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IOL News
a day ago
- Climate
- IOL News
News you should know tonight: Top 5 stories you may have missed on June 2, 2025
Rain expected along the southern and eastern coasts midweek, with most inland areas remaining dry and cold. Good evening, IOL News family! It's Monday, June 2, 2025, and it's time for a wrap of the biggest headlines making waves in South Africa and beyond. Don't forget to join the IOL WhatsApp Channel to stay in tune, informed, and in the know 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. Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel. IOL News
News24
a day ago
- Climate
- News24
Tuesday's weather: Light rain in coastal regions; fine and cool in most provinces
Varied weather conditions are expected across provinces, according to the South African Weather Service. Gauteng, Mpumalanga, and Limpopo will enjoy fine, cool to warm weather. Coastal regions in the Western and Eastern Cape can expect light rain, while the Northern Cape faces morning fog and windy conditions in some areas. KwaZulu-Natal will experience fine weather in the morning. The weather in your province Gauteng: Fine and cool. Pretoria: 4°C — 21°C Johannesburg: 3°C — 21°C Vereeniging: 0°C — 20°C Mpumalanga: Fine and cool to warm. Mbombela: 6°C — 25°C Ermelo: 4°C — 23°C Emalahleni: 1°C — 24°C Standerton: 2°C — 24°C Skukuza: 0°C — 30°C Limpopo: Morning fog in places over the western Bushveld, otherwise fine and warm. Polokwane: 4°C — 27°C Phalaborwa: 6°C — 30°C Tzaneen: 6°C — 28°C Musina: 8°C — 30°C Lephalale: 4°C — 26°C Mokopane: 4°C — 27°C North West: Partly cloudy in the west, otherwise fine and cool. Klerksdorp: 2°C — 22°C Potchefstroom: 4°C — 22°C Mahikeng: 4°C — 22°C Rustenburg: 4°C — 23°C Vryburg: 2°C — 23°C Free State: Partly cloudy in the north, otherwise fine and cool to cold. Bloemfontein: 2°C — 21°C Welkom: 3°C — 21°C Bethlehem: -3°C — 18°C Northern Cape: Morning fog over the southern high ground, where it will be partly cloudy and cold in places, otherwise fine and cool to warm. Windy conditions are expected in the central and eastern regions. Upington: 6°C — 23°C Kimberley: 5°C — 24°C De Aar: 7°C — 20°C Alexander Bay: 9°C — 20°C Springbok: 7°C — 16°C Calvinia: 3°C — 17°C Sutherland: -7°C — 14°C Western Cape: Fine in the eastern interior with morning fog patches initially. Cloudy in the southwest and moderate rain showers along the west and south coast from the afternoon. Coastal winds will be moderate to fresh south-westerly. Cape Town: 12°C — 16°C Vredendal: 9°C — 17°C Riversdale: 8°C — 16°C George: 9°C — 16°C Worcester: 7°C — 18°C Beaufort West: 7°C — 18°C Oudtshoorn: 4°C — 17°C Eastern Cape: Fine and cool to cold, becoming cloudy along the coast in the afternoon with light rain in places. Gqeberha: 13°C — 19°C Makhanda: 6°C — 19°C Cradock: 6°C — 19°C Graaff-Reinet: 5°C — 17°C East London: 13°C — 21°C Port St Johns: 11°C — 20°C Mthatha: 7°C — 22°C Komani: 6°C — 21°C Qonce: 8°C — 20°C Kwazulu-Natal: Fine in the morning, becoming partly cloudy and cool to warm. Durban: 12°C — 23°C Richards Bay: 12°C — 25°C Pietermaritzburg: 6°C — 25°C Ladysmith: -2°C — 24°C
The Citizen
2 days ago
- The Citizen
Top 10 stories of the day: IFP deputy chief whip's ‘assassination'
Here's your daily news update for Sunday, 01 June 2025: An easy-to-read selection of our top stories. In today's news update, friends, family and community members gathered at the Bloemfontein City Hall in the Free State to pay their final respects to Olorato Mongale. The 30-year-old was killed, and her body dumped, after she went on a date last Sunday in Johannesburg. This comes as the IFP calls on police to leave no stone unturned in their search for the killers of its Deputy Chief Whip, Khethamabala Sithole. Sithole was killed by unknown assailants on Saturday evening in Katlehong, Gauteng. Provincial Secretary Alco Ngobese was also injured in the shooting and is currently receiving treatment. Weather tomorrow: 02 June 2025 The South African Weather Service (Saws) has issued a yellow level 2 warning for damaging waves between Cape Point and Plettenberg Bay on Monday. 'Heavy westerly to south-westerly swells, with wave heights of 4 to 4.5 meters, are expected between Saldanha Bay and Plettenberg Bay on Sunday, but between Cape Point and Plettenberg Bay on Monday,' warned the weather service. Full weather forecast here. Stay up to date with The Citizen – More News, Your Way. IFP want answers after deputy chief whip's 'assassination' IFP national spokesperson Mkhuleko Hlengwa said details around Sithole's death 'are still sketchy at the moment', but the party urged police to find those responsible for the murder. Picture: The Witness 'It is the IFP's expectation that the law enforcement agencies will spare no effort to bring the perpetrators of this heinous crime to justice.' CONTINUE READING: IFP want answers after deputy chief whip's 'assassination' WATCH: Olorato Mongale remembered as 'light extinguished too soon', police vow action The Mongale family have questioned how a 'broken' justice system had allowed the men accused of kidnapping to be set free into society. Olorato Mongale. Picture: X At the service, Mongale was described as an adventurous young woman who shone brightly in all she did. 'She was not just talented but also a beacon of energy and promise 'Her light was extinguished far too soon. Her life was filled with dreams, laughter and love. Let us carry her memory forward. She has gone home,' family spokesperson Criselda Kananda told mourners. CONTINUE READING: WATCH: Olorato Mongale remembered as 'light extinguished too soon', police vow action Afrikaner 'refugees' continue to arrive in US on commercial flights – reports More Afrikaners reportedly continue to leave South Africa for the United States as part of the Afrikaner resettlement programme offered by President Donald Trump. Picture for illustration. A group of Afrikaners gathered outside the American Embassy in Pretoria to deliver a memorandum to US President Donald Trump. Picture: Nigel Sibanda /The Citizen Relations between South Africa and the US have been on shaky ground amid false claims of a white genocide from the Trump administration and the signing of the Expropriation Bill. CONTINUE READING: Afrikaner 'refugees' continue to arrive in US on commercial flights – reports 'Looting using matric papers': Why did NW printing job price jump by around R100m? There are concerns of possible 'looting' and corruption within the North West education department after it signed a new matric paper printing job that costs four times what it did last year. Anxious student sitting for examination in a school hall. Picture: Stock The department has disputed the amount, but revealed the actual amount is over R100 million. It justified the cost by saying it included not only printing but also other logistics like storage and distribution. CONTINUE READING: 'Looting using matric papers': Why did NW printing job price jump by around R100m? You can still play Lotto today, after last-minute announcement There will be no disruptions to lottery operations as Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has appointed a temporary licensee. Picture: Stock Tau announced on Saturday that he has concluded successful negotiations with Ithuba Holdings and signed a temporary licence agreement for them to operate the National Lottery and Sports Pool for a period of 12 months, effective from 1 June 2025. CONTINUE READING: You can still play Lotto today, after last-minute announcement Here are five more stories of the day: Yesterday's News recap READ HERE: Suspect cleared in kidnapping case| SA mourns journalist Andrew Trench| Tshwane water warning
The South African
5 days ago
- Climate
- The South African
Weather: Another powerful cold front set to hit Gauteng next week
A powerful cold front is set to impact Gauteng and other parts of the country next week, bringing damaging winds and isolated rain showers. Just two weeks ago, the country faced its first major cold front of the year, and it appears that cold, icy weather will be the norm in June. This week, most regions have experienced relatively warm temperatures, with the exception of the Western Cape. Temperatures are anticipated to drop significantly starting Thursday. The forecast for Johannesburg predicts a minimum temperature of 5°C and a high of 15°C on Thursday. Similar temperatures are expected on Friday and Saturday, with maximums lingering in the mid-teens throughout next weekend. The cold front is set to persist until the weekend however, no official statement has been released by the South African Weather Service yet. The latest weather forecast from AccuWeather suggests the cold weather will persist from next Thursday going into the week. Going into this weekend, Gauteng residents can enjoy relatively warm weather. Pretoria will experience a maximum of 20°C for both Saturday and Sunday, while Johannesburg reaches a high of 19°C. The cold front will hit Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West and Limpopo from Thursday. 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.
News24
26-05-2025
- Climate
- News24
Tuesday's weather: Sunny for most; rain, wind in coastal regions
The South African Weather Service has warned of strong coastal winds in the Northern Cape and Western Cape. Scattered rain and showers are expected in the eastern parts of the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. The weather in your province Gauteng: The day will be fine and cool. Pretoria: 5°C — 21°C Johannesburg: 4°C — 19°C Vereeniging: 1°C — 20°C Mpumalanga: Fine and cool to cold, but it will be warm on the Lowveld with partly cloudy conditions extending to the eastern Highveld. Dress in layers to accommodate changing temperatures. Mbombela: 9°C — 23°C Ermelo: 3°C — 17°C Emalahleni: 5°C — 19°C Standerton: 3°C — 19°C Skukuza: 11°C — 28°C Limpopo: Expect fine and cool to warm weather. Comfortable conditions throughout the day. Polokwane: 8°C — 21°C Phalaborwa: 12°C — 28°C Tzaneen: 11°C — 23°C Musina: 12°C — 27°C Lephalale: 7°C — 25°C Mokopane: 9°C — 23°C North West: A fine and cool day awaits. Klerksdorp: 3°C — 20°C Potchefstroom: 2°C — 19°C Mahikeng: 5°C — 20°C Rustenburg: 5°C — 21°C Vryburg: 3°C — 21°C Free State: The weather will be fine and cool. Bloemfontein: 1°C — 18°C Welkom: 2°C — 19°C Bethlehem: 1°C — 16°C Northern Cape: Windy and cool to warm with partly cloudy skies in the south. Coastal areas will experience moderate southerly to south-easterly winds, so take care if heading to the beach. Upington: 6°C — 24°C Kimberley: 2°C — 21°C De Aar: 7°C — 20°C Alexander Bay: 12°C — 22°C Springbok: 13°C — 23°C Calvinia: 7°C — 24°C Sutherland: 2°C — 21°C Western Cape: Morning clouds over the central and eastern parts will clear, leaving fine and cool to warm conditions, but the east will remain partly cloudy. Strong south-westerly and south-easterly winds will develop along the coast in the afternoon. Cape Town: 14°C — 22°C Vredendal: 10°C — 27°C Riversdale: 12°C — 21°C George: 11°C — 19°C Worcester: 8°C — 21°C Beaufort West: 10°C — 23°C Oudtshoorn: 8°C — 23°C Eastern Cape: Morning brings light rain in some places, except the north-east. Partly cloudy and cool to cold conditions persist, with cloudy skies expected along the coast. Coastal winds will shift from southerly to north-easterly in the afternoon, becoming moderate to fresh. Gqeberha: 13°C — 19°C Makhanda: 11°C — 16°C Cradock: 7°C — 20°C Graaff-Reinet: 8°C — 20°C East London: 15°C — 19°C Port St Johns: 14°C — 21°C Mthatha: 9°C — 18°C Komani: 7°C — 18°C Qonce: 12°C — 18°C KwaZulu-Natal: Partly cloudy and cool to cold with isolated showers and rain along the coast and nearby interior regions. Winds will begin as moderate to fresh southerly to south-westerly, shifting to easterly to south-easterly by the afternoon. Durban: 18°C — 21°C Richard's Bay: 15°C — 21°C Pietermaritzburg: 9°C — 18°C Ladysmith: 6°C — 18°C
