Large numbers of people have been flocking to the beaches of Cape Town, which is in the grip of a heatwave. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says record-breaking temperatures have persisted across parts of the Western Cape this week. Temperatures of over 40 degrees Celsius have been recorded in the Cape Town Central Business District (CBD). Mthokozisi Mkhungo from …

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The United Democratic Movement (UDM) says it has written to National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza to request that Parliament accords the late Congress of the People (COPE) leader Mosiuoa Lekota appropriate recognition. The party says that as the founding chairperson of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), Parliament could organise activities to honour Lekota. Lekota died in a hospital in …

Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee will today hear the evidence of four witnesses who are members of the public. The committee is investigating allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption and political interference in the justice system. Friday’s four public submissions follow that of Kishene Chetty. Members of the committee expressed mixed views about Kishene’s evidence. They were concerned that it was about …

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) says it is closely observing the developments in the Middle East and their potential impact on global shipping routes. SAMSA CEO, Dennis Mqadi, says they are equipped to support all vessels choosing to navigate past South Africa’s coastline. This as they anticipate a possible increase in maritime traffic. Mqadi also says they are …

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Western Cape health authorities say several facilities have reported more elderly patients presenting with dehydration. Temperatures in the upper 30s and sometimes exceeding 40 degrees are being experienced in the city and across parts of the Western Cape. Western Cape Minister of Health and Wellness, Mireille Wenger, is urging residents to stay hydrated, avoid prolonged sun exposure and regularly check …

Former African National Congress (ANC) spokesperson Smuts Ngonyama says the late Congress of People (COPE) leader Mosiuoa Lekota understood the importance of democracy in South Africa. Ambassador Ngonyama who is also the COPE co-founder says he will remember Lekota for his unwavering commitment to the people of South Africa during Apartheid. Lekota’s memorial service has concluded at the Bloemfontein City …

The US ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell III has backtracked and apologised about remarks he made about the “Kill the Boer” chant. He recently condemned the chant as hate speech at a Biznews Conference in Hermanus in the Western Cape. Thanks to @BizNewsCOM for hosting me yesterday. I want to clarify that while my personal view—like that of …

Several learners are receiving medical attention following a gas leak at a school in Wentworth, south of Durban. Paramedics say they received a call from the school reporting that learners were having difficulty breathing. Garrith Jameson, spokesperson for the private ambulance service, who is on the scene, says the source of the gas or chemical is unknown. Private ambulance spokesperson …