South Africa weather forecast for Wednesday, 27 November 2024
The SA Weather Service has issued the following weather warnings and advisories for Wednesday, 27 November 2024.
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Pretoria CBD road closures in place ahead of protests
The Unpaid Benefit Campaign, a group advocating for the release of withheld pension funds, will stage a march that will affect multiple streets in the area.
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Man reportedly shoots himself at Tramshed Pick n Pay
Reports from eyewitnesses suggest the man took his own life over a relationship dispute.
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South Africa weather forecast for Tuesday, 26 November 2024
The SA Weather Service has issued the following weather warnings for Tuesday, 26 November 2024:
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RTMC adopts zero tolerance for traffic violators this festive season
Authorities are focusing on preventing accidents by targeting high-risk behaviours, including drunk driving, speeding, and pedestrian safety violations.
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Eskom meter upgrades: Scammers target vulnerable in Soweto queues
Eskom warns Soweto residents about scammers targeting customers in meter upgrade queues, as the utility extends its prepaid meter reconfiguration deadline to accommodate “zero buyers.”
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Stilfontein latest news: Court throws out humanitarian relief case
The court accepted the State’s argument, stating that the responsibility for safety measures lies primarily with Buffelsfontein Gold Mines, the mine owner.
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Breyten Breytenbach dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
A prolific writer, Breytenbach was known for his Afrikaans poetry, novels, essays, and visual art.
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South Africa weather forecast for Monday, 25 November 2024
The SA Weather Service has issued the following weather warnings for Monday, 25 November 2024.
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South Africa weather forecast for Sunday, 24 November 2024
The SA Weather Service has issued the following warnings and advisories for Sunday, 24 November 2024:
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UPS identified as cause of Steve Biko Hospital fire
The fire was traced to the Uninterrupted Power System (UPS) in the plant room on the seventh floor.
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Civil cases heard for money lent totalled R71.1 million in September 2024
Civil cases for money lent accounted for R71.1 million in judgments in September 2024. Here’s a breakdown of civil debt trends in South Africa’s credit landscape.
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South Africa weather forecast for Saturday, 23 November 2024
The SA Weather Service has issued the following weather warnings and advisories for Saturday, 23 November 2024.
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Magda Wierzycka will do anything but return to South Africa – Here’s why
Magda’s departure followed threats to her personal safety, leading her to settle in the UK.
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SASSA grant payment dates for every month in 2024
Here is the complete list of SASSA grant payment dates for December.
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Watch: Terbufos found at spaza shop linked to Siyabonga Mnisi’s death
The toxic substance is banned for household use and has been implicated in similar food poisoning cases across the country.
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SARB announces repo rate cut: Here’s what you must know
Kganyago’s announcement comes on the heels of an announcement by Statistics South Africa that inflation had dipped to 2.8% – its lowest since June 2020.
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South Africa weather forecast for Friday, 22 November 2024
The SA Weather Service (SAWS) has issued the following weather warnings and advisories for Friday, 22 November 2024.
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Stilfontein mine latest news: North West police investigating claims of extortion
According to reports, a suspect reportedly demanded a 30% cut from the rescue team, tasked with aiding illegal miners believed to be stuck underground.
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ICC issues arrest warrant for Israel Prime Minister
The arrest warrants remain classified as “secret” to protect witnesses and safeguard investigations.
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Yaz Plus birth control recall – Here’s what you must know
The current mix-up could lead to unintended pregnancies, especially if users are unaware of the error.
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Foodborne illnesses declared a national disaster in South Africa
Declaring foodborne illnesses a national disaster enables the government to marshal resources across departments to address the crisis comprehensively.
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Gauteng police on high alert after Diepkloof child dies from eating spaza shop snacks
The boy’s family informed authorities that he displayed worrying symptoms after consuming a snack purchased from a local spaza shop.
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Stilfontein’s dangerous and desperate illegal mining industry
Zama zamas search for gold in a vast and unmapped underground network of tunnels.
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Activists welcome Treasury’s proposed minimum alcohol price
National Treasury has proposed tax increases to reduce harmful drinking.
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Only targeting immigrant spaza shops is unconstitutional, warns human rights activist
The focus should instead be on holding government accountable for ensuring food safety at all stores.
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Expired antibiotics among dated items found in Bluff spaza warehouse
Police also discovered hazardous chemicals stored next to consumables, including the pesticide “Sniper,” a systemic termite control insecticide that contains the active ingredient fipronil 5%.
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South Africa weather forecast for Thursday, 21 November 2024
The SA Weather Service has issued the following weather warnings and advisories for Thursday, 21 November 2024.
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South Africa’s consumer inflation drops to new low: Here’s what you must know
South Africa’s consumer inflation hit a new low at 2.8% in October 2024. Here’s what this means for the average household.
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‘antiretrovirals are not Panado’ – Motsoaledi on Stilfontein illegal miners receiving ARVs
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi rejects calls to distribute ARVs to Stilfontein illegal miners without prescriptions.