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Late-winter cold snap grips South Africa with snow, wind and rain Snow and gusty winds forecast as cold front approaches — the warning comes as the South African Weather Service (SAWS) issues several alerts for regions across the country, highlighting a turbulent shift in weather patterns despite the calendar inching closer to spring. Icy Roads, Disruptive Snowfall, and Damaging Winds Expected According to SAWS, a cold front in South Africa is expected to cause widespread disruptions from Thursday, with isolated to scattered rain, snowfall warnings, and gusty winds sweeping across multiple provinces. The forecast includes: Light snow over the high-lying…

E-Hailing Platforms Under Pressure as NEFSA Plans Nationwide Protest Uber and Bolt respond to e-hailing driver strike amid growing unrest in South Africa’s transport sector. The strike, planned by the National E-Hailing Federation of South Africa (NEFSA), has drawn national attention to long-standing issues such as driver earnings, platform commission rates, safety, and working conditions. The situation has intensified as e-hailing drivers prepare for a possible nationwide shutdown, with both Uber South Africa and Bolt South Africa issuing public statements addressing the concerns and affirming their positions. NEFSA Strike Raises Sector-Wide Concerns The NEFSA strike aims to draw attention to…

Excitement Builds as PowerBall and PowerBall Plus Results Are Announced PowerBall and PowerBall Plus Results | 29 July 2025 are now officially available, bringing excitement and anticipation to thousands of hopeful players across South Africa. The National Lottery South Africa, proudly operated by ITHUBA, has released the winning numbers for both draws conducted on Tuesday evening. Whether you’re checking to claim your winnings or verifying the numbers, we’ve got you covered with all the key details. Latest PowerBall Results – Tuesday, 29 July 2025 The main PowerBall results for 29 July 2025 are as follows: Winning Numbers: 04, 17, 20,…

Bash reshapes retail landscape The Foschini Group’s e-commerce platform, Bash, has proven to be an online shopping “game-changer” in South Africa, amassing over eight million downloads within just three years of launch. This milestone marks a significant shift in how South Africans engage with fashion and lifestyle retail, reflecting Bash’s rapid rise as the country’s leading digital retail platform. Bash e-commerce platform powers Foschini Group online sales The Foschini Group (TFG) recently released its annual integrated report for the 2024/25 financial year, showcasing Bash’s impressive achievements. The report confirmed that Bash has become the number one fashion and lifestyle retailer…

SAA Announces Landmark Direct Flight Connecting Cape Town and Mauritius South African Airways (SAA) has announced a significant milestone: a new international flight launching in South Africa that connects Cape Town and Mauritius directly. This development marks the airline’s first-ever direct route between the two destinations and is poised to enhance leisure travel and tourism ties between the countries. SAA opens Cape Town-Mauritius route The new international flight will officially launch on Tuesday, 9 December 2025. Operating three times a week—on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays—the route introduces added convenience for both South African and Mauritian travellers. The outbound flight will…

Lotto Shock: One Ticket Holds R30 Million, Still No Claim Have you checked your Lotto ticket? R30 million has been won, and one lucky South African might not even know it yet. The Saturday night Lotto Plus1 draw produced a life-changing win, and the ticket holder is yet to come forward to claim their fortune. Lotto Plus1 Jackpot Winner Still Unidentified A single ticket in South Africa’s Lotto Plus1 jackpot has matched all six winning numbers and the bonus ball, securing a massive R30,211,138.30 win. According to Ithuba, the National Lottery operator, the winner of this R30 million lottery win…

Temperatures to drop with Western Cape rain South Africa cold front weather update midweek headlines the national forecast as the country moves from a mild Monday to a significantly colder midweek period. According to the South African Weather Service (SAWS), the latest midweek weather forecast shows a strong cold front expected to hit the country starting Wednesday, bringing widespread rainfall, gusty winds and cool temperatures. Calm Before the Storm: Monday’s Tranquil Conditions South Africans began the week under stable weather conditions. The SAWS issued a “NIL” warning for Monday, July 28, signaling no major weather threats across the country. Much…

Trump’s accelerated ultimatum increases pressure on Putin for Ukraine ceasefire US President Donald Trump said he would cut the timeline for Russian leader Vladimir Putin to reach a truce with Ukraine or face potential economic penalties, ramping up pressure on Moscow to bring the fighting to a halt. This Trump Putin truce deadline marks a significant escalation in diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. New 10-day ultimatum to Putin Trump announced during talks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Scotland that he plans to reduce the deadline to about 10 to 12 days from the announcement…

High-speed rail to transform travel and infrastructure across Limpopo The bullet train project from Gauteng to Limpopo underway marks a historic leap in South Africa’s transportation infrastructure. Announced as the country’s first high-speed rail initiative, this ambitious project aims to link major urban and rural hubs through modern, efficient rail travel. Gauteng to Limpopo rail line promises transformation The bullet train South Africa has long envisioned is becoming reality. With key stops in Hammanskraal, Bela-Bela, Mokopane, Louis Trichardt, and Musina, the new line is set to dramatically cut travel time between Pretoria and Polokwane to just 90 minutes. Trains will…

Uganda Cranes to Reveal Tournament Roster at FUFA Complex Uganda Cranes CHAN 2024 squad announcement will be made on Monday, 28th July 2025, at 11:00 AM from the FUFA Complex in Mengo, Kampala. This much-anticipated declaration will set the tone for Uganda’s campaign in the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024. This FUFA official update was confirmed by Communications Director Ahmed Hussein, who noted that the technical team currently in charge of the Uganda Cranes final squad is ready to unveil the players selected for the prestigious continental tournament. The announcement is expected to draw national attention, as football fans…