Climate experts say a Pacific pattern could become only the fourth 'Super El Niño' since 1950. Forecasters warn of higher temperatures and likely below-normal summer rainfall.
Former Knysna mayor and ward 8 councillor Aubrey Tsengwa was shot dead on Ngxalo Street in Joodsekamp; one passenger wounded and police say motive is unknown.
After a 16-year-old's arrest linked to an international child-exploitation network, authorities and experts urge parents to monitor children’s phone activity and talk openly about risks.
SAPS, with FBI and US agencies, arrested a 16‑year‑old in Malmesbury for alleged links to violent ‘764’ online networks and child sexual abuse material.
Gauteng is set to warm up this week after a cold winter spell, with forecasts showing Johannesburg and Pretoria reaching highs in the high 20s.
A likely strong El Niño could bring a hot, dry Oct 2026–Mar 2027. Major dams trail 2025 levels and experts urge early conservation to protect supplies.
Police arrested four suspects in Bellville after a takedown of an alleged extortion ring accused of targeting about 50 businesses in Stellenbosch and Khayamandi.
According to The South African, El Niño is now established and is expected to raise heatwave risk and raise temperatures across South Africa through August–December 2026.
After a chilly week, Gauteng is set for clear, dry conditions this weekend with daytime highs climbing into the low 20s in parts of the province.
A 24‑year‑old Joburg man was rescued after a night in sub‑zero temperatures near Rhino Peak. Rescue teams reached him after spotting torches at dawn.