weather forecast for Wednesday, 5 November 2024
The SA Weather Service has issued the following weather warnings and advisories for Wednesday, 5 November 2024.
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Watch: Steve Hofmeyr serenades crowds at BELA march [video]
In 2011, Steve Hofmeyr sparked outrage by threatening to include the racial slur “k-word” in a song, a move widely condemned as promoting racial division.
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Snowfall disrupts key routes in parts of Eastern Cape on Tuesday, 5 November 2024
Heavy snowfall disrupts parts of the Eastern Cape on Tuesday, with road closures expected in high-altitude areas.
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Pretoria Girls High School principal reinstated after explosive report findings
Despite the investigation’s findings, the GDE’s decision to reinstate Mrs Erasmus has received support from the Democratic Alliance (DA).
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German tourist survives horror kidnapping in Graskop
A German tourist was rescued by Mpumalanga police after being kidnapped in Graskop; two suspects were arrested, and police are investigating possible links to other crimes.