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Snow falls in Drakensberg and Lesotho News24 02 Jun 2021, 04:10 GMT+10 The SA weather Service warned the public to take extra care of livestock because of the icy conditions. The latest forecast indicates a slight probability of above-normal rainfall for the winter season. The R58 at the Barkly Pass, between Elliot and Barkly East, is covered in snow. Snow has fallen in the southern Drakensberg and in the mountain kingdom of Lesotho. The famous Semonkong Lodge in Lesotho tweeted pictures of it...

One commuter was found to have sustained fatal injuries and was declared dead at the scene after a minibus taxi overturned on Umgeni Road.

Emer-G-Med spokesperson Kyle van Reenen said paramedics arrived on the scene just after 7am to find injured passengers clambering to safety from the wreckage.

Namibia could soon scrap a colonial-era law that criminalises gay sex between men, the justice minister said on Friday, calling the legislation "outdated and discriminatory".

3 Min Read JOHANNESBURG (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Namibia could soon scrap a colonial-era law that criminalises gay sex between men, the justice minister said on Friday, calling the legislation “outdated and discriminatory”. The law is rarely enforced in the Southern African country and is among several dozen laws that the government will consider abolishing following recommendations by a reform commission. “The LGBTQI community are human beings and we must not allow them being exclu...

Beef producers want more clarity on AfCFTA By Banele Ginindza Share JOHANNESBURG - BEEF producers in South Africa have decried some elements of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), which they said lacked clarity on the available opportunities. In a statement yesterday, Roelie van Reenen, the supply chain executive at Beefmaster Group, said there were a few elements that needed to be better understood before the beef industry could successfully leverage the agreement to its ben...

The Stormers claimed a last-gasp win over the Lions in a thrilling PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA encounter at Ellis Park in Johannesburg

WATCH: Raging fire rips through Durban warehouse Updated Nomfundo Ngcobo Share this: Durban fire crews are trying to extinguish a fire that broke out at a warehouse on Brickfield Road, in Sydenham on Monday morning.  Rescue Care EMS Thereve been no reports of injuries or fatalities and at this point, the cause of the blaze isnt known.  Kyle Van Reenen, whos with EMER-G-MED, says medics are standing by.  The roads been closed, and motorists have been asked to avoid the area for now.  "When...

Bulls flyhalf Morne Steyn gave another classy performance against the Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday.  Steyn (36) has ben involved in Springbok alignment camps with the British & Irish Lions tour in mind.  Bulls coach Jake White praised Steyns tactical awareness on Saturday.  The Bulls defence was heroic at times and a major factor in their 20-16 Rainbow Cup win over the Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday.  Especially in the second half, the hosts attacked in waves, looking to break down ...

Massive Bulls defence secures victory over stuttering Stormers News24 09 May 2021, 04:43 GMT+10 The Bulls were stretched to their limits, but desperate defence in the closing stages of Saturday nights Rainbow Cup clash at Cape Town Stadium saw them secure a 20-16 win over the Stormers. Tense and physical throughout, the contest did not provide much in the way of thrilling running rugby, but it was so closely contested that it didnt matter. There were just three tries all game - two for the Bull...