South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Saturday, 1 March 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Severe thunderstorms anticipated in central regions on Saturday, 1 March 2025, with isolated coastal showers.
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Who is John Lamola? – SAA recruits professor as new Group CEO
South African Airways has appointed Professor John Lamola as its new Group CEO, solidifying his role after serving as interim CEO since 2022.
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Ex-US State Department official links USAID funding to regime influences in developing countries
Former US State Department official Mike Benz claims USAID was used to influence regimes worldwide as the Trump administration permanently shuts down its funding in South Africa.
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Who is Dana Brown? – US deputy ambassador to SA resigns with immediate effect
Dana Brown, the US chargé d’affaires in South Africa, has resigned with immediate effect amid rising diplomatic tensions between Pretoria and Washington.
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Randburg Home Affairs security filmed pepper spraying woman over system issues [video]
A viral video shows a security guard at Randburg Home Affairs pepper-spraying a frustrated client as system outages continue to disrupt services.
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Donald Trump effectively shuts down HIV/AIDS funding to South Africa
The Trump administration has permanently cut HIV/AIDS funding to South Africa, leaving critical health programs in jeopardy.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Thursday, 27 February 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Thursday, 27 February 2025: Severe thunderstorms expected in multiple regions.
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Learning halted at Hammanskraal school over embezzling allegations
Teaching at Tsebe-Ntlha Primary School in Hammanskraal has been disrupted as parents protest over alleged mismanagement of school funds and demand clarity on the principal’s reinstatement.
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Afriforum meet Trump to push for ‘Amerikaner’ agenda
AfriForum and Solidarity met with Trump officials to push for US intervention in South Africa.
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Eskom CEO after Stage 6 blackouts: ‘Loadshedding is largely behind us’
Eskom suspends loadshedding after recovering power generation capacity, but concerns remain over whether blackouts are truly a thing of the past.
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Eskom loadshedding schedule: Live updates for February 2025
Eskom’s power grid remains highly unstable in February 2025, despite recent claims of improved performance and extended periods without loadshedding.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Wednesday, 26 February 2025
South Africa weather forecast for 26 February 2025: Severe thunderstorms, disruptive rain, and damaging winds expected.
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Kabelo Gwamanda left with ruined reputation after NPA drops fraud case
The NPA has provisionally withdrawn fraud charges against former Johannesburg mayor Kabelo Gwamanda, but legal and political uncertainties remain.
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ACSA wants appeals court to green light R3 billion tender to overhaul baggage screening processes
ACSA is appealing a court ruling that blocked its R3 billion baggage screening overhaul, arguing it has the legal mandate to manage airport security.
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Budget Speech faces new uphill battle as GNU at odds over ‘wealth tax’
South Africa’s Cabinet has rejected Enoch Godongwana’s revised Budget over tax disagreements, deepening the standoff within the GNU.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Tuesday, 25 February 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Severe thunderstorms in Limpopo and disruptive rain in KwaZulu-Natal expected on Tuesday, 25 February 2025.
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AGOA on shaky grounds but B-BBEE businesses score crucial deal on poultry imports
The South African government is allowing black-owned businesses to import US chicken without anti-dumping duties, but potential AGOA revocation could impact poultry prices.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Monday, 24 February 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Severe thunderstorms and high fire danger warnings issued for Monday, 24 February 2025.
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Eskom issues update on loadshedding outlook for this week
Eskom explains the cause of Stage 6 loadshedding and outlines an optimistic forecast, with plans to exit power cuts by the end of the week.
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Eskom escalates loadshedding to Stage 6 – Here’s what it means
Eskom has escalated loadshedding to Stage 6 after major power station breakdowns.
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Eskom implements Stage 3 loadshedding as power grid suffers heavy breakdowns
Eskom has implemented Stage 3 loadshedding after weeks of stable power.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Sunday, 23 February 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Sunday, 23 February 2025: Severe thunderstorms expected in parts of Limpopo, Free State, North West, and KwaZulu-Natal.
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R70m student debt relief for Eastern Cape youth
The groundbreaking initiative, launched this week by the provincial government in collaboration with the Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority (MerSETA), aims to clear historical student debt.
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SA expresses concern over conflict situations
Lamola addressed the attendees at the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in Nasrec, Johannesburg, while President Cyril Ramaphosa officially opened the gathering.
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Grant beneficiaries urged to replace expiring SASSA Gold Cards
In a statement on Friday, Cabinet said this is to ensure that beneficiaries continue to access their SASSA grant payments without disruption.
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Cabinet briefed on implications of aid funding withdrawal
The statement was issued following a Cabinet Meeting on 12 February 2025 and a special Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, 29 January 2025.
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Discussion papers on review of Criminal Procedure Act open
On Thursday, the South African Law Reform Commission, released at least four discussion papers covering the pre-trial stage.
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ConCourt blocks Mphaphuli Consulting’s application in R76 million case
The electrification project, dubbed Operation Mabone, was investigated by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU).
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Saturday, 22 February 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Saturday, 22 February 2025: Disruptive rain expected in Northern Cape; isolated showers in Gauteng and North West.
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Latest crime statistics: What’s the current state of safety in South Africa?
The latest South African crime statistics show a decline in murder and robbery but an increase in assault and sexual offences—here’s a full breakdown of the report.