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South Africa faces hotter, drier months as powerful El Niño develops
South Africa is likely to experience below-normal rainfall and above-normal temperatures over the coming months as a strong El Niño event develops in...
Western Cape braces for flooding as severe storms spread towards Gauteng
South Africans are being warned to prepare for a major change in weather this week, with disruptive rainfall, damaging winds, severe thunderstorms and...
South Africans face major fuel price hikes from Wednesday
South African motorists face a significant increase at the pumps from Wednesday, 2 September 2026, with petrol rising by R1.34 per litre and...
Airlink’s dramatic Cape Town stadium flyover sparks global safety debate
Two Airlink passenger jets flying metres above DHL Stadium in Cape Town have sparked an international aviation safety debate after footage of the...
SASSA Gold Card Holders Have Until 31 August to Switch
Social grant beneficiaries still using South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) Gold Cards have until 31 August 2026 to switch to Postbank Black...
Former World Champion Zolani Tete Shot Dead in Mdantsane
South African boxing is mourning the death of former two-division world champion Zolani “Last Born” Tete, who was shot and killed at his...
South Africa Faces Sharp Fuel Price Increases in September 2026
South African motorists face steep fuel price increases in September, with diesel expected to rise by almost R3 per litre. Mid-month data from...
ESPN Co-Founder Bill Rasmussen Dies Aged 93
ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen died at his home in Land O’ Lakes, Florida, on Tuesday, 18 August 2026. He was 93. Rasmussen died...
South Africa launches Electronic Travel Authorisation system
South Africa has officially launched its Electronic Travel Authorisation system, giving eligible international travellers a digital route to apply for permission to enter...
Lunar eclipse South Africa: When and where to watch
South Africans will be able to watch a deep partial lunar eclipse during the early hours of Friday, 28 August 2026. At maximum...
