A lot can change overnight, but we’ll keep you in the know with the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa on Sunday 29 May 2022.
Light snowfall is expected in parts of South Africa on Sunday.
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) said light snowfalls on the mountains could result in the isolated loss of vulnerable livestock.
At least 16 people have been confirmed dead in the horrific multiple vehicle collision on the N3 Southbound in Pietermaritzburg on Saturday morning.
Some taxi occupants were burnt to death in the collision on the N3 Southbound between Peter Brown and Chatterton Road off-ramps in Pietermaritzburg. Emergency personnel was able to rescue a 7-year-old boy.
This weekend, Eskom says it will only be implementing Stage 1. So why isn’t that good news? Well, it’s Eskom’s warning for the weeks ahead that are particularly scary. Here’s everything you need to know.
In other news, KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala revealed that the province had not received funds to fix the damage caused by the deadly floods.
No arrests have been made after a beloved father of East Londen was brutally gunned down in his vehicle during peak traffic in Gonubie, East London.
Petrus Roets (60) was brutally gunned down in his vehicle near Gonubie offramp on 19 May 2022.
TODAY’S LATEST NEWS IN SOUTH AFRICA, Sunday 29 May
JUST IN: Light snowfall is expected in parts of SA on Sunday
Light snowfall is expected in parts of South Africa on Sunday.
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) warned that light snowfall is expected on the mountain in the following areas:
- Inxuba Yethemba
- Cradock
- Dr Beyers Naude
- Graaff-Reinet
“Light snowfalls on the mountains could result in isolated loss of vulnerable livestock. Slippery conditions due to icy roads on mountain passes could result in some isolated disruption.”
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LOOK: One ‘miracle survivor’ – aged seven – escapes N3 horror crash
At least 16 people have been confirmed dead in the horrific multiple vehicle collision on the N3 Southbound in Pietermaritzburg on Saturday morning.
Some taxi occupants were burnt to death in the collision on the N3 Southbound between Peter Brown and Chatterton Road off-ramps in Pietermaritzburg. Emergency personnel was able to rescue a 7-year-old boy.
As previously reported, two trucks, a bakkie, two minibus taxis, and five other cars were involved in a collision resulting in a fully laden taxi bursting into flames. The fire had spread to other vehicles and had engulfed the taxi with all its occupants.
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More load shedding: Weekend Stage 1 confirmed with ‘elevated risk’
If you look at it on the surface level, it might look like things at Eskom have improved in the last week. Last weekend was packed full of Stage 4 load shedding. This weekend, Eskom says it will only be implementing Stage 1. So why isn’t that good news? Well, it’s Eskom’s warning for the weeks ahead that are particularly scary. Here’s everything you need to know.
After a week full of constant Stage 2 in the evenings, Eskom will now implement Stage 1 from 5PM to 10PM on both Saturday and Sunday night.
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Zikalala says KZN has not received fund allocation for floods
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala revealed that the province has not received funds to fix the damage caused by the deadly floods. Zikalala was on Saturday briefing members of the joint ad hoc committee from the National Assembly and National Council of Provinces.
He shared that temporary housing units for people in shelters were planned to be built. Zikalala also confirmed that to date, 88 people are still unaccounted for in KZN. He added that search and rescue missing to locate the missing individuals were underway.
Speaking about the second flood that hit KZN, Zikalala said it had exacerbated the damage that was already done. MPs inquired about the R300 million in contingency reserves in KZN and the Premier said the funds were being considered.
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No arrests yet after the brutal murder of beloved East London father
No arrests have been made after a beloved father of East London was brutally gunned down in his vehicle during peak traffic in Gonubie, East London.
Petrus Roets (60) was brutally gunned down in his vehicle near Gonubie offramp on 19 May 2022. He was a senior official at the University of Fort Hare at the time of his death.
He was killed in a suspected hit after he testified in a disciplinary hearing against another employee.
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LATEST NEWS: WEATHER FORECAST, Sunday 29 May
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