3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (305+ words) A rare 10 September 1981 snowfall blanketed Johannesburg and parts of the interior, disrupting transport and infrastructure, according to The South African. On 10 September 1981 a rare and heavy snowfall swept across large parts of South Africa’s interior, leaving Johannesburg and surrounding towns…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (289+ words) The South African Weather Service forecasts dry, clear conditions across Gauteng this weekend with highs of 28°C in Pretoria and 26°C in Johannesburg and 0% chance of rain. Gauteng residents can expect a dry, mostly clear weekend, with the South African…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (458+ words) A clear comparison of Botswana’s new child support and old-age pension with South Africa’s SASSA grants, showing payment amounts, ages and key differences. Botswana and South Africa both provide cash support to vulnerable citizens, but the size, structure and eligibility…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (405+ words) President Cyril Ramaphosa declared Wednesday, November 4, 2026, a national public holiday to coincide with the local government elections, the government gazette shows. The declaration links the additional day off directly to the local government elections and is intended to allow South…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (360+ words) Two men received effective life terms after convictions in the beating and disappearance of Musawenkosi Sithole; two co-accused got 15 years each. Two men have been sentenced to spend the rest of their lives behind bars after a KwaZulu-Natal court convicted…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago   (402+ words) A R12,000 monthly rent can shrink after levies, rates, maintenance and vacancies. Experts warn operating costs can take about 35%, leaving roughly R8,000–R8,500. Buying a property to let can look like a straightforward way to earn passive income, but the rent a tenant…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago   (407+ words) According to The South African, seven coastal towns in South Africa from Paternoster to Mossel Bay offer whitewashed buildings, blue water and Mediterranean vibes. According to The South African, you don’t need to fly to Europe to find Mediterranean charm…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago   (427+ words) A 23-year-old, Noluvuyo Sinyikatha, was convicted in Mthatha for the drowning death of six‑year‑old Likuwe Mpokopi. Sentencing is set for 18 Sept 2026. A 23-year-old woman, Noluvuyo Sinyikatha, has been convicted of murdering six-year-old Likuwe Mpokopi after the child’s body…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (426+ words) The IEC says it will not reopen nominations after 2,274 candidates failed to submit lists by the deadline. Final candidate list due 16 September. The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has confirmed it will not reopen the candidate nomination process after…...