Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Tuesday, 2 September 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Inland sees strong winds and very high fire risk; coasts remain partly cloudy and mild.
South Africa
South Africa weather warnings for Tuesday, 2 September 2025
South Africa weather forecast for 2 September 2025: Yellow Level 2 wind warning issued; fire risks elevated in Free State, North West, and Northern Cape.
Motoring
South Africa petrol prices: Here’s how much a litre will cost from Wednesday, 3 September 2025
South Africa fuel prices will drop from Wednesday, 3 September 2025, with petrol down 4c, diesel up to 57c, and paraffin and LPG also cheaper.
Days of Observance
Labour Day: Date, historical significance, how to celebrate
Labour Day in the United States is a public holiday that honours workers and their contributions, marked each year on the first Monday of September.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Monday, 1 September 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Fine inland, coastal showers in the east. Fire danger warnings for parts of Limpopo, Free State, and Northern Cape.
South Africa
South Africa weather warnings for Monday, 1 September 2025
South Africa weather forecast for 1 September 2025: Extreme fire danger in Limpopo, Free State, and more. Coastal showers contrast inland heat.
SASSA
SASSA and SRD grant payment dates for September 2025
SASSA has released the September 2025 grant payment dates and confirmed that its biometric verification system will go live, requiring some beneficiaries to complete fingerprint or facial recognition checks before collecting their grants.
Deaths & Obituaries
When is Tshidi Madia funeral? – Here’s everything we know
The family of late journalist Tshidi Madia has confirmed details of her memorial service and funeral, including dates, venues, and how mourners can attend.
Crashes & Accidents
Fiery collision near Ysterberg Mountain kills five
Five people have died in the Ysterberg Mountain accident after a head-on collision between two sedans on the N1 highway in Limpopo.
Cancer
Neil de Beer dies: Cause of death, biography, career and achievements
United Independent Movement president and former Nelson Mandela advisor Neil de Beer has died.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Sunday, 31 August 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Warm, fine conditions dominate with isolated showers in Eastern Cape. Fire danger warnings issued for several provinces.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Saturday, 30 August 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Fine and warm inland with isolated showers in KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape. Fire danger warnings issued.
South Africa
South Africa weather warnings for Saturday, 30 August 2025
South Africa weather forecast for 30 August 2025 warns of extreme fire danger in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and KwaZulu-Natal amid hot and dry conditions.
Eastern Cape
Ford becomes the latest automotive giant to cut jobs in South Africa
Ford has announced job cuts at its Pretoria and Gqeberha plants, with more than 470 positions at risk as the automaker realigns production.
South Africa
South Africa weather warnings for Friday, 29 August 2025
South Africa weather forecast for 29 August 2025 highlights extreme fire danger across several provinces with hot and windy inland conditions.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Friday, 29 August 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Fine and warm with windy conditions in parts. Isolated morning showers expected. Fire danger warnings issued.
Business
Spur set to lose millions in GPS Food dispute
An arbitrator has ruled against Spur Corporation in its multi-million rand legal fight with GPS Food Group, with the restaurant franchisor now facing possible damages worth more than R100 million.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Thursday, 28 August 2025
Check today’s South Africa weather forecast: scattered showers, fine weather, and fire warnings in parts of the country.
South Africa
South Africa weather warnings for Thursday, 28 August 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Thunderstorms, high fire danger, and strong winds expected in select regions on Thursday, 28 August 2025.
Cape Town
Equality Court finds Julius Malema guilty of hate speech
Julius Malema has been found guilty of hate speech by the Equality Court in Cape Town following statements he made at a 2022 rally.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Wednesday, 27 August 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Partly cloudy with showers in some regions. Fire danger warnings remain in effect for several provinces.
South Africa
South Africa weather warnings for Wednesday, 27 August 2025
South Africa weather forecast for 27 August 2025 highlights extreme fire danger across multiple provinces with hot and windy inland conditions.
Motoring
South African petrol price: Here’s what to expect in September 2025
South Africa’s fuel forecast shows Petrol 95 may rise slightly in September 2025, while diesel and paraffin are set for big price cuts despite the levy.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Tuesday, 26 August 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Fine and warm inland, partly cloudy in coastal regions. Fire danger warnings remain in place for several provinces.
South Africa
South Africa weather warnings for Tuesday, 26 August 2025
South Africa weather forecast for 26 August 2025 warns of extreme fire danger across Limpopo, North West, Free State, and Northern Cape.
SASSA
SASSA set to launch new biometrics system for social grants
SASSA will introduce mandatory biometrics for social grant beneficiaries from September 2025, aiming to stop fraud and improve payment security.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Monday, 25 August 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Fine inland, showers in KwaZulu-Natal. Fire danger warnings issued for several provinces today.
South Africa
South Africa weather warnings for Monday, 25 August 2025
South Africa weather forecast for 25 August 2025 warns of extreme inland fire danger and coastal showers in KwaZulu-Natal.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Sunday, 24 August 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Mostly fine inland, cloudy with showers along the coast. Damaging wave and fire danger warnings in effect today.
Child Abuse
Emmanuel Haro update: Parents of missing baby charged with murder
In a shocking baby Emmanuel Haro update, California authorities announced that the parents of the missing seven-month-old child have been arrested and charged with murder.
