Loadshedding situation report for Saturday, 1 February 2025
Eskom has indicated that it will reassess the situation on Sunday, and will announce whether loadshedding will continue into next week or if a lower stage will be implemented.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Saturday, 1 February 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Saturday, 1 February 2025: Severe thunderstorms in Limpopo and Mpumalanga, extreme fire danger in Northern Cape and Free State.
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Eskom warns SA to expect Stage 4 loadshedding at short notice this weekend
Eskom has warned that Stage 4 loadshedding may return this weekend due to major unit failures and depleted reserves.
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Eskom uncovers illicit ring operating internally in sale of illegal prepaid electricity tokens
Eskom has uncovered an internal fraud ring selling illegal prepaid electricity tokens, as revealed in its FY2024 performance report.
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Eskom confirms loadshedding is highly likely this weekend
Eskom CEO Dan Morakane has confirmed that South Africa is at high risk of loadshedding this weekend after two major unit failures.
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NERSA approves Eskom tariff hike : Here’s what it means for SA electricity prices
NERSA has approved a 12.74% electricity tariff increase for 2025, with further hikes of 5.36% in 2026 and 6.19% in 2027
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Friday, 31 January 2025
South Africa weather forecast for 31 January 2025: Provincial forecasts, severe thunderstorm warnings, and heatwave advisories.
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Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla claims state’s case against her is ‘weak’
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla was released on a warning after appearing in court for allegedly inciting the 2021 July riots.
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Watch: Opposition parties react to Geordin Hill-Lewis moving council meeting online
Opposition parties staged a protest outside the Cape Town Civic Centre after Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis moved the council meeting online.
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Rwanda’s Kagame vows to deal with South Africa if Ramaphosa wants war
The war in eastern DRC takes a diplomatic turn as Rwandan President Paul Kagame challenges South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa.
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SANDF still active in ‘peacekeeping’ as M23 advances towards Bukavu
M23 rebels are advancing towards Bukavu, raising fears of a wider conflict. Meanwhile, Defence Minister Angie Motshekga says SANDF troops remain active in DRC peacekeeping efforts.
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Cape Town mayor rules out suspending officials linked to alleged tender fraud probe
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis refuses to suspend JP Smith and Xanthea Limberg over an ongoing tender fraud investigation.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Thursday, 30 January 2025
South Africa weather forecast for 30 January 2025: Provincial forecasts and fire danger warnings from SAWS. Stay updated on today’s weather.
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Dr CF Visserskool tragedy still under investigation, authorities confirm
Authorities continue investigating the Dr CF Visserskool car accident that killed three pupils.
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Angie Motshekga reportedly ditches defence portfolio committee meeting
Angie Motshekga faces backlash for postponing a defence meeting amid the SANDF crisis in the DRC.
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How popular is rugby in South Africa?
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Wednesday, 29 January 2025
South Africa weather forecast for 29 January 2025: Provincial forecasts and fire danger warnings from SAWS. Stay updated on today’s weather.
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SANDF white flag was no surrender to M23, top official confirms
SANDF has denied surrendering to M23 rebels after a viral video showed troops raising a white flag in Goma.
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Putco confirms depot bus fire was arson attack
Putco has confirmed that arson caused fires at four depots in Mpumalanga, destroying 47 buses and injuring two employees.
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Anant Singh appointed to WEF Global Arts and Culture Council
Singh is known for using the medium of film to speak out against the injustices of apartheid as well as significant social issues like HIV/AIDS and gender-based violence.
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South Africa outlines G20 Presidency plans at WEF
President Ramaphosa revealed that South Africa’s message at WEF “resonated with the participants in Davos”.
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Putco bus fleet gutted in raging fire at Moloto depot
A fire at Putco’s Moloto depot gutted 15 buses critical to Gauteng’s public transport.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Tuesday, 28 January 2025
South Africa weather forecast for 28 January 2025: Provincial forecasts and fire danger warnings from SAWS. Stay updated on today’s weather.
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What’s happening in DRC? – Here’s everything you must know
M23 rebels seize Goma in DRC, forcing thousands to flee. Nine SANDF soldiers among peacekeepers killed in escalating violence. Here’s the history of the conflict and the latest updates.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Monday, 27 January 2025
South Africa weather forecast for 27 January 2025 highlights yellow wind warnings along the coast and fire risks in the Northern and Western Cape.
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Democratic Alliance trigger urgent reset in GNU over Expropriation Act
The DA calls for an urgent reset, accusing the ANC of unilateral actions.
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Andiswa Mengo crumbles under pressure as cross-examination heats up
Mbenenge’s lawyer, Advocate Muzi Sikhakhane, pressed Mengo on discrepancies between her signed and unsigned statements.
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Janusz Waluś spews bigotry in new disturbing interview
In the interview, Waluś said he believes that black people are “not equipped to rule a country” and described white people as the “superior race.”
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Saturday, 25 January 2025
Stay updated with the South Africa weather forecast for Friday, 24 January 2025. Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms expected in several regions.
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JP Smith and other Cape Town top officials offices raided
Police raided the offices of Cape Town MMCs JP Smith and Xanthea Limberg on Friday, linked to an investigation into tender fraud. Here’s what we know so far.