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South Africa: Weather Warnings for Several Provinces
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms over parts of Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, and KwaZulu-Natal.According to the Weather Service, the yellow level 2 warning is valid from Tuesday, 11 November 2025, between 12:00 and 21:59, covering Gauteng, the escarpment and the Highveld of Mpumalanga, and the southwestern Bushveld of Limpopo.Additionally, a level 4 warning has been issued for KwaZulu-Natal.
Follow us on WhatsApp | LinkedIn for the latest headlines "Isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers, accompanied by possible heavy downpours, damaging winds, large amounts of small hail and lightning leading to localised flooding of susceptible roads, low-lying areas and bridges, minor vehicle accidents and localized damage to infrastructure, settlements (informal), property, vehicles, livelihood and livestock are expected over Gauteng, the escarpment and Highveld of...
Galliford Try in new bid to rid delayed scheme of legionella
Galliford Try has retaken control of the water system at a delayed south coast care project in an attempt to solve a stubborn legionella problem.
Due to have been completed in 2023, Worthing Integrated Care Centre (WICC) was handed over to the NHS in December last year, after Galliford Try thought it had fixed the issue.
But fresh traces of legionella bacteria were detected in its water supply earlier this year and Galliford Try has now fitted a new, larger water pump, which it believes may resolve the fault.
It has also formally accepted the system back under its control to carry out further remedial work.
Sophie Cox, leader of Worthing Borough Council, said: “We understand how frustrating the delays are for everyone involved in this project ─ the NHS, the GP surgeries relocating and patients, as well as...
South Africa’s road to political unity is long
Once a home for activists of all races, the ANC now faces an identity challenge as racial divisions in politics deepen.
Does the ANC really need whites in its ranks? ANC Youth League president Collen Malatji sparked this controversial debate when he said he wants to see more racial diversity in the party.
He made the remarks during a youth rally in the Eastern Cape at the weekend, where he expressed concern over the lack of white participation in the youth league.
Malatji questioned why, decades after democracy, young white South Africans are still largely absent from the ANC’s structures, especially considering the pivotal role played by figures like Joe Slovo, Denis Goldberg and other white comrades during the liberation struggle.
“We have to ask ourselves,” Malatji said, “why white youth do not see the ANC...
South Africa: More Witnesses to Testify in Lusikisiki Mass Murder Trial
More Witnesses to Testify in Lusikisiki Mass Murder Trial The Mthatha High Court is set to hear more witness testimonies in the Lusikisiki mass murder trial, reports Ewn. Two witnesses have completed their testimonies about the brutal attack, where 18 people were shot and killed in Ngobozana village in September. One survivor recalled, through tears, how gunmen stormed their home and killed her only daughter, Ruth King. Another witness said he was left traumatised after losing his wife in the attack. New witnesses are set to testify in the matter, providing their accounts of the ordeal. Six men have been accused of the mass murder and face charges, including conspiracy to commit murder.Gauteng Residents Warned of Severe StormsGauteng authorities have urged residents to stay alert as severe thunderstorms are expected across most parts of the province,...
