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Minister Ramokgopa assures South Africa will resolve load shedding crisis by end of the week. Eskom implemented Stage 6 load shedding, aiming for normality. Ramokgopa confident in overcoming the crisis, urges country to adapt to normal conditions.
Severe thunderstorms and rain in Limpopo and KZN may cause local flooding and infrastructure damage. Yellow Level 2 warnings issued for both regions. Disruptive rain expected in extreme north-eastern KZN Extended outlook predicts isolated showers in eastern provinces and hot weather in north-western areas. Yellow Level 1 warning for sea travel between Lambert’s Bay and Cape Point due to damaging winds.
A man’s body was found in Letaba River in Lulekani, Limpopo. Police are investigating the incident after the 36-year-old man, reported missing, was discovered in the crocodile and hippopotamus-infested river. Community members noticed clothes in the river, leading to the discovery of the body with matching identification. In a separate incident, a boy went missing in Dwaalboom floods.
Germany’s conservative party led by Friedrich Merz wins election but falls short of expected 30% vote share. Far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) celebrates record second-place result of 20.8%. Merz aims to form a coalition quickly but may face delays. AfD’s Alice Weidel acknowledges strong support in the east.
A father in Finetown, near Ennerdale, Johannesburg, has been arrested for allegedly sexually abusing his 7-year-old daughter for years. The abuse began after the passing of her mother, leaving her emotionally scarred. The girl bravely confided in someone, leading to the father’s arrest. Community leader William Mphahlele expressed shock over the cruelty towards the vulnerable child.
Cogta Minister Hlabisa aims to improve local government under the GNU by addressing debt collection issues. Following President Ramaphosa’s Sona, Hlabisa highlighted financial mismanagement as a key challenge leading to service delivery failures. He plans to present a memo listing debts to Cabinet and engage with businesses to ensure municipalities pay up.
Liverpool dominated Manchester City in a 2-0 win, with Mohamed Salah shining. City struggled without key players like Haaland and De Bruyne. Salah scored and assisted, outperforming City’s efforts. Gvardiol was unable to stop Salah, leading to a disheartening defeat for City.
Africa has 54 countries with borders created during the 1884-1885 Berlin Conference. Al Jazeera explores the continent’s unique borders, including Bir Tawil, a 2,000sq-km land unclaimed by Egypt or Sudan due to a straight-line border drawn by Britain in 1899. This uninhabited area raises questions about colonial legacies and territorial disputes.
India’s Virat Kohli’s unbeaten century led the team to a six-wicket victory over Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy Group A match in Dubai. Pakistan’s total of 241 was not enough as India comfortably chased it down in 42.3 overs. Kohli’s stellar performance puts India on the verge of reaching the semi-finals, while Pakistan faces elimination.
Fidelity ADT warns homeowners in Jhb of a new scam involving criminals posing as water officials. Incidents reported in Craighall and surrounding areas where scammers demand immediate deposits to prevent removal of water meters. Criminals work with insiders, making it difficult to verify legitimacy. Homeowners urged to be cautious of impersonators and extortion attempts by fake municipal workers.
