South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Thursday, 20 February 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Thursday, 20 February 2025: Disruptive rain expected in Gauteng and North West; severe thunderstorms in Northern Cape.
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Watch: Theft suspect caught on camera escaping Johannesburg court [video]
A suspect charged with housebreaking and theft escaped from a Johannesburg court by scaling down the building, prompting a police manhunt.
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Budget Speech postponement sets off ZAR tumble
The postponement of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s Budget Speech due to cabinet disagreements sent the South African rand tumbling amid economic uncertainty.
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Joshlin Smith disappeared on this day: Here’s what’s happened in a year
The Diazville community held a prayer session for Joshlin Smith on the one-year anniversary of her disappearance, as the legal case against her mother and two others progresses.
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SASSA and SRD grant payment dates for March 2025
SASSA has announced March 2025 grant payment dates and extended the deadline to switch to the Postbank Black Card to 20 March 2025.
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Tornado leaves trail of devastation in Tshwane
A tornado ripped through Tshwane, causing extensive damage to buildings and vehicles, with emergency teams deployed for rescue and disaster assessments.
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Tonight’s Daily Lotto results and payouts: Tuesday, 18 February 2025
Tonight’s Daily Lotto estimated jackpot total is a guaranteed R600,000.00! Here are the winning numbers.
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Tonight’s Powerball results and payouts: Tuesday, 18 February 2025
Tonight’s cumulative Powerball jackpot is a mouth-watering R28 million.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Wednesday, 19 February 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Wednesday, 19 February 2025: Disruptive rain expected in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal; high fire danger in Western Cape.
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Rise of hand, foot and mouth disease cases spark fears of KZN school closures
KZN schools report a surge in hand, foot and mouth disease cases, with 195 infections confirmed. Health authorities urge hygiene measures to curb the outbreak.
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South Africa’s latest unemployment rate unpacked: Here’s what you must know
The Western Cape has contributed the most jobs, with an increase of 62,000 positions.
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Zanzou torture saga: SAPS launch manhunt for eight foreigners
SAPS has launched a manhunt for eight foreign nationals linked to the Zanzou nightclub torture videos as investigations continue.
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Western Cape dam levels report for Monday, 17 February 2025
Western Cape dam levels dropped to 75.7% on 17 February 2025, reflecting a 2.4% decline from the previous week. High water consumption and a lack of rainfall contributed to the steady decrease.
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Tonight’s Daily Lotto results and payouts: Monday, 17 February 2025
Tonight’s Daily Lotto estimated jackpot total is a guaranteed R450,000.00! Here are the winning numbers.
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Zanzou nightclub responds to disturbing abuse videos
The management of Zanzou nightclub in Pretoria has distanced itself from a series of disturbing videos circulating on social media, which depict extreme acts of violence, humiliation, and sexual abuse allegedly committed against patrons. WARNING: The third-party footage contained in this article is not suitable for sensitive viewers. Some of the videos circulating online were
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SASSA deadline for Postbank black card swap extended: Here’s everything you must know
SASSA has extended the deadline for beneficiaries to switch from the Gold Card to the Postbank Black Card.
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Death of Muhsin Hendricks reverberates across the world
Pioneering openly gay imam Muhsin Hendricks was shot dead in Bethelsdorp, Eastern Cape, after reportedly officiating a lesbian wedding.
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Flood alert: Up to 50mm of heavy rain expected in these parts of South Africa this week
The South African Weather Service has issued a flood alert, warning of up to 50mm of rain in these provinces this week.
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Tonight’s Daily Lotto results and payouts: Sunday, 16 February 2025
Tonight’s Daily Lotto estimated jackpot total is a guaranteed R350,000.00! Here are the winning numbers.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Monday, 17 February 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Monday, 17 February 2025: Disruptive rainfall expected in parts of North West and Gauteng; high fire danger in Western and Northern Cape.
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Vereeniging and these Gauteng suburbs affected by Rand Water outage
A power outage at Rand Water’s Lethabo Pumping Station has caused major water disruptions in Gauteng, affecting multiple municipalities, including Vereeniging and Johannesburg.
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Gautrain services to Rosebank remain offline: Here are the latest updates
Gautrain services between Park and Rosebank stations remain suspended after illegal drilling caused water and soil seepage into the tunnel.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Sunday, 16 February 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Sunday, 16 February 2025: Severe thunderstorms expected in Free State; disruptive rainfall in Limpopo and North West; high fire danger in parts of Western and Northern Cape.
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Tonight’s Daily Lotto results and payouts: Saturday, 15 February 2025
Tonight’s Daily Lotto estimated jackpot total is a guaranteed R500,000.00! Here are the winning numbers.
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Tonight’s Lotto results and payouts: Saturday, 15 February 2025
Tonight’s cumulative Lotto jackpot is a staggering R10 million.
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Chidimma Adetshina’s mother arrested in Cape Town: Here’s what we know
Chidimma Adetshina’s mother, Anabela Rungo, has been detained in Cape Town after authorities found she remained in SA illegally. Here’s what we know.
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Tonight’s Daily Lotto results and payouts: Friday, 14 February 2025
Tonight’s Daily Lotto estimated jackpot total is a guaranteed R650,000! Here are the winning numbers.
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Tonight’s PowerBall results and payouts: Friday, 14 February 2025
Tonight’s cumulative PowerBall jackpot is a mouth-watering R21 million.
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Korsten businessman kidnapped at Quest petrol station [video]
A Gqeberha businessman was kidnapped at a Korsten petrol station in broad daylight, caught on CCTV. Authorities are investigating possible links to a kidnapping syndicate in the Eastern Cape.
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King Misuzulu fears his life is in danger in desperate letter to Ramaphosa
King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has written to President Cyril Ramaphosa, pleading for his security to be restored after his protection detail was reduced without explanation.