South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Friday, 23 February 2024 Images: SAPS/Facebook/Brithney Collins
South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Friday, 23 February 2024
In the latest news in South Africa on Friday, 23 February, police have confirmed that the missing Joshlin Smith (6) has NOT been found yet.
South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Friday, 23 February 2024 Images: SAPS/Facebook/Brithney Collins
We’ve got the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa on Friday, 23 February 2024.
Police have confirmed that the missing Joshlin Smith (6) has NOT been found yet despite circulating reports on social media.
The SA Weather Services issues a warning for HAILSTORMS in these three provinces NOW. Here is the latest on the weather conditions.
Two Boksburg house TIGERS were set free in a wildlife sanctuary where they interacted with grass for the first time. Watch the video here.
Here’s a reminder of when you can collect your social grants for MARCH 2024 and more details about the recently announced increases.
School officials at a Gauteng high school remained mum after a teacher was found with a box filled with drugs on Valentine’s Day.
TODAY’S LATEST NEWS IN SOUTH AFRICA, Friday 23 February
UPDATE: Little Joshlin Smith (6) NOT yet found
The six-year-old missing Joshlin Smith has NOT been found yet, police confirmed on Thursday afternoon.
Police police spokesperson Lt.Col. Malcolm Pojie said the search for the little girl is still ongoing despite reports on social media.
Joshlin Smith was reported as missing at Saldanha police station by her mother on Tuesday, 20 February 2024.
HAILSTORMS expected in these three provinces NOW
A warning has been issued by the SA Weather Services (SAWS) for HAILSTORMS in these three provinces NOW.
According to the SAWS, the level 2 warning is in place for Gauteng, Mpumalanga, and KwaZulu-Natal until Friday.
“Localised flooding of roads, settlements, and low-lying areas, resulting in the closure of some bridges and roads possible.”
the SAWS said.
REMINDER: March SASSA grants payment dates
SASSA has released payment dates for various grant categories, including old age, disability, and children’s grants.
Here’s a reminder of when you can collect your social grants for MARCH 2024.
This comes after the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) released the payment schedule for the 2023/24 financial year.
WATCH: Boksburg house TIGERS set free in sanctuary
Two Boksburg house TIGERS were recently set free in a wildlife sanctuary after an ongoing battle by the NSPCA against the confinement of exotic wild species in South Africa.
According to report by TimesLives, the tigers were first spotted on a property next to a day care centre in 2021 and their discovery spread fear among parents and outrage from animal welfare organisations.
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According to the National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA), the two White Bengal tigers, held in captivity for over two years in a residential property in Boksburg, Gauteng, were finally set free.
Gauteng teacher found with a BOX OF Drugs in school
The Gauteng Department of Education has been rocked by news of a high school teacher found in possession of drugs at Thoko Thaba Secondary School in Ekurhuleni.
According to the department, the teacher was found with a bag and a box containing an illicit substance.
LATEST NEWS: WEATHER FORECAST, Friday 23 February
Take a look at weather forecasts for all nine provinces here.
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