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• Weather update: Severe storms and flooding threaten multiple provinces December 8, 2023 4:48 pm The Citizen (South Africa) Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region. The South African Weather Service (Saws) released its latest weather forecast for Saturday, 9 December. The weather service has warned about disruptive rain …
• News24 | Around 60 injured as bus goes off Long Tom Pass in Mpumalanga December 8, 2023 4:47 pm News24 About 60 people were injured after a bus veered off the road on the Long Tom Pass, in Mpumalanga, and went down the cliff, paramedics said. Emer-G-Med spokesperson Kyle van Reenen said at least three commuters were critically injured. It is not yet clear …
• Tips for driving to Mozambique these holidays December 8, 2023 4:11 pm BusinessLIVE With traffic volumes expected to increase substantially on the Maputo Corridor between Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Maputo this festive season, Trans African Concessions (TRAC) will put measures in place to prevent major backlogs and traffic delays. TRAC …
• Bathing suits or umbrellas: here’s what to expect, weather wise, this weekend December 8, 2023 2:14 pm Cape Times Rain is predicted for much of the country for the weekend ahead. According to the South African Weather Service (Saws), widespread rain is predicted over the eastern half of the country, a welcome relief for the farming community however, the forecaster …
• US promises SA funds for climate change December 8, 2023 1:56 pm Mail & Guardian America has pledged $53 million for developing countries. (Photo by: Universal Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) The US has committed more than $53 million to support various developing cities, including Mbombela (Nelspruit) in South …
• Prison break! – Convicted murderer escapes Mpumalanga Correctional Services December 8, 2023 1:12 pm The Citizen (South Africa)
• Weather service warns of heavy rain from Sunday December 8, 2023 1:01 pm TDPel Media South Africa – The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of widespread heavy rain in the days ahead, which could result in flooding or river flooding that might cause significant disruption in some provinces . Initially the weather this weekend …
• Boksburg multi-million fraudster Hilda Steenkamp sentenced to 50 years December 8, 2023 12:00 pm The Citizen (South Africa) Steenkamp was found guilty of over 330 counts of theft from her former employer over a 13-year period. Boksburg accountant Hildegard Steenkamp has been sentenced to an effective 50 years in prison for stealing R537m from her former employer. The …
• Soul Ngwane: Harmonizing Cultures Through Afro Soul and Siswati Melodies December 8, 2023 11:29 am South Africa Today In the rhythmic heart of Mbombela, in Mpumalanga, a musical maestro named Soul Ngwane emerges as a powerful advocate for cultural celebration and linguistic pride. This Afro Soul and Pop artist has not only graced the music scene since 2009 but has become …
• Empowering Palates and Dreams: Mpumi’s Catering & Cleaning Services December 8, 2023 11:29 am South Africa Today In the heart of KaBokweni, Mpumalanga, a culinary and service-oriented gem named Mpumi’s Catering & Cleaning Services shines brightly, proudly owned by the dynamic and selfless Mpumi Mmadi. This 100% black female-owned company has become a beacon of …
• Chantelle Thwala: A Rising Star vying for Sho Mnaka Brand Juvenile Ambassador Title December 8, 2023 11:29 am South Africa Today In the peaceful area of Madadeni, nestled within the scenic landscapes of Nkomazi under the Nkomazi Local Municipality, a young sensation named Chantelle Thwala is making waves. At just 10 years old, Chantelle, a learner at Wisdom of Grace Primary School, …
• Zaba RSA Set to Ignite Extreme Lifestyle Lounge with Electrifying Performance December 8, 2023 11:29 am South Africa Today In a celebration of rhythm and beats, Extreme Lifestyle Lounge in Msholozi, White River, Mpumalanga, is gearing up to host the sensational Durban-born artist, Zaba RSA, renowned for his chart-topping hit “IPlan” featuring Dlala Thukzin and Sykes. The stage …
• Gordhan: Law enforcement is not acting against corruption December 8, 2023 11:29 am Engineering News Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has blasted law enforcement agencies, saying that they must come to the fore to address State capture and corruption at State-owned entities.  Addressing Parliament's Select Committee for Public Enterprises …
• Rand Water concerned by escalating municipal water debt, reaches stalemate December 8, 2023 10:40 am Engineering News Rand Water on Friday called on municipalities to urgently pay their water debt as the amount owing to the water utility escalates and threatens its financial position. The water utility said it is deeply concerned over the escalating debts, currently …
• Municipal official arrested for allegedly paying to access forensic report into maladministration December 8, 2023 10:35 am IOL A 64-year-old assistant finance manager at the eMalahleni Local Municipality has appeared before the Witbank Magistrate’s Court facing corruption charges. Edwin Mphikeleli Sibiya appeared in the Mpumalanga Court on Thursday after he was arrested by the …
• Foreign tourists robbed, while another bus ferrying Australian tourists was shot at in North West December 8, 2023 10:35 am IOL Police in the North West have heightened visibility and patrols following two incidents where buses transporting foreign tourists were attacked in the province. Colonel Adéle Myburgh, provincial police spokesperson in North West told IOL that they are …
• Disputes, organised crime behind murders December 8, 2023 10:11 am Cape Times The country’s high murder rate can be attributed to disputes between people, vigilantism and organised crime. This is according to the latest data released at a summit on evidence-based policing which was hosted by the Institute of Security Studies (ISS) …
• Nersa boosts energy-generating capacity with 98 new facilities December 8, 2023 6:56 am Cape Times The National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s (Nersa) announcement that it had registered 98 generation facilities during the second quarter (July to September) of the 2023/24 financial year has been cautiously welcomed by experts and unions. Nersa …
• How much does it cost to play a round at Johan Rupert’s Leopard Creek? December 8, 2023 6:55 am The South African Set on the doorstep of the Kruger National Park, Leopard Creek Country Club offers perhaps the most exclusive round of golf in South Africa. Johan Rupert’s dream golf venue The brainchild of Johan Rupert, the stunning bushveld golf course is a fixture on …
• Chasing rowing dreams all the way to the Paris Olympics December 8, 2023 4:07 am BusinessLIVE Chasing dreams has seen her moving to Michigan University, and then herself being chased by Cambridge University — but home is where the heart is and champion rower Paige Badenhorst is now finally back in SA. She has already achieved one of those dreams — …