Eastern Cape
Mthatha floods: Nine bodies recovered as rescue efforts continue
Flooding in Mthatha has killed nine people after a school transport bus was swept away, and search efforts are ongoing amid weather-related damage across the Eastern Cape.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Wednesday, 11 June 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Weather today includes fine inland conditions with coastal warnings for damaging waves and strong winds in the east.
Crashes & Accidents
Eastern Cape torrential weather today: Four killed in minibus accident
A fatal minibus crash on the N2 outside East London, killing five people, occurred amid harsh weather in the Eastern Cape, which has also triggered road closures and power outages.
Eskom
Power outages caused by torrential weather plunge these parts of KZN into darkness
Severe weather has triggered widespread power outages in parts of KwaZulu-Natal, affecting several towns and disrupting essential services.
Aviation
Remains of missing Pyper Cherokee ZSKFB recovered with all passengers dead
The wreckage of the missing Pyper Cherokee ZSKFB was found in Greytown, KZN, with all three passengers dead; authorities have launched a full investigation.
Eskom
Eskom reports power outages in these parts of Gauteng on Tuesday, 10 June 2025
Eskom has confirmed several power outages across Gauteng on Tuesday, while warning that national loadshedding could return due to rising pressure on the grid.
Eskom
Power outage rocks Pimville: Here are the latest updates
Eskom has confirmed that technicians are working to restore power in Pimville after the second outage in five days affected multiple zones in the area.
KwaZulu-Natal
Gale-force winds cause destruction in parts of KwaZulu-Natal
Severe weather in KwaZulu-Natal has caused damaging winds, heavy snowfall, and road closures, with major warnings in place and key routes like the N2 shut down.
Eastern Cape
Eastern Cape torrential weather causes blackouts in these areas
Heavy storms in the Eastern Cape have led to major power outages and road closures, with Eskom confirming affected areas and SAWS issuing a high-level weather warning.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Tuesday, 10 June 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Weather today includes disruptive snow, severe rain, gale-force winds, and flooding risks across multiple provinces.
Flight Updates
KZN rescuers launch search for aircraft carrying three passengers
A light aircraft carrying three people has gone missing after leaving Virginia Airport, prompting a full-scale search and rescue operation in KwaZulu-Natal.
Eastern Cape
Eastern Cape snow disrupts roads: Here’s what you must know
Snowfall in the Eastern Cape has affected road travel, with at least one major route closed and several weather warnings issued for the region.
Eskom
Eskom confirms power outages in these parts of Gauteng
Eskom has confirmed ongoing power outages in several parts of Gauteng, including Zandspruit, Ebony Park, Ivory Park, and Pimville.
Eskom
Eskom warns loadshedding is looming
Eskom has warned that loadshedding may return soon due to rising breakdowns and pressure on the national power grid.
Court
Senzo Meyiwa trial: Testimonies, live stream on Monday, 9 June 2025
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes today with a focus on new photographic evidence and ongoing objections over its admissibility, as tensions rise around judicial conduct.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Monday, 9 June 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Weather today includes warnings for disruptive snow, flooding rains, coastal waves, and severe thunderstorms nationwide.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Sunday, 8 June 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Weather today includes severe warnings for snow, disruptive rain and coastal hazards, especially in the Western and Eastern Cape.
AARTO
AARTO Act implementation date was not 5 June 2025: Here’s everything we know
The AARTO Act will not be implemented on 5 June 2025, and there is currently no confirmed date for its national rollout.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Saturday, 7 June 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Weather today brings severe coastal storms and disruptive rainfall in the Western Cape with fine and mild conditions elsewhere.
Donald Trump
Elon Musk and Trump due for talk amid escalating ‘twar’
Elon Musk and President Donald Trump are set to discuss their recent public disagreement over a legislative bill and other issues, following a series of critical exchanges on social media.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Friday, 6 June 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Weather today brings fine and breezy conditions with isolated showers in central parts and wind warnings along the Western Cape coast.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Wednesday, 4 June 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Weather today brings fine inland skies and coastal showers with wind warnings along parts of the Eastern Cape and KZN coasts.
Floyd Shivambu
Floyd Shivambu fired from MK Party leadership
MK Party has dismissed Floyd Shivambu from his leadership role over an unauthorised trip to Malawi, citing a serious breach of party rules.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Tuesday, 3 June 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Weather today is fine across most regions, with rain expected in the Western Cape and coastal winds affecting eastern cities.
Immigration
At least 8,000 more Afrikaners expected to migrate to the US this year
Thousands of Afrikaners are expected to migrate to the US this year under a refugee policy based on claims of racial persecution in South Africa.
Apartheid
Inquest into the deaths of the Cradock Four starts today: Here’s what you must know
An inquest into the 1985 killings of anti-apartheid activists known as the Cradock Four has begun in Gqeberha, aiming to bring justice after decades of unanswered questions.
Free State
Truck blockade halts traffic on N3: Here are the latest updates
Protesting truck drivers have brought traffic to a standstill on the N3 highway in the Free State, with authorities urging motorists to find alternative routes.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Monday, 2 June 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Weather today is mostly fine and cool, with marine warnings and high fire danger in parts of the Northern and Western Cape.
News
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Sunday, 1 June 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Weather today will be clear and mild across most regions with fire danger in the Western Cape’s Beaufort West.
Immigration
Second batch of Afrikaner refugees reportedly land in the US
A US commentator claims a second group of Afrikaners have arrived in the United States as refugees.
