Eskom
Soweto rocked by power outage: Here’s what Eskom said
Parts of Soweto were left without electricity on Tuesday as Eskom technicians rushed to repair faults while concerns grow over the stability of the national power grid.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Tuesday, 1 July 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Weather today is mostly fine with light winds, some clouds and evening rain in parts of the Cape. High fire danger in select areas.
South Africa
South Africa weather warnings for Tuesday, 1 July 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Wind and fire warnings issued for Northern and Western Cape on Tuesday, 1 July 2025; dry and clear elsewhere.
Corruption
Brian Molefe and Siyabonga Gama due in court for Transnet tender fraud
Former Transnet executives Brian Molefe and Siyabonga Gama are in court over charges related to a controversial R93 million locomotive tender.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Monday, 30 June 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Weather today will be fine and mild nationwide with no warnings. Coastal areas to see some morning fog and light cloud cover.
South Africa
South Africa weather warnings for Monday, 30 June 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Calm and clear across the country on Monday, 30 June 2025, with no warnings issued and mild winter temperatures prevailing.
SASSA
SASSA and SRD grant payment dates for July 2025
SASSA has released the July 2025 grant payment dates and confirmed continued SRD payments, updated grant amounts, and access restrictions tied to the new Postbank Black Card.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Sunday, 29 June 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Weather today is fine countrywide, with light rain possible in Cape Town and isolated showers in the Eastern Cape.
South Africa
South Africa weather warnings for Sunday, 29 June 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Clear skies for most of the country on Sunday, 29 June 2025, with no warnings issued and temperatures seasonally cool.
Democratic Alliance
DA withdraws from National Dialogue: Is this the end of the GNU?
The DA has pulled out of the National Dialogue, citing corruption and broken promises from the ANC-led government under President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Cyril Ramaphosa
Watch live: DA issues ultimatum on the fate of the GNU
The Democratic Alliance is expected to announce its decision on whether to remain in the GNU after President Ramaphosa failed to meet their ultimatum to fire corrupt ministers.
Energy
Energy expert warns Eskom’s power grid is bound to collapse into loadshedding
Energy expert warns that Eskom’s power grid may soon collapse into loadshedding as unplanned outages rise above critical levels.
Cape Town
Springboks vs Barbarians: Prediction, kick off time and teams for Saturday 28 June 2025
South Africa host Barbarians in first rugby international of 2025, with Cape Town Stadium the venue on Saturday.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Saturday, 28 June 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Weather today brings partly cloudy skies and scattered rain in Cape Town with a warning for disruptive rain and local flooding.
South Africa
South Africa weather warnings for Saturday, 28 June 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Disruptive rainfall expected over Cape Town on Saturday, 28 June 2025, with risk of localised flooding.
Covid-19
Health Minister responds to misinformation on COVID-19 vaccine
During the fake interview, Abdool Karim is depicted as making claims that the COVID-19 vaccine is causing harm and resulting in fatalities.
Energy
Eskom loadshedding report for this week: Here’s what you must know
Eskom reports a stable power system despite winter pressures, with updates on generation capacity, outages, and the likelihood of loadshedding.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Friday, 27 June 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Weather today sees cold, windy conditions and coastal warnings across parts of the country, with morning rain in eastern areas.
Corruption
R11 billion assets linked to State Capture Commission recovered
The criminal investigations and prosecutions work has resulted in the conclusion of four state capture commission cases with guilty verdicts.
Durban
R378 million secured for water security in eThekwini
This stride coincides with a 30% reduction in sewer and water repair backlogs in the city.
Motoring
Motorists called to exercise caution amid adverse weather conditions
Motorists have been advised to follow these road safety precautions when driving in wet and icy conditions.
Daily Lotto
Tonight’s Daily Lotto results and payouts: Thursday, 26 June 2025
Daily Lotto results today: Thursday, 26 June 2025 draw results, Friday’s jackpot estimate, hot number trends, and advice for those facing gambling harm.
South Africa
South Africa weather warnings for Friday, 27 June 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Damaging waves, snow, and strong winds to impact multiple provinces on Friday, 27 June 2025.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Thursday, 26 June 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Weather today brings coastal warnings, rain and strong winds as a cold front grips the southwest, while inland remains dry and breezy.
South Africa
South Africa weather warnings for Thursday, 26 June 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Damaging waves, disruptive rain and snow expected as intense cold front sweeps across Western, Eastern, and Northern Cape.
Eastern Cape
Eastern Cape warned to brace for second round of extreme weather
The SA Weather Service has issued warnings for another cold front in the Eastern Cape, with damaging winds, snow, and dangerous sea conditions expected.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Wednesday, 25 June 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Weather today includes cold front impacts in the west, severe coastal warnings, and mild inland conditions.
South Africa
South Africa weather warnings for Wednesday, 25 June 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Damaging waves, winds, and flooding expected as a powerful cold front hits the Western Cape.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Tuesday, 24 June 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Weather today is fine countrywide with marine warnings for the southeast coast. Cold front approaching from midweek.
South Africa
South Africa weather warnings for Tuesday, 24 June 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Damaging waves expected along southern coastlines, with a strong cold front approaching from the southwest.
