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South Africa weather forecast: 16 November 2025 – Major rainfall and flooding expected in Gauteng, North West and Free State; Western Cape remains mostly fine.
South Africa weather forecast: 15 November 2025 – Storms expected in North West, Free State and KwaZulu‑Natal; heat‑wave alerts in the Western Cape.
FlySafair wage strike tensions appear to be easing after the airline and the South African Cabin Crew Association (SACCA) reached a settlement following weeks of disputes and a crew lockout.
Gauteng Premier Lesufi Panyaza survived a motion of no confidence on Friday, but tensions continue to escalate as Solidarity prepares urgent court action over the removal of its controversial banner.
The Madlanga Commission resumes today after evidence was presented showing suspended EMPD acting head Julius Mkhwanazi declaring he would “take a bullet” for former Ekurhuleni city manager Imogen Mashazi.
Markets indicate a strong chance that South Africa interest rates will be lowered next week as the Reserve Bank prepares for its final Monetary Policy Committee meeting of the year.
Chief of Staff Cedrick Nkabinde told Parliament he arranged meetings between suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and North West figure Brown Mogotsi, but was not present when the discussions took place.
South Africa weather forecast: 14 November 2025 – Isolated showers in Gauteng and surrounding provinces; fire danger remains high in the west.
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s Medium Term Budget Policy Statement outlines new economic forecasts, spending priorities and a major shift in South Africa’s inflation target.
As Johannesburg prepares to host the South Africa G20 Summit, side events, protests and diplomatic tensions are shaping the atmosphere ahead of the leaders’ meeting.
The Ad Hoc Committee resumes today with testimony from Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s Chief of Staff, Cedrick Nkabinde, who is expected to respond to allegations raised by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
The Madlanga Commission resumes today as testimony continues into claims of impropriety inside the City of Ekurhuleni, including allegations of irregular salary increases linked to suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi.
South Africa weather forecast: 13 November 2025 – Hot, dry in the west with fire warnings; isolated showers expected in parts of the northeast.
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will deliver the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) in Parliament today, outlining government’s fiscal framework and economic priorities for the year ahead.
The Madlanga Commission resumes today as suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi prepares to take the stand following allegations of corruption, misconduct, and links to a murder cover-up.
The Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla incitement trial continues today in the Durban High Court after a heated cross-examination of key State witness Sarah-Jane Trent, who admitted that some videos cited as evidence did not depict violence.
South Africa weather forecast: 12 November 2025 – Isolated showers across central regions, with fire warnings and heat in the west.
The unemployment rate in South Africa has fallen to 31.9%, with 248,000 new jobs created between July and September 2025, according to Stats SA.
The DBE has gazetted major changes to how school calendars are set, including scrapping the long-standing separation between inland and coastal schools for the 2026 school calendar and beyond.
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of former president Jacob Zuma, goes on trial today at the Durban High Court for allegedly inciting the July 2021 unrest through social media posts.
NPA head Shamila Batohi is set to testify before Parliament’s Ad Hoc committee on Tuesday as part of its probe into corruption and political interference in South Africa’s criminal justice system.
The Madlanga Commission resumes today with more revelations expected after testimony exposed how Ekurhuleni outsourced law enforcement duties to businessman Vusi “Cat” Matlala’s private security company.
A White House source has confirmed that neither President Donald Trump nor Vice President JD Vance will attend the G20 Leaders Summit 2025 in Johannesburg, affirming Washington’s full boycott of the event.
South Africa weather forecast: 11 November 2025 – Thunderstorms with flooding risks in western regions, showers expected in Gauteng and North West.
The Madlanga Commission has viewed CCTV footage allegedly showing EMPD chief Julius Mkhwanazi at the scene of an illegal copper theft operation in Meyerton, which investigators say took place outside the department’s jurisdiction.
Women across South Africa are mobilising for a national shutdown ahead of the G20 Summit, demanding that the government declare gender-based violence and femicide a national disaster.
Preliminary Basic Fuel Price (BFP) data suggests petrol prices in December 2025 may stabilise following November’s reduction, though diesel could face upward pressure due to global supply concerns.
The Ad Hoc committee investigating criminal infiltration, corruption, and political interference in South Africa’s justice system meets today to review its interim report and discuss its next steps.
The Madlanga Commission resumes today, continuing its probe into allegations of corruption and misconduct within the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department following shocking testimony about illegal blue-light operations.
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes today as the High Court in Pretoria prepares to rule on whether the State may question accused number one, Muzi Sibiya, about a confession allegedly made by co-accused Bongani Ntanzi.
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