South Africa weather forecast for Friday, 20 October 2023
The South Africa weather forecast for Friday warns of damaging winds, extreme fire conditions, and intense downpours across various provinces.
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Julius Malema firearms trial confirmed for 2024: Here’s everything you must know
The Julius Malema firearms trial, stemming from a 2018 incident, is set to resume in July 2024 after a failed attempt to dismiss the charges.
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PRASA resumes train service in Gqeberha
The service, which returned on Monday, 16 October 2023, runs in the morning and afternoon and costs a flat fee of R9.
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Contingency plans in place ahead of Lebombo border protest
The BMA has been requested to receive a memorandum from the community which highlights challenges, including criminal acts at and along the Lebombo port of entry.
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South Africa weather forecast for Thursday, 19 October 2023
South Africa is likely to experience a range of weather conditions on Thursday, including extreme fire danger in the Northern Cape’s Hantam Municipality.
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Durban beaches closed due to murky substance: Here’s everything you must know
The temporary closure of Durban’s beaches is due to unsafe water conditions following recent heavy rains.
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Cairo International Film Festival postponed amid brewing tensions in Israel-Hamas war
The Cairo Film Festival has been indefinitely postponed due to the intensifying Israel-Hamas conflict.
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Three die, teenager missing in Eastern Cape rains
In the Nyandeni Local Municipality, three people have lost their lives in separate incidents.
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Vredefort community under heavy police watch after suspicious deaths of two toddlers
The deaths of two toddlers in Vredefort have triggered a heavy police presence in the community amid ongoing investigations and simmering tensions.
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Gift of the Givers is on the ground in Gaza
Imtiaz Sooliman calls for negotiations and compromise. ‘The only way to solve the problem is to do what is just.’
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Disaster response teams on the ground amid rains
Meanwhile, in Durban, the eThekwini Municipality has urged motorists to buckle up, switch on headlights and drive safely as many roads have been affected by heavy rainfall.
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Israel airstrike on al-Ahli Arab Hospital kills more than 500 innocent patients
The Israel airstrike on al-Ahli Arab Hospital marks a grim chapter in the ongoing conflict, claiming over 500 innocent lives and sparking international outcry.
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South Africa weather forecast for Wednesday, 18 October 2023
South Africa’s weather forecast for Wednesday, 18 October 2023, exhibits a diverse climate across the provinces with no severe alerts, indicating a relatively calm weather day.
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DIRCO clears the air on controversial Hamas ‘support’ phone call
DIRCO has clarified the recent phone call between Minister Naledi Pandor and Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh.
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Mauritius is the latest nation to decriminalise same-sex relations in a divided continent
The Mauritian Supreme Court found that section 250 of the 1838 Mauritius Criminal Code, which criminalises anal sex between two consenting adult men, violates the 1968 Mauritius constitution.
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Hamas-Israeli conflict: What’s at stake for Egypt
Egypt performs a balancing act in managing relations between Israel and Palestine.
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Court error causes years of delay in prisoner’s appeal
Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services received 2,244 complaints from prisoners appealing their sentences. KZN accounted for nearly half of these.
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African states urged to lobby International Criminal Court on Gaza
Southern African Litigation Centre says reports of war crimes must be probed
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South Africa weather forecast for Tuesday, 17 October 2023
South Africa braces for disruptive weather on Tuesday, including dangerous flooding in KwaZulu-Natal and severe thunderstorms in Limpopo.
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Eskom raises hopes of ending loadshedding with ahead-of-schedule return of Kusile Unit 1
Eskom accelerated hopes of alleviating loadshedding with the early return of Kusile Unit 1, adding a substantial 800 MW to the national grid.
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President Ramaphosa hails Springbok victory
The Springboks win in Paris has set the team up for a semi-final against England on Saturday, 21 October.
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South Africa weather forecast for Monday, 16 October 2023
Here’s a detailed weather forecast for every province on Monday.
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Weather warnings: Heavy rain, floods expected in these parts of SA on Monday, 16 October 2023
As South Africa steels itself for a tumultuous weather day, the array of warnings issued paints a concerning picture for numerous regions.
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Springs Airfield: Pilot and passenger killed in light aircraft crash
The SACAA has taken the reins of the investigation, with a pledge to issue a preliminary report within 30 days from the day of the accident.
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SA condemns violation of the Geneva Conventions
According to the World Health Organisation, the complete blockage of the Gaza Strip announced by Israel remains in effect.
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Gauteng weather: Severe thunderstorms and alerts for Sunday, 15 October 2023
The anticipated impacts include strong winds, and heavy rain which could lead to flooding, hail, and lightning strikes.
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Progress made in combatting ‘economic sabotage’ – President
The President said that in an effort to combat economic sabotage, some 20 Economic Infrastructure Task Teams have been established through the SA Police Service.
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Modise extends words of comfort to families mourning soldiers who died in Lohatla fire
Modise said they will ensure that the dependents are looked after and that the children go to school.
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Kusile pollution exemption necessary as temporary measure
He said the end of load shedding and the achievement of energy security for all South Africans is not incompatible with the pursuit of the country’s emission reduction goals.
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South Africa weather forecast for Friday, 13 October 2023
The forecast also highlights that hot and humid weather will lead to extremely uncomfortable conditions in the Lowveld and northern parts of Limpopo.