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The South African Weather Service said it was monitoring a tropical storm off the east coast.
Tropical storm not a threat to SA, severe weather conditions forecast in multiple provinces
- The SA Weather Service warns of hot, humid conditions and severe thunderstorms in several provinces, including the Northern Cape, North West, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, and Eastern Cape.
- A Yellow Level 2 warning is in place due to the possibility of flooding and large amounts of small hail.
- The SAWS is monitoring tropical storm Gezani east of Madagascar, which could intensify and move through the Mozambique Channel, but currently poses no direct threat to South Africa.
The water supply from Theewaterskloof Dam has been disrupted.
Dam disaster: Cape Town urged to slash water use after 2 treatment plants shut down
- Cape Town’s water supply is facing a major challenge due to an interruption in raw water from Theewaterskloof Dam.
- The interruption led to the shutdown of the Blackheath and Faure water treatment plants, reducing water production by 55%.
- Residents and businesses are urged to reduce water use to essential purposes to maintain system stability.
Convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester.
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Thabo Bester’s urgent bid for prison transfer struck from court roll
- Thabo Bester’s urgent challenge to his transfer to eBongweni Correctional Centre was struck off the court roll.
- The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria found the application was not properly enrolled.
- The court ruled that Bester’s defence team did not provide sufficient justification for the shortened time frames given to the Department of Correctional Services.
The ANC and the DA have clashed over who should take the credit for local foot-and-mouth disease vaccine production.
Political row erupts over SA’s FMD vaccine success
- The ANC and DA disagree over who deserves credit for the revival of local foot-and-mouth disease vaccine production in South Africa.
- The ANC asserts that the groundwork for this achievement was laid by previous ANC-led administrations, particularly highlighting former minister Thoko Didiza’s initiatives and investments.
- The DA, however, has welcomed the restart of vaccine production under Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen, claiming it as a significant milestone for agricultural biosecurity.
Pick n Pay has warned its headline loss per share would widen by more than 20% after weak sales and turnover growth in the 48 weeks to 1 February.
Pick n Pay crashes as Black Friday pain casts doubt on turnaround hopes
- Pick n Pay shares plummeted after a trading update revealed widening losses and disappointing sales, particularly in its clothing division.
- Analysts are questioning whether Pick n Pay can achieve its goal of South African stores reaching break-even by 2028 due to weak consumer spending and strong competition.
- The update suggests margins declined, and investors may need to wait longer for the benefits of store closures and a more profitable Pick n Pay.
Hacjivah Dayimani (with ball) will rejoin the Stormers on a short-term deal from French club Racing 92.
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Lock crisis leads Stormers to a familiar and flamboyant old face
- Hacjivah Dayimani is set to return to the Stormers as injury cover for the remainder of the season.
- Dayimani, who previously played for Racing 92, will fill in for injured locks Salmaan Moerat and Ruben van Heerden.
- The Stormers plan to utilise Dayimani’s versatility and explosiveness in their loose trio, potentially shifting Ben-Jason Dixon to lock.
Ronette and Antonie Marx star in the Showmax reality TV show Volspoed.
‘Chasing our dreams’: Ronette and Antonie Marx race into SA hearts with Showmax’s Volspoed
- Ronette Marx, a former Miss South Africa finalist and model, stars in the Showmax reality TV show Volspoed with her husband Antonie, showcasing their lives in motorsport, business, and family.
- Ronette plays a key role in marketing their motorsport ventures while also running her own aesthetics clinic, Age Zero Aesthetics, and building her brand in beauty and lifestyle.
- The couple shares the realities of their hard-working, adventurous lifestyle, inspiring others to pursue their passions and dreams.
*These summaries were written with the support of Gemini Pro AI.
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