News you should know tonight: Top 5 stories you may have missed on June 2, 2025
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SA weather forecast: Expect cooler temperatures and isolated showers this week
South Africa will start the week with calm and stable weather, but the South African Weather Service (SAWS) has confirmed that isolated showers and cooler temperatures are expected to arrive by midweek. To read on, click here.
Zuma blasts Ramaphosa's US mission: 'South Africa's problems can't be fixed by outsiders'
Former President Jacob Zuma has issued a stinging rebuke of President Cyril Ramaphosa's recent diplomatic visit to Washington, asserting that South Africa should not rely on foreign powers to resolve its domestic challenges. To read on, click here.
Here's what you're likely to pay for petrol and diesel from Wednesday, June 04
Fuel taxes are set to increase for the first time in three years, but thankfully a stronger rand will shield South African motorists from fuel price hikes in June. To read on, click here.
Public safety alert: Gauteng officials warn of rising dangers in online meet-ups
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has issued a serious warning to the public amid a surge in violent crimes linked to online dating and social media mee-tups, particularly in the Maboneng precinct of Johannesburg. To read on, click here.
KZN councillor and wife implicated in alleged corruption on R29bn N3 highway upgrade
An exclusive investigation by IOL has uncovered disturbing allegations of corruption and financial misconduct involving a local politician and his wife, linked to the multi-billion rand N3 highway upgrade - a critical infrastructure project connecting Durban and Pietermaritzburg. To read on, click here.
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Youth leaders gather at the Y20 South Africa Summit to shape global governance
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One Durban beach opens, while three remain closed: Here's why
The eThekwini Municipality has once again released updated information regarding which Durban beaches and public pools are safe and open for swimming. According to the municipality, as of 14 August, one previously closed Durban beach has opened (Westbrook), while three remain closed for swimming due to poor water quality. The currently closed Durban beaches are: ANSTEY'S BEACH DOONSIDE BEACH WINKLESPRUIT REUNION 'This status of beaches and pools will be updated as and when their status changes. You can still enjoy other recreational activities at closed beaches. You just can't swim.' the municipality said. The following 19 beaches in Durban are currently open for swimming between the hours of 06:00 and 18:30: POINT BEACH UMHLANGA MAIN UMGABABA TOTI MAIN BEACH PIPELINE BEACH USHAKA ADDINGTON COUNTRY CLUB THEKWINI BEACH NORTH BEACH BAY OF PLENTY LAGUNA BEACH SOUTH BEACH WEDGE BEACH MDLOTI MAIN BATTERY BEACH BRIGHTON BRONZE BEACH WESTBROOK In addition to the open beach updates, eThekwini Municipality also updated their open pool status, revealing that there are now 40 swimming pools across Durban open to the public. These are: HAMBANATHI BELVEDERE BUFFELSDALE VERULAM STANMORE RAINHAM NTUZUMA E KWAMASHU G DURBAN NORTH UMGABABA PIPELINE TIGER ROCKS UMLAZI D UMLAZI G ISIPHINGO HILLS ANSTEY'S BEACH PADDLING BRIGHTON BEACH PADDLING AUSTERVILLE MEREWENT TESSORIERE LT KING TILLS CRESENT LAMONTVILLE ALEX BULLEY CROFTDENE BAYVIEW ARENA PARK BELLAIR WESTVILLE CLERMONT MARIANRIDGE NAGINA CHESTERVILLE CHILDREN AMUSEMENT CENTER SOUTH BEACH RACHEL FINLAYSON LAGUNA PADDLING SUTTON PARK ROCHDALE KWAMASHU D Swimming pools are open from 6:00 to 18:00, Monday to Saturday, then from 9:00 to 17:00 on Sundays and public holidays. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
