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WEATHER: Very cold, wet, and windy conditions expected this weekend

Take a detailed look at what the weather has in store for South Africa's nine provinces this Friday, 7 August 2026.

In case you missed it: Fadiel Adams' 'stupid mistake' | Calls for Mkhwanazi to be fired | Tsakane Matlala's Rolls-Royce

Catch up on the biggest stories of Thursday, 6 August 2026, that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

Weather: Cold, wet and windy conditions expected this long weekend

Take a look at what the weather has in store for KwaZulu-Natal, Free State and North West this Friday, 7 August 2026.

Chiefs confirm Abrahams loan deal

'Abrahams now joins Amakhosi as the team prepares for the MTN8 quarterfinal clash against Golden Arrows,' said Chiefs.

It's here! Excitement in the air as All Blacks ready to kick off tour of South Africa

The tourists take on the four SA URC sides as well as the Springboks in four Tests.

Ghana opposition protests over claims of â democracy under attackâ

Ghanaâ s main opposition party, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has staged protests accusing the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government of undermining democracy, restricting free speech and targeting political opponents.

ANC condemns murder of eThekwini councillor Sibusiso Khwela

Stormers vs All Blacks: Who will win the flyhalf duel between Yaqeen Ahmed and Beauden Barrett?

Beauden Barrett honoured to face his own admirer as John Dobson backs Yaqeen Ahmed for 'big ride' against All Blacks.

WEATHER: Snow possible in Gauteng as powerful cold front brings freezing temperatures

A powerful cold front is expected to bring bitterly cold conditions to Gauteng from Monday, with rain and a chance of snow forecast.

Missing persons office opens in Ceuta as families search for migrants after border surge

The surge saw around 72,000 migrants enter Ceuta in recent days, though authorities say all but a few thousand have since returned to Morocco.

Haiti pushes ahead with elections despite gang violence

Haiti has expanded voter registration as the government presses ahead with long-delayed elections despite worsening gang violence. While Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé says the state is fully mobilised, many voters fear insecurity could undermine the credibility of the ballot.

Media24 retrenchments may be wider than first disclosed, says Solidarity

Scottland FC learn CAF Champions League opponents after draw

Scottland FC will face Eswatini champions Nsingizini Hotspurs in the first preliminary round of the 2026/27 CAF Champions League.

DA to shift from 'what' to 'how' at local government election manifesto launch

DA says its November local government election manifesto will shift from promising what it will do to explaining how it will do it.

Nehawu demands R40k cash payout, 6.5% salary increase for Icasa employees

Nehawu said the strike would continue indefinitely until its demands are met.

Kaizer Chiefs season tickets available, price revealed

Kaizer Chiefs have made season tickets available to their fans for the current campaign, and here is how much it would cost you...

'Hopefully, Pirates can retain the league title' – Ex-Chiefs fan-favourite

Former Kaizer Chiefs striker Lehlohonolo Majoro believes Orlando Pirates have what it takes to defend their Betway Premiership title.

Influencing, side hustles and entrepreneurship: How the middle class makes a living

The middle class are people who earn R30 000 or more.

Skye Wanda signs with Zakes Bantwini's Mayonie Productions

Skye Wanda previously worked with Zakes Bantwini on his album 'Echoes of Botanical Gardens'.