Severe thunderstorms expected to hit various provinces in SA

rain drops seen from a car windscreen The North West Cooperative Governance department says disaster management teams are on high alert to respond to any eventuality following heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.   The department urges residents across the province to exercise extreme caution after the South African Weather Service placed the province under a Yellow…

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Man shot dead on the Cape Flats

Graphic depicting a fatal shooting A 24-year-old man has been gunned down in Manenberg on the Cape Flats. Police spokesperson FC van Wyk says the deceased was walking on Gonubie Road when two people approached him and opened fire. He says the man collapsed and died. No one has been arrested. Van Wyk says police…

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Djokovic reaches Miami Open semis, Sabalenka into final

Novak Djokovic (SRB) hits a forehand against Sebastian Korda (USA)(not pictured) in a men’s singles quarterfinal on day ten of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, FL, USA on March 27, 2025. 2 minutes Novak Djokovic is two wins away from capturing a 100th career title after beating Sebastian Korda 6-3 7-6(4),…

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Mogotsi knew about political killings team’s disbandment: Mkhwanazi

KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi testifying at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria, September 19, 2025. KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has told the Madlanga Commission in Pretoria that North-West businessman Brown Mogotsi knew about the disbandment of the province’s political killings task team before he did. He says this was revealed in a…

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Contingency plans ready for Matric 2025: Gwarube

Pupil writing an exam Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says contingency measures are in place to address any unforeseen circumstances during the matric examinations. More than 900 000 candidates are expected to sit for the exams starting on Tuesday. Gwarube says provinces have also prepared alternative venues to ensure the examinations proceed smoothly in the…

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