Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Thursday, 22 May 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Damaging wave warning for eastern coastal areas. Partly cloudy and fine weather dominates inland provinces.
Donald Trump
Johann Rupert touted to save South Africa ahead of Trump White House meeting
Johann Rupert is reportedly playing a key role in a high-stakes White House meeting between South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and US President Donald Trump amid diplomatic tensions.
Budget Speech
Budget Speech 3.0: What to expect, how to watch live stream
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is set to deliver Budget Speech 3.0, a crucial address following the reversal of the VAT hike and mounting pressure over the R75 billion budget shortfall.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Wednesday, 21 May 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Cold, windy conditions with disruptive snow and rain in Eastern Cape. Coastal hazards and fire danger warnings issued.
Earthquake
Midrand and Ekurhuleni rocked by 3.0 magnitude tremor
A tremor was felt in Midrand and Ekurhuleni on Tuesday evening, with emergency services on alert as authorities investigate the cause and impact.
Cyril Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa asks apex court: Are Copyright and Performers’ Protection Bills fair — or do they break the Constitution?
President Cyril Ramaphosa has asked the Constitutional Court to decide whether parts of two copyright bills are legal and fair before he signs them into law.
Gauteng
Hammanskraal warned to brace for 10-hour water outage on Wednesday, 21 May 2025
The City of Tshwane has announced a planned water outage in Hammanskraal due to maintenance work at the Temba Water Purification Plant.
Athletes
When is Cornal Hendricks funeral? – Here’s everything you must know
Cornal Hendricks will be laid to rest this Sunday in Wellington, with memorial services planned in Wellington and Paarl before the funeral.
Football
Watch: Amajita receive hero’s welcome at OR Tambo International Airport [video]
Amajita were welcomed by fans and officials at OR Tambo International Airport following their U-20 Afcon victory and now prepare for the FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile.
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Cyril Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa arrives in US ahead of crunch talks with Trump
President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Washington DC ahead of his bilateral meeting with President Donald Trump to reset South Africa-US relations.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Tuesday, 20 May 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Cold, wet and windy conditions with localised flooding expected in the Western Cape. Inland showers and high fire danger.
Arson
Mayfair police probing possible neglect in daycare fire that killed four toddlers
Four toddlers have died in a fire at an unregistered daycare in Mayfair, Johannesburg, as police investigate the cause and possible neglect.
Energy
Eskom shoots down 14-hour loadshedding reports as fake news
Eskom has dismissed widely circulated claims of a 14-hour loadshedding schedule in June, confirming that the national grid remains stable and loadshedding is suspended.
SASSA
SASSA and SRD grant payment dates for May 2025
SASSA has confirmed the May 2025 grant payment dates, implemented new grant increases, and addressed misinformation about the Older Persons Grant being stopped.
News
CCTV footage of Maria ‘La Mona’ Estupinan shooting surfaces online
Maria Jose Estupinan, known online as ‘La Mona,’ was shot outside her home in Cucuta, Colombia, just a day after reportedly winning a domestic abuse case.
African National Congress
Lungi Mnganga-Gcabashe dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
ANC stalwart and Women’s League deputy president Lungi Mnganga-Gcabashe has died at the age of 64 at her home in KwaZulu-Natal.
Cancer
Donald Trump reacts to Joe Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis
Donald Trump has offered well-wishes to Joe Biden following the former president’s diagnosis with advanced prostate cancer, which has spread to his bones.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Monday, 19 May 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Monday, 19 May 2025: Fire danger in Western Cape. Partly cloudy in most provinces. Cold front advisory for midweek.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Sunday, 18 May 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Sunday, 18 May 2025: Fire danger in Northern and Western Cape; cold front advisory for next week. Fine to partly cloudy.
Gauteng
R7 billion plan to address Emfuleni water woes
Cabinet also received an update on the ongoing interventions aimed at restoring access to clean drinking water for the community of Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria.
Gender-Based Violence
Cabinet approves 90-day programme to intensify GBVF response
Addressing a post-cabinet media briefing on Thursday, Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, said the programme will serve as a catalyst for immediate action.
HIV/AIDS
Motsoaledi: SA’s HIV programme ‘not collapsing’ following US aid cuts
This is after the withdrawal of the funding to key health initiatives, including PEPFAR, which was established by former President George W Bush in 2003 and continued under various administrations.
Immigration
Decision to confer refugee status to 49 Afrikaners misinformed – Cabinet
Cabinet further refutes the narrative by the government of the United States of America and remains open to constructive engagement to share a better and common understanding over these matters.
Education
Higher Education minister dissolves SETA board amid cadre deployment concerns
Minister of Higher Education Dr. Nobuhle Nkabane has cancelled recent SETA board appointments after public backlash, promising a new process focused on fairness and qualifications.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Friday, 16 May 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Friday, 16 May 2025: Fire danger in Western Cape; heat wave in Richtersveld. Fine to partly cloudy conditions prevail.
Corruption
SA launches the Water Sector Anti-Corruption Forum
The WSACF is a strategic intervention aimed at developing tailored solutions to address corruption risks in the water sector.
Corruption
Criminal investigation into corruption allegations at Mthatha High Court
The Chief Justice has also requested the expedited implementation of the Court Online System in the Eastern Cape in a bid to protecting the integrity of the court.
North West
North West farmers called to register on farmer database
By registering, farmers will not only gain access to support services but also have the opportunity to host and mentor motivated young interns eager to apply their knowledge and bring new ideas into the sector.
Cyril Ramaphosa
Cyril Ramaphosa set to hold ‘damage-control’ talks with Donald Trump in first US visit since 2022
President Cyril Ramaphosa will visit the United States from 19 to 22 May for talks with President Donald Trump, amid tensions over refugee policies and land reform.
Deaths & Obituaries
Cornal Hendricks dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
Former Springbok rugby player Cornal Hendricks has died at the age of 37.
