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Here’s what Tuesday, 30 December has in store, weather-wise, for the North West, KwaZulu-Natal and the Free State. NORTH WEST If you’re in the North West, expect some adverse weather conditions, as the South African Weather Service has issued a Yellow Level 2 Warning for severe thunderstorms. Heavy downpours that could lead to localised flooding,…
Northgate Shopping Centre in Randburg has confirmed that a section of its ceiling collapsed following heavy rainfall, but no injuries were reported. In a media statement, centre management said the incident occurred after severe weather conditions, including heavy rain and hail over a short period, led to water build-up in box gutters. This resulted in…
Severe weather conditions continue to impact Eskom’s electricity network, causing widespread power disruptions across parts of the country. In a media statement, the power utility confirmed that major outages have been reported in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo and the Free State, with adverse weather complicating restoration efforts. ‘Significant strain’ Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokwena said…
Police in Cape Town say no arrests have been made following a robbery and stabbing incident on the slopes of Signal Hill within the Table Mountain National Park. According to Western Cape police spokesperson FC Van Wyk, the incident occurred when a female visitor was walking her dog near the big rocks area on Signal…
The South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) has expressed profound sadness at the passing of veteran SABC journalist Veronica Fourie, describing her as a deeply respected and much-loved figure in South Africa’s media landscape. Fourie passed away on Monday morning after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Left an indelible mark In a statement, SANEF…
One South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldier has died and another remains missing after a military patrol vehicle was swept away by a flooded river during Operation Corona in the Macadamia area of Mpumalanga. The incident occurred on Thursday during a routine border patrol operation, part of South Africa’s ongoing efforts to secure its…
A search operation is continuing for a 16-year-old boy who went missing while swimming at a beach in Mbonambi, near Richards Bay, on Friday afternoon. According to NSRI Richards Bay station commander Norman Rautenbach, the NSRI duty crew was activated at 15:11 on Friday, 26 December, following reports of a drowning in progress. ALSO SEE…
Be prepared for the heat this weekend. Here’s what Saturday, 27 December, and Sunday, 28 December, have in store weather-wise for the North West, KwaZulu-Natal and the Free State. NORTH WEST The North West will start the weekend cloudy in the east during the morning, otherwise partly cloudy and warm to hot, with scattered showers…
A horrific attack unfolded on the lower slopes of Signal Hill in Cape Town on Friday, 26 December, in an incident that has raised fresh concerns about visitor safety within the Table Mountain National Park. According to information from the ‘Take Back Our Mountains’ community group, a woman was attacked above the Noon Gun area,…
Shoppers and staff were left shaken after a car crashed into a Spar supermarket in Parow Valley on Thursday, triggering scenes of panic inside the busy store. According to initial reports, the incident occurred when the driver attempted to start his vehicle but failed to engage the handbrake. Rolled forward The car reportedly rolled forward,…