Lightning in the sky. The Kouga Municipality in the Eastern Cape says its disaster management teams are already on the ground preparing for forecasted disastrous weather with heavy rainfall. This follows a severe weather warning issued by the South African Weather Service (SAWS). FYI#saws #Warning #SAWeatherService #weatheroutlook pic.twitter.com/kJ9YgXP1kB — SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) May 5,…
A person filling petrol into a car. The Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry says the fuel price increase will have a devastating impact on KwaZulu-Natal logistics-driven economy. Fuel prices increase from midnight with the retail price for all grades of petrol increasing by R3,27 cents per litre, diesel surges R5, 27 cents while illuminating paraffin…
SANParks has cautioned residents and visitors to the Garden Route National Park in the Western Cape to remain on high alert as severe weather conditions increase the risk of flooding across the region. This follows an Orange Level 8 warning issued by the South African Weather Service of disruptive rainfall for the next few days….
Fuel being refilled inside of a car. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has issued a last-minute correction to the diesel price adjustments set to take effect at midnight. In a statement released earlier, the department admitted to a calculation error in their initial announcement on Monday. The corrected figures show that diesel will…
A Yellow Level 2 warning has been issued by the South African Weather Service (SAWS) with severe thunderstorms in the eastern Free State. This as a cold snap grips the province. Weather forecast for tomorrow, 06 May 2026: Cloudy and cold to cool with isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers but widespread in places⚠️Severe thunderstorm,…
Flood warning signage. Pedestrians and motorists across the City of Ekurhuleni have been urged to be cautious when approaching low-lying bridges and flooded streams. The warning comes amid the city experiencing rainfall with possibilities of flooding at low-lying bridges. Spokesperson for the Ekurhuleni’s Emergency Management Services, William Ntladi, says they remain on high alert during the adverse weather conditions…
Hawks Major-General Hendrik Flynn testifying before the Madlanga Commission, 5 May 2026. Hawks Head of Serious Organised Crime Investigations Hendrik Flynn has told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that the theft of cocaine from Hawks premises in Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), was by design. Flynn has concluded his testimony for the day and is expected…
Weather forecast for Tuesday, 05 May 2026. The Western Cape Department of Education has announced that all schools in George, Knysna, and Oudtshoorn will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday. This as municipalities in the Garden Route and Little Karoo regions brace themselves for a Level 8 storm surge predicted to hit the region from…
A Democratic Alliance van pictured in KwaZulu-Natal. The Democratic Alliance (DA) in KwaZulu-Natal says final arrangements are underway ahead of its provincial congress set for this weekend. Delegates will gather at the Olive Convention Centre in Durban to elect its new provincial leadership ahead of the upcoming local government elections. It’s believed 10 candidates have…
Former ANC national spokesperson Pule Mabe appears in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court on 05 May 2026. Former African National Congress (ANC) National Spokesperson Pule Mabe says his current court case is hindering his contribution to the work of his organisation. Mabe and six of his co-accused are facing charges of fraud and money laundering…
