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South Africa weather forecast: 31 October 2025 – Severe storms expected over Free State, Gauteng, and North West. Fire risk high in parts of the Cape.
Witness C returned to the Madlanga Commission this morning, revealing new details about the police search at Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s home, his alleged role in a murder plot, and the corruption network he claims links senior police officers to a R1.2 billion SAPS tender.
The WeBuyCars share price plunged more than 12% on Tuesday morning after the company warned investors that its earnings growth slowed in the second half of its financial year.
The KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Pietermaritzburg is expected to deliver judgment today in the reopened inquest into the death of Albert Luthuli, nearly six decades after the apartheid government ruled his death accidental.
The Madlanga Commission resumes today in Pretoria following a tense day of testimony that revealed new details about an unrecorded Hawks operation linked to the arrest of businessman Katiso “KT” Molefe.
According to the department’s climate advisory for the 2025/26 summer season, issued on Tuesday, winter crops remain in good condition overall, though drought stress in the Southern Cape is expected to impact crops negatively.
Deputy President Mashatile will address questions concerning the government’s efforts to implement rapid response interventions for service delivery and to troubleshoot service delivery issues in various municipalities across the country.
South Africa weather forecast: 30 October 2025 – Thunderstorms across central/eastern regions, disruptive rainfall in KZN, and fire danger in the Northern Cape.
Johannesburg weather experts have warned that the city should prepare for above-normal rainfall this summer, raising fears of renewed flooding in areas still recovering from storms earlier this year.
Deputy Police Minister Cassel Mathale is set to continue his testimony before Parliament’s ad hoc committee today after Tuesday’s session raised questions about his role and awareness of the Political Killings Task Team’s disbandment.
The Madlanga Commission resumes today, focusing on ballistics evidence linking the same firearms to several high-profile murders, including those of DJ Sumbody and DJ Vintos.
Please Call Me inventor Nkosana Makate is challenging a R13 million legal bill imposed by the Constitutional Court after Vodacom won its latest appeal in their long-running compensation battle.
The Gauteng High Court has granted a final liquidation order against Murray & Roberts Holdings, marking the end of a 123-year-old South African construction and engineering giant.
South Africa weather forecast: 29 October 2025 – Thunderstorms, flooding risks and fire dangers expected. KwaZulu-Natal and the Highveld brace for wild weather.
The South African Weather Service has rejected reports of corruption and governance failure, saying the claims are unfounded and linked to an ongoing labour dispute.
The final fuel price forecast for November 2025 shows smaller petrol over-recoveries and worsening under-recoveries for diesel and paraffin, suggesting price cuts for petrol and hikes for diesel.
Accused number one in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, Muzi Sibiya, continues to insist on his innocence as cross-examination resumes in the High Court in Pretoria.
The Madlanga Commission resumes today in Pretoria, where a new witness will testify remotely following ballistic expert Mishack Mkhabela’s explosive evidence on the Swart murder and gun violence in South Africa.
Deputy Police Minister Cassel Mathale will appear before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee today and tomorrow, becoming the sixth witness in the inquiry into allegations raised by Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
Paul Biya has been declared the winner of Cameroon’s 2025 presidential election with 53.66% of the vote, extending his more than four-decade rule.
FirstRand has acquired a 20% stake in Optasia, a Dubai-based fintech company working with MTN, Vodacom and Standard Bank in South Africa, ahead of its upcoming JSE listing.
South Africa weather forecast: 28 October 2025 – Severe storms over central regions, scattered thundershowers in the east, and fire danger in the Northern Cape.
The tragic death of one of the Dlamini twins after a lift shaft fall at a Durban apartment building has sparked widespread protests demanding accountability from the property management company.
The Madlanga Commission resumes today after Friday’s explosive testimony from Witness C, who implicated senior police officials in a R1.2 billion SAPS tender scandal.
South Africa weather forecast: 27 October 2025 – Expect thunderstorms in the northeast, fire danger in Limpopo, and fine conditions in the interior and west.
A 4.9-magnitude earthquake shook areas near Addis Ababa on Sunday morning, with light tremors reported across the capital and neighbouring Amhara region.
South Africa weather forecast: 26 October 2025 – Hot and partly cloudy inland with showers in coastal provinces and fire danger alerts in several regions.
Former police minister Bheki Cele described forensic investigator Paul O’ Sullivan as an “octopus” during testimony before Parliament’s ad hoc committee, a remark that prompted a statement from the Helen Suzman Foundation.
South Africa weather forecast: 25 October 2025 – Fine and hot with fire danger alerts in parts of the interior, and showers in the south and coastal regions.
Testimony before the Madlanga Commission revealed claims linking businessman Vusi ‘Cat’ Matlala to senior police officials and irregular SAPS tender dealings worth R1.2 billion.
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