South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Friday, 24 November 2023 Photos: Facebook/PierrevanEeden
South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Friday, 24 November 2023
In the latest news in South Africa on Friday, 24 November 2023, lightning strikes Free State farm, narrowly missing cattle.
South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Friday, 24 November 2023 Photos: Facebook/PierrevanEeden
We’ve got the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa on Friday, 24 November 2023.
Pierre van Eeden’s Facebook photos reveal the aftermath of a lightning strike that narrowly missed cattle. LOOK at these photos.
In other news, the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted to keep interest rates on hold on Thursday, 23 November.
South Africa has secured multiple loans, including R9 billion from a German state-owned bank for the Just Energy Transition.
Are you planning to visit Cape Town this festive season? Here are five things you and your family can do without breaking the bank.
Lastly, it has been REVEALED that the majority of the Ekurhuleni Fire engines are non-operational. Here is the latest.
TODAY’S LATEST NEWS IN SOUTH AFRICA, Friday 24 November
LOOK: Lightning strikes Free State farm, narrowly missing cattle
In a heart-stopping moment for Free State farmer Pierre van Eeden, a bolt of lightning struck dangerously close to where a group of cattle had been standing just minutes before.
The incident occurred Monday afternoon at the Heuninglaagte farm in the Edenville district, creating a tense situation for the farmer and his workers.
BREAKING: SA Reserve Bank votes to keep interest rates on hold
The South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted to keep interest rates on hold on Thursday, 23 November.
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That announcement will come as relief to South Africans, particularly those with home mortgages.
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The country’s repurchase rate will remain at 8.25% while the current prime lending rate stays at 11.75%.
SA secures multiple loans for Just Energy Transition
The National Treasury has confirmed that South Africa has signed bilateral loan agreements with the World Bank, German state-owned development and investment bank Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW), and the African Development Bank (AfDB) to support South Africa’s Just Energy Transition.
Treasury said the concessional financing includes a loan of some $1 billion from the World Bank, some €500 million from KfW and a further $300 million from the AfDB.
Tight budget? Here are five things to do in Cape Town under R50
Cape Town is fast becoming South Africa’s most loved destination by locals and international tourists.
The Mother City has much to offer as it caters to both young and old. Here are five things you can do for R50 and under:
Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, said there is much to see and do in the Mother City for families, couples, groups, or solo sight-seekers.
REVEALED: Majority of Ekurhuleni Fire engines non-operational
In a distressing revelation, it has come to light that a staggering 80% of the fire engines in the City of Ekurhuleni are non-operational or gathering dust, leaving the safety of four million residents hanging in the balance.
According to replies received by the Democratic Alliance (DA) in Council, it was revealed that of the 184 fire engines owned by CoE, shockingly only 37 are operational, rendering the emergency service paralysed.
LATEST NEWS: WEATHER FORECAST, Friday 24 November
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