Budget Speech
Budget vote 2025: What to expect, how to watch live in South Africa
Parliament will vote on the 2025 budget framework this afternoon amid political tensions — here’s what to expect and how to watch it live.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Wednesday, 2 April 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Wednesday, 2 April 2025: Severe thunderstorms to impact Mpumalanga and parts of Gauteng and North West.
Eskom
Eskom introduces new incentives for homes with solar power
Eskom has made it easier and cheaper for homes with rooftop solar to register and feed electricity back into the grid.
Eskom
New Eskom tariffs go into effect today: Here’s how many units you get for R100
Eskom’s new electricity prices kick in today with a 12.74% hike—here’s what it means and how far R100 will take you.
African National Congress
Budget 2025: Steenhuisen holds 11th-hour talks with Ramaphosa ahead of GNU decision
DA leader John Steenhuisen met President Ramaphosa as the future of the Government of National Unity hangs in the balance over budget negotiations.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Tuesday, 1 April 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Tuesday, 1 April 2025: Thunderstorms expected in KZN, Free State, and North West. Localised flooding possible.
Climate change
Forestry dept gives Eskom green light to bypass emissions standards
Eskom has been granted emissions exemptions for eight coal power stations, allowing more time to comply with environmental regulations.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Sunday, 30 March 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Sunday, 30 March 2025: Storms in Mpumalanga and KZN, fire danger in Northern Cape. Get your province’s full forecast.
Earthquake
Myanmar-Thailand earthquake death toll eclipses 1,000: Here’s the latest
A massive earthquake near Myanmar has killed over 1,000 people, injured thousands more, and caused building collapses across Myanmar and Thailand.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Saturday, 28 March 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Saturday, 29 March 2025: Isolated thundershowers in several provinces and extreme fire danger in central Northern Cape.
Donald Trump
SA automotive industry wants Ramaphosa to counter Trump’s 25% car tariff
South Africa’s automotive sector is calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to retaliate after Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on imported vehicles.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Friday, 28 March 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Friday, 28 March 2025: Severe thunderstorms expected across central provinces; flooding risk in KZN; high fire danger in NC.
Airports
ACSA clears the air on alleged abuse of OR Tambo porters
ACSA has rejected claims of harassment and exploitation after porters at OR Tambo International Airport accused the company of mistreatment and permit revocations.
Immigration
Home Affairs minister under pressure to deny Cape Independence leader Phil Craig’s citizenship
ActionSA has written to the Home Affairs minister urging him to deny citizenship to Cape Independence leader Phil Craig, as a petition calling for his deportation gains momentum.
African National Congress
ANC Cape Town leader Banele Majingo resigns and joins the DA
ANC caucus leader in Cape Town, Banele Majingo, has resigned from the party in a dramatic twist, joining the DA during a council sitting on Thursday.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Thursday, 27 March 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Thursday, 27 March 2025: Widespread thunderstorms over Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Free State, and KwaZulu-Natal, with fire risks in the Northern Cape.
SASSA
SASSA and SRD grant payment dates for April 2025
SASSA has confirmed the April 2025 payment dates, introduced grant increases, and announced the discontinuation of Gold Cards, requiring beneficiaries to switch to the Postbank Black Card.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Wednesday, 26 March 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Wednesday, 26 March 2025: Thunderstorms in central regions, scattered rain in KwaZulu-Natal, and clear conditions in Cape Town.
Energy
Eskom loadshedding schedule: Live updates for March 2025
Eskom confirms loadshedding remains suspended but experts warn that challenges may still arise in March.
Eskom
Eskom warns of imminent loadshedding: Here’s what you must know
Eskom has issued a warning about a high risk of loadshedding after six generation units broke down, just hours after celebrating Kusile Unit 6’s return to the grid.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Tuesday, 25 March 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Tuesday, 25 March 2025: Thunderstorms in the east, windy Cape coast, and heat in KwaZulu-Natal.
Durban
Durban city roads congested amid protests over illegal immigration
Protesters marched to Durban City Hall demanding action against illegal immigration, causing major traffic delays in central Durban.
Eskom
Eskom achieves crucial milestone in ending loadshedding
According to Eskom’s statement, Kusile Power Station—now operational with all six units—will contribute 4,800MW to the grid once fully functional.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Monday, 24 March 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Monday, 24 March 2025: Expect fire danger in parts of Northern and Western Cape, with isolated storms inland and along coasts.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Sunday, 23 March 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Sunday, 23 March 2025: Severe storms in parts of Eastern Cape, partly cloudy across most provinces.
History
Human Rights Day: Date, historical significance, how to celebrate in South Africa
South Africa observes Human Rights Day on 21 March 2025. Here’s the theme, historical significance, and how to celebrate.
History
Human Rights Day 2025: How to watch DP Mashatile’s keynote address live
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will deliver the 2025 Human Rights Day keynote address in Kariega. Here’s how to watch live.
Cape Town weather
South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Friday, 21 March 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Friday, 21 March 2025: Heavy rain expected in the Western Cape, with a heatwave and extremely uncomfortable conditions in the Eastern Cape.
SASSA
SASSA deadline: What to do when Gold Cards stop working on 20 March 2025
SASSA Gold Cards will stop working at midnight as beneficiaries switch to PostBank Black Cards. Here’s what you need to know.
Deaths & Obituaries
Ashwin Trikamjee dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
Prominent religious leader and legal expert Ashwin Trikamjee has passed away at 79. Here’s what we know about his life and legacy.
