Meadowlands four-day blackouts compounded by 12-hour water throttling
Johannesburg Water has introduced daily 12-hour water throttling in Meadowlands while Eskom struggles to restore power.
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Viral News
Caster Semenya scores landmark reversal on testosterone case
Caster Semenya wins her case at the European Court of Human Rights, which ruled her right to a fair hearing was violated in her challenge against World Athletics’ testosterone rules.
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Frustrations on boiling point in Soweto as Eskom struggles with escalating power outages
Eskom has failed to restore power in large parts of Soweto, with outages now stretching into a fourth day in some areas and no clear timeline for resolution.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Thursday, 10 July 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Weather today is fine nationwide, with no warnings issued. Cape Town may see light rain while eastern regions stay warm.
Lotto & Powerball
Tonight’s Daily Lotto results and payouts: Wednesday, 9 July 2025
Daily Lotto results today: Check the winning numbers and payouts for Wednesday, 9 July 2025. Track draw trends, predictions, and responsible gambling advice.
Lotto & Powerball
Tonight’s Lotto results and payouts: Wednesday, 9 July 2025
Check the Lotto results today for Wednesday, 9 July 2025. Find winning numbers, payout updates, draw trends, and responsible gambling advice.
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South Africa weather warnings for Thursday, 10 July 2025
South Africa weather forecast: No warnings for Thursday, 10 July 2025, but cold, wet and windy weather advisory for Friday in Northern and Western Cape.
Travel
Vietnam dominates Top 25 summer getaways in 2025
Vietnam tops Emirates’ list of summer getaways for 2025.
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SARS tax filing season 2025: Here’s everything you must know
The 2025 SARS tax season opened with technical problems, but major updates to filing rules and form changes are now in effect.
Technology
Temu curbs import taxes and breaks into SA market with new warehouse
Chinese e-commerce giant Temu has quietly launched a warehouse in South Africa, accelerating delivery times and sparking industry concerns over trade and tax compliance.
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Senzo Mchunu doubles back on his links to Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu admitted knowing Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala, reversing earlier claims to Parliament, amid allegations linking him to criminal interference and political corruption.
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Soweto and surrounding areas suffer more blackouts on Wednesday, 9 July 2025
Several areas in Soweto and nearby townships remained without power on Wednesday as Eskom worked to restore service amid ongoing cable faults and grid overload issues.
Viral News
Epic prison raid uncovers smuggled objects in Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala’s cell
A mobile phone found in Vusi “Cat” Matlala’s prison cell during a raid has reignited allegations of corruption and high-level interference in law enforcement.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Wednesday, 9 July 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Weather today is fine nationwide, with isolated coastal showers and wind warnings along KZN’s north coast.
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Eskom reports more power outages in these Gauteng areas on Tuesday, 8 July 2025
Eskom confirmed multiple power outages across Gauteng on Tuesday, 8 July 2025, due to cable faults and overloading, with repair efforts underway and no current loadshedding.
Lotto & Powerball
Tonight’s Daily Lotto results and payouts: Tuesday, 8 July 2025
Daily Lotto results today: Check the winning numbers and payouts for Tuesday, 8 July 2025. Explore predictions, trends, and responsible gambling tips.
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South Africa weather warnings for Wednesday, 9 July 2025
South Africa weather forecast for 9 July 2025 includes wind and fire warnings in parts of KwaZulu-Natal and the Northern Cape.
Lotto & Powerball
Tonight’s PowerBall results and payouts: Tuesday, 8 July 2025
PowerBall results today: Check Tuesday, 8 July 2025 winning numbers, payout breakdowns, and jackpot details. Plus, explore trends and responsible gambling tips.
Travel
SAA clears the air on viral video showing air hostess in suspicious exchange [video]
SAA says a viral video showing air hostesses in a suspicious exchange predates 2019 and lacks verified context, following an internal investigation.
Crime
Suspect allegedly involved in 2024 Umlazi mass murder identified as foreign national
A 28-year-old foreign national arrested in connection with the 2024 Umlazi mass shooting has been formally identified and charged with multiple counts of murder.
Crime
Watch: Suspects caught on dashcam after hijacking a truck in Midvaal [video]
Dashcam footage captured during a hijacking incident in Midvaal reveals alleged suspects involved in the crime.
News
Soweto struck by second power outage in a week
Soweto was hit by a second power outage in one week on Tuesday, as Eskom battles increasing faults and unplanned breakdowns across Gauteng.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Tuesday, 8 July 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Weather today is fine and cool countrywide, with localised drizzle in Mpumalanga and no warnings in effect.
Fashion
Schiaparelli kicks off 2025 Paris Haute Couture Week with dramatic flare [photo]
Schiaparelli opened 2025 Paris Haute Couture Week with a theatrical show that drew from history and science fiction, setting the tone for a packed fashion week.
Travel
Hundreds of Finnair flights amid escalating mass strike action
Finnair has cancelled hundreds of flights due to ground staff strikes at Helsinki Airport, and explains what passengers can do next.
Crime
Watch: Dramatic Muizenberg car chase caught on camera [video]
A Muizenberg car chase involving a VW Polo ended in a dramatic arrest after a high-speed pursuit and gunfire from law enforcement.
Lotto & Powerball
Tonight’s Daily Lotto results and payouts: Monday, 7 July 2025
Daily Lotto results today: See the winning numbers and payouts for Monday, 7 July 2025. Learn more about predictions and how to play responsibly.
Viral News
Who is ‘Brown Mogotsi’? – Here’s what we know about Mchunu’s alleged tenderpreneur
A politically connected man named Brown Mogotsi has been accused of influencing SAPS operations, with direct ties to Minister Senzo Mchunu, according to claims by General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
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South Africa weather warnings for Tuesday, 8 July 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Tuesday, 8 July 2025 will see calm conditions and no severe weather warnings across the country.
Crime
Bushbuckridge community rocked by GBV murder-suicide
A man in Bushbuckridge fatally shot his girlfriend before taking his own life, prompting a police investigation into the suspected GBV-related murder-suicide.