SASSA gold cards must be replaced by this date
SASSA gold cards must be replaced with Postbank black cards by this date, or they will stop working. Here’s what beneficiaries need to know.
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Several charges withdrawn in Danny Jordaan fraud case
The NPA has withdrawn key charges in Danny Jordaan’s fraud case. The case now hinges on four remaining counts.
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SONA 2025: Here’s what Ramaphosa promised this year
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s SONA 2025 outlined plans for job creation, energy reforms, infrastructure, and crime prevention. Here’s what he promised this year.
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Eskom bolsters staggering power grid with return of Kusile Unit 3
Eskom has reconnected Kusile Unit 3 to the grid, stabilising electricity supply after recent loadshedding, but future power cuts remain a possibility.
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SONA 2025: What to expect, road closures, how to watch live
President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver SONA 2025 on 6 February. Here’s what to expect, details on Cape Town road closures, and how to watch live.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Friday, 7 February 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Severe thunderstorms expected in Free State and Eastern Cape on Friday, 7 February 2025. Extremely high fire danger in parts of Western Cape and Northern Cape.
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Jacob Zuma will not attend SONA 2025: Here’s what we can confirm
Former President Jacob Zuma will not attend SONA 2025, with his party claiming that his court case was scheduled to prevent him from being present.
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Donald Trump signs executive order banning transgender women in sports
The executive order declares that federal funding will be withdrawn from educational institutions that allow transgender athletes to compete in women’s sports.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Thursday, 6 February 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Thursday, 6 February 2025: Severe thunderstorms expected in Gauteng, Free State, North West, and KwaZulu-Natal.
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Douw Steyn dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
A statement from the businesses Steyn founded described him as an “exceptional entrepreneur” and “a visionary deeply committed to South Africa and its people.”
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Wednesday, 5 February 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Wednesday, 5 February 2025: Severe thunderstorms in Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga, and KZN. Heatwave conditions continue in several regions.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Tuesday, 4 February 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Tuesday, 4 February 2025: Severe thunderstorms in Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga, and KZN. Heatwave conditions continue in several regions.
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Tiger Brands expected to fork out millions over 2017 listeriosis outbreak
Tiger Brands has agreed to interim payments for victims of the 2017 listeriosis outbreak, despite the class action lawsuit still being unresolved.
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Mbuyiseni Ndlozi stirs controversy with comments about Ramaphosa
Mbuyiseni Ndlozi praised President Cyril Ramaphosa in a surprising turn, just as Ramaphosa responded to Donald Trump’s funding freeze over claims of white oppression in South Africa.
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Trump set to halt funding for South Africa over claims of white oppression
US President Donald Trump has announced an immediate halt to all funding to South Africa, citing alleged human rights violations against white citizens. Here’s what this means for US aid programs and South Africa’s foreign relations.
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Eskom suspends loadshedding on Sunday: Here’s the latest
Eskom has suspended loadshedding as of Sunday morning after replenishing emergency reserves. However, no details have been provided on whether power cuts will return next week. Here’s the latest on the situation.
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SANDF death toll continues to rise in DRC war
The SANDF death toll in the DRC has risen to 14 after another soldier succumbed to his injuries.
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Loadshedding situation report for Saturday, 1 February 2025
Eskom has indicated that it will reassess the situation on Sunday, and will announce whether loadshedding will continue into next week or if a lower stage will be implemented.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Saturday, 1 February 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Saturday, 1 February 2025: Severe thunderstorms in Limpopo and Mpumalanga, extreme fire danger in Northern Cape and Free State.
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Eskom warns SA to expect Stage 4 loadshedding at short notice this weekend
Eskom has warned that Stage 4 loadshedding may return this weekend due to major unit failures and depleted reserves.
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Eskom uncovers illicit ring operating internally in sale of illegal prepaid electricity tokens
Eskom has uncovered an internal fraud ring selling illegal prepaid electricity tokens, as revealed in its FY2024 performance report.
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Eskom confirms loadshedding is highly likely this weekend
Eskom CEO Dan Morakane has confirmed that South Africa is at high risk of loadshedding this weekend after two major unit failures.
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NERSA approves Eskom tariff hike : Here’s what it means for SA electricity prices
NERSA has approved a 12.74% electricity tariff increase for 2025, with further hikes of 5.36% in 2026 and 6.19% in 2027
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Friday, 31 January 2025
South Africa weather forecast for 31 January 2025: Provincial forecasts, severe thunderstorm warnings, and heatwave advisories.
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Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla claims state’s case against her is ‘weak’
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla was released on a warning after appearing in court for allegedly inciting the 2021 July riots.
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Watch: Opposition parties react to Geordin Hill-Lewis moving council meeting online
Opposition parties staged a protest outside the Cape Town Civic Centre after Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis moved the council meeting online.
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Rwanda’s Kagame vows to deal with South Africa if Ramaphosa wants war
The war in eastern DRC takes a diplomatic turn as Rwandan President Paul Kagame challenges South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa.
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SANDF still active in ‘peacekeeping’ as M23 advances towards Bukavu
M23 rebels are advancing towards Bukavu, raising fears of a wider conflict. Meanwhile, Defence Minister Angie Motshekga says SANDF troops remain active in DRC peacekeeping efforts.
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Cape Town mayor rules out suspending officials linked to alleged tender fraud probe
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis refuses to suspend JP Smith and Xanthea Limberg over an ongoing tender fraud investigation.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Thursday, 30 January 2025
South Africa weather forecast for 30 January 2025: Provincial forecasts and fire danger warnings from SAWS. Stay updated on today’s weather.