1+ hour, 40+ min ago (419+ words) Home " More rain on the way as December brings continued wet weather As December officially begins on Monday, more widespread rain is expected in most regions. Severe thunderstorms could lead to flooding. After a rain-soaked November across much of South Africa, it appears December will continue the same pattern, with the SA Weather Service forecasting more widespread rainfall next week. The country has already experienced higher than usual rainfall for this time of year, with many regions recording rain at least three to five times a week. According to independent agricultural meteorologist Johan van den Berg, the above-average rainfall is being driven by two major climate factors. The first is the El Ni'o'Southern Oscillation, a Pacific Ocean climate pattern with two phases: La Ni'a and El Ni'o. The second factor is the state of sea-surface temperatures in the Indian Ocean,…...

4+ hour, 7+ min ago (498+ words) Home " "Scumbag!: Calls for hefty Eben Etzebeth ban over eye gouge South Africans " included a former Springbok " have condemned Eben Etzebeths eye gouge attack on a Welsh player" Rugby fans " including countless South Africans " are calling for Springbok Eben Etzebeth to face the highest penalty after his eye gouge attack on a Welsh player. Some even believe the show of brutality should mark the end of a career for the highest-capped player, who currently has 139 test caps. The red-card attack overshadowed the Springboks 73-0 victory against Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. It comes several months after fellow Springbok Makazole Mapimpi was issued a three-match suspension after a similar incident against a Cardiff Rugby player. With just seconds until the final whistle blew, Springbok Eben Etzebeth was sent off the field after being red-carded for eye gouging Wales flank Alex…...

4+ hour, 27+ min ago (474+ words) Home " Chiefs" remaining fixtures in 2025: Coaches" jobs on the line Kaizer Chiefs" co-coaches have come under fire following a poor start to the CAF Confederation Cup against Al Masry and Zamalek SC. Kaizer Chiefs co-coaches Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze are facing red-hot pressure after failing to win their opening two CAF Confederation Cup Group C matches. Instead of securing a draw away from home and a win on their own turf, Youssef and Kaze oversaw a defeat in Egypt and a draw at the Peter Mokaba Stadium. The opening result was a 2-1 loss to mid-table Egyptian outfit Al Masry at the Suez Stadium on Sunday, 23 November. The pressure was firmly on Youssef and Kaze to collect all three points on matchday two when Zamalek visited South Africa. What followed was a poor performance, with a fortunate goalkeeping error…...

4+ hour, 40+ min ago (549+ words) Home " WATCH: Springbok star set for big ban after eye gouge Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth is almost certain to receive a hefty ban after being sent off against Wales for an eye gouge. The Springboks" emphatic 73-0 victory over Wales in Cardiff on Saturday was at least somewhat overshadowed by an incident late in the game when Eben Etzebeth made contact with the eyes of Wales flank Alex Mann in a scuffle. Etzebeth was shown a straight red card, and he is almost certainly in line to receive a hefty suspension after appearing at a disciplinary hearing that will likely take place this week. After the game, Rassie Erasmus was at a loss for words over what happened. "I don"t know what I can say now that won"t be controversial," said Erasmus at the post-match press conference." "It didn…...

8+ hour, 11+ min ago (285+ words) Home " Partly cloudy Western Cape to see isolated showers Parts of Western Cape residents can expect partly cloudy skies, isolated showers in places, and cooling temperatures. The Western Cape enters a cooler, and partly cloudy spell as weak moisture drifts in from the interior and southern coastline. Forecaster Phemelo Zonke says the province will not experience the severe thunderstorms affecting other regions but will still see "isolated showers in places, especially along the southern coastline and into the interior." Cape Town recorded an overnight low of around 16C before climbing modestly during the day. Most regions will remain dry, though it will be partly cloudy, and some light rainfall may develop over parts of the Garden Route and southern Cape. Zonke notes that the system remains weak but adds, "Residents should still expect light rainfall in patches, particularly late in the…...

8+ hour, 41+ min ago (344+ words) Home " Scattered coastal storms and dense fog expected in KwaZulu-Natal KwaZulu-Natal will face scattered coastal thunderstorms, morning fog, and strong winds as weather conditions intensify. KwaZulu-Natal motorists are advised to exercise caution on Sunday morning, as dense fog is expected to blanket the province's interior. Forecaster Phemelo Zonke warns that fog patches "may reduce visibility to less than a kilometre in places," creating hazardous conditions for early commuters. The fog will gradually lift, but SAWS advises drivers to maintain safe following distances and remain alert on wet roads. The province is set for another round of unsettled weather, particularly along the coastal belt. Zonke says, "Scattered showers and thundershowers will develop along the coastal regions of KwaZulu-Natal, becoming more intense by late afternoon." Temperatures will remain cool to mild, with Pietermaritzburg reaching 22C and Kokstad struggling to exceed 18C. Inland regions, including…...

8+ hour, 58+ min ago (341+ words) Home " Severe thunderstorms to batter Gauteng Gauteng residents should prepare for a night and day of severe thunderstorms, heavy downpours, hail and strong winds. Gauteng is facing an intense spell of severe weather, as the South African Weather Service (SAWS) warns of thunderstorms that intensified overnight and are expected to continue into today. Forecaster Phemelo Zonke says the province will experience "severe thunderstorms possibly resulting in heavy downpours of rain, strong damaging winds and small hail," particularly across Johannesburg, Tshwane, and the southern parts of Limpopo, as they move into Gauteng. Zonke adds that lightning activity will be significant. "Excessive lightning remains a real concern, especially during peak storm periods," she explains. Early morning fog patches are expected over parts of the eastern provinces. Gauteng motorists are urged to exercise caution as visibility may drop below one kilometre in some…...

11+ hour, 9+ min ago (351+ words) Home " Wales trolled by Springbok supporters after humiliating loss Ouch! Springboks supporters both trolled and sympathised with Wales after their embarrassing loss on home ground" Wales have found themselves being trolled by Springbok supporters online after their embarrassing defeat on home ground. The country failed to score against South Africa, who countered with 73 points at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff." The loss marks the worst home defeat in the country's history." It follows nearly three decades after their 96-16 hammering by South Africa at Loftus in 1998. On Saturday, 29 November, the Springboks played their last test match for the year, beating Wales 73-0. The home ground defeat was undoubtedly a humiliating experience for the host country, which failed to score a single point. On social media, Wales was trolled by South Africans after their dismal performance. Many joked that the Springboks, particularly coach…...

12+ hour, 16+ min ago (579+ words) Home " Warning: Refugee applicants who commit fraud WILL be deported Applicants of the refugee resettlement programme have been given another warning, days after one was accused of lying about her experiece. South Africans who enter the refugee resettlement programme have been warned, again, not to lie in their applications. For those who do, they run the risk of immediate deportation." This comes after one successful applicant " Thea van Straten " was accused of making up claims about being a victim of farm attacks. Recently, Donald Trump prioritised granting 7500 predominantly Afrikaners refugee status in the country. The controversial leader has shared his views about how he believes white people are being "killed" in a "genocide". He also claims their land is being "stolen". In a YouTube clip," Chris Wyatt, a US intel expert with an interest in the refugee programme, responded to…...

12+ hour, 54+ min ago (434+ words) Home " Mofokeng reacts after clinching Man of the Match in Pirates" win Relebohile Mofokeng earned his first Man of the Match award after helping Orlando Pirates to a 2-0 win over Durban City. Orlando Pirates winger Relebohile Mofokeng earned his first man-of-the-match performance of the season against Durban City on Saturday. The Buccaneers edged out the Durban-based outfit 2-0 at the Moses Mabhida Stadium. The 21-year-old attacker has struggled for form this season and was in danger of missing out of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) squad. Last week, the Bucs star was named in Hugo Broos" Bafana Bafana"s AFCON preliminary squad. Mofokeng assisted Evidence Makgopa"s opening goal in the 23rd minute and was again involved in Pirates" second goal. After the match, the Bafana playmaker credited his team for his performance at the Moses Mabhida. "I"ve been doing…...