Decoligny village residents in Mthatha in the Eastern Cape, an epicentre of deadly floods that have led to the loss of at least 78 lives, claimed they did not hear weather warnings because they were disconnected from the power supply.

Hot and windy conditions are expected in the north-western parts of the Northern Cape, according to the South African Weather Service.

Despite his small stature, Loyiso Mkhayindana had to summon all his strength to save himself and his mother from rising waters on Tuesday morning.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has assented to pleas from residents of Mthatha’s Decoligny village who insist that an investigation is needed into the deadly deluge that has claimed at least 78 lives.

The incident allegedly happened after the officers met two women at a nightclub and took them to a guesthouse in Kroonstad.

The man charged with the murder of 46-year-old pro-Palestine mom, Halima Hoosen-Preston, appeared disorientated when he entered the dock on Friday.

Major General Philani Lushaba – chief financial officer of the police’s Crime Intelligence Division – handed himself over to police in Pretoria on Friday morning.

The EFF has called on Cogta Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa to declare a national state of disaster in the Eastern Cape.

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has extended a helping hand to his Eastern Cape counterpart, Oscar Mabuyane, after flooding claimed at least 78 lives.

Carpenter Bathandwa Malipale endured a harrowing seven-hour ordeal as floods ravaged Slovo Park in Mthatha. He narrowly escaped a flooded home, witnessing devastation that claimed 57 lives.

At least 75 people have died in the Eastern Cape as severe floods and storms left a trail of destruction, especially in Mthatha West.

Welcome to The Lead, a regular podcast from News24 showcasing the best of our in-depth reporting.

Most parts of the country can expect morning fog with cold to cool conditions, but light rain is forecast for Limpopo, according to the South African Weather Service.

A Bloubergstrand couple accused of sexually abusing and exploiting their two young daughters will remain behind bars.

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Cabinet has extended its condolences to the families of those who lost loved ones in the flooding that hit several parts of the Eastern Cape.

South Africans are once again the target of misleading health hoaxes, with two unrelated but widely shared false claims circulating on Facebook and WhatsApp. One warns of a “deadly” new Covid-19 variant, called Omicron XBB, while the other sugges...

Security company owner and underworld murder-accused Andre Naudé was shot dead in Parow, Cape Town, on Thursday.

Three Durban police officers have been convicted of corruption after they solicited a R200 000 bribe to prevent arrests in a high-profile murder investigation.

The trial of five men accused of the murder of award-winning South African rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend, Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane, will be heard over three months next year.

Decoligny village residents in Mthatha in the Eastern Cape, an epicentre of deadly floods that have led to the loss of at least 78 lives, claimed they did not hear weather warnings because they were disconnected from the power supply.

Hot and windy conditions are expected in the north-western parts of the Northern Cape, according to the South African Weather Service.

Despite his small stature, Loyiso Mkhayindana had to summon all his strength to save himself and his mother from rising waters on Tuesday morning.

News24 brings you the top stories of the day, summarised into neat little packages. Read through quickly or listen to the articles via our customised text-to-speech feature.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has assented to pleas from residents of Mthatha’s Decoligny village who insist that an investigation is needed into the deadly deluge that has claimed at least 78 lives.

The incident allegedly happened after the officers met two women at a nightclub and took them to a guesthouse in Kroonstad.

The man charged with the murder of 46-year-old pro-Palestine mom, Halima Hoosen-Preston, appeared disorientated when he entered the dock on Friday.

Major General Philani Lushaba – chief financial officer of the police’s Crime Intelligence Division – handed himself over to police in Pretoria on Friday morning.

The EFF has called on Cogta Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa to declare a national state of disaster in the Eastern Cape.

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has extended a helping hand to his Eastern Cape counterpart, Oscar Mabuyane, after flooding claimed at least 78 lives.

Carpenter Bathandwa Malipale endured a harrowing seven-hour ordeal as floods ravaged Slovo Park in Mthatha. He narrowly escaped a flooded home, witnessing devastation that claimed 57 lives.

At least 75 people have died in the Eastern Cape as severe floods and storms left a trail of destruction, especially in Mthatha West.

Welcome to The Lead, a regular podcast from News24 showcasing the best of our in-depth reporting.

Most parts of the country can expect morning fog with cold to cool conditions, but light rain is forecast for Limpopo, according to the South African Weather Service.

A Bloubergstrand couple accused of sexually abusing and exploiting their two young daughters will remain behind bars.

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Cabinet has extended its condolences to the families of those who lost loved ones in the flooding that hit several parts of the Eastern Cape.

South Africans are once again the target of misleading health hoaxes, with two unrelated but widely shared false claims circulating on Facebook and WhatsApp. One warns of a “deadly” new Covid-19 variant, called Omicron XBB, while the other sugges...

Security company owner and underworld murder-accused Andre Naudé was shot dead in Parow, Cape Town, on Thursday.

Three Durban police officers have been convicted of corruption after they solicited a R200 000 bribe to prevent arrests in a high-profile murder investigation.

The trial of five men accused of the murder of award-winning South African rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend, Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane, will be heard over three months next year.