Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Wednesday, 13 August 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Mostly fine to partly cloudy; EC showers possible; Cape Town cloudy then brighter; KZN stays warm and fine.
South Africa
South Africa weather warnings for Wednesday, 13 August 2025
South Africa weather forecast for 13 August 2025: No severe alerts. Mild, partly cloudy conditions with isolated showers in some regions.
Arson
Germiston protests escalate as Home Affairs building allegedly set alight
Protest action in Germiston’s CBD on Tuesday morning turned violent, with a Home Affairs building reportedly set on fire during evictions at Pharoe Park.
Eskom
Eskom is reportedly maxing out on its diesel budget to avert loadshedding this winter
Eskom has kept loadshedding largely at bay this winter, but it has spent over half its diesel budget in just four months while Parliament considers amending its debt relief plan.
Gayton McKenzie
Gayton McKenzie issues public apology for old ‘racist’ posts
Gayton McKenzie has apologised for resurfaced social media posts containing racial slurs, as pressure mounts from opposition parties and a pending SAHRC probe.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Tuesday, 12 August 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Mostly fine to partly cloudy; breezy interior, Mbombela drizzle, Cape Town fair; warm along KZN coast.
Banking
You can now apply for a smart ID and passport at Capitec branches – Here’s how
South Africans can now apply for a smart ID at Capitec branches, thanks to a new partnership with the Department of Home Affairs.
South Africa
South Africa weather warnings for Tuesday, 12 August 2025
South Africa weather forecast for 12 August 2025: Mild conditions countrywide with a fire danger warning for Tsantsabane in the Northern Cape.
Economy
Women vs men net worth gap in South Africa: Here’s what the data shows
A new study shows that women in South Africa have a net worth about 35% lower than men, with men holding more valuable assets and more diversified wealth.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Monday, 11 August 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Yellow Level 2 damaging waves on the coast; inland centres fine to partly cloudy and cool.
South Africa
South Africa weather warnings for Monday, 11 August 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Yellow Level 2 warning for damaging waves between Lambert’s Bay and Port Edward on 11 August 2025.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Sunday, 10 August 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Coastal rain, wind and waves from WC to KZN; inland mostly fine to partly cloudy.
South Africa
South Africa weather warnings for Sunday, 10 August 2025
South Africa weather forecast for 10 August 2025 includes Yellow Level 2 alerts for flooding, hazardous waves, and strong coastal winds.
Gayton McKenzie
Gayton Mckenzie reported to SAHRC for ‘k-word’ meltdown
ActionSA has lodged a complaint with the SAHRC against Sports Minister Gayton Mckenzie over resurfaced social media posts containing a racial slur.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Saturday, 9 August 2025
South Africa weather forecast: 9 August 2025 brings rough seas and flooding risk along the Western Cape coast with strong winds inland; widespread fine weather elsewhere.
South Africa
South Africa weather warnings for Saturday, 9 August 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Yellow level 2 warnings for strong winds, damaging waves, and local flooding expected on Saturday, 9 August 2025.
Corruption
Mpho Mofikoe axed for exposing R90 million SAMRO fraud
Mpho Mofikoe has been suspended by SAMRO after reportedly uncovering R90 million in questionable payments and fraud.
Business
US tariffs come into effect: Ramaphosa holds crunch talks with Trump
President Cyril Ramaphosa and Donald Trump discussed trade ahead of new US tariffs that could hurt South African exports and retail businesses.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Friday, 8 August 2025
South Africa weather forecast: 8 August 2025 – Partly cloudy skies dominate with no major warnings issued. Morning fog in parts of the interior.
South Africa
South Africa weather warnings for Friday, 8 August 2025
The weather on Friday, 8 August 2025, across South Africa is expected to present a relatively stable outlook following recent severe conditions. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has not issued any warnings or advisories for the day, marking a period of atmospheric calm. Cooler temperatures persist across the central interior, with fog patches expected in the […]
South Africa
Latest Stats SA report shows more women are ‘discouraged work-seekers’ than men
Stats SA’s latest quarterly labour report highlights that, in South Africa, women are more likely than men to give up looking for work due to lack of opportunities.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Thursday, 7 August 2025
South Africa weather forecast: 7 August 2025 – Severe thunderstorms with hail and wind expected in the northeast. Showers and cold in many areas.
South Africa
South Africa weather warnings for Thursday, 7 August 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Severe thunderstorms with hail and flooding expected in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, and Limpopo on Thursday, 7 August 2025.
Corruption
Ad-hoc committee on Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi SAPS allegations escalates probe
Parliament has set a deadline to finalise its programme for investigating explosive claims by Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi about corruption and political interference in SAPS.
Corruption
Tebogo Malaka bribery exposé: Suspended IDT CEO caught on camera offering journalist R60,000
Suspended IDT CEO Tebogo Malaka and spokesperson Phasha Makgolane were filmed trying to bribe a Daily Maverick journalist with R60,000 in cash to suppress a corruption investigation.
Research
Wage study shows women earn 40% less than men in South Africa
A report by the Commission for Gender Equality reveals that women in South Africa earn 40% less than men, exposing a deep gender wage gap across industries.
Eskom
Eskom is a month away from achieving zero loadshedding in winter
Eskom could achieve zero loadshedding this winter for the first time, thanks to improved power station performance and fewer breakdowns.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Wednesday, 6 August 2025
South Africa weather forecast: 6 August 2025 – Cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms in several provinces, severe conditions in parts of Free State.
Deaths & Obituaries
Ion Iliescu dies: Cause of death, obituary, reactions
Ion Iliescu, Romania’s first freely elected post‑communist president, has died at age 95 from lung cancer, leaving a complex and controversial legacy.
South Africa
South Africa weather warnings for Wednesday, 6 August 2025
South Africa weather forecast for 6 August: Damaging waves and thunderstorms expected. Alerts issued for coastal and interior provinces.
