Wing Kurt-Lee Arendse runs in to score a try. Photo: Springboks / X.
South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Monday, 11 September 2023
In the latest news in South Africa on Monday, 11 September, there is a valid reason why the Springboks must wear alternate kits.
Wing Kurt-Lee Arendse runs in to score a try. Photo: Springboks / X.
A lot can change overnight, but we’ll keep you informed with the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa on Monday, 11 September 2023.
The Springboks’ new kit sponsors – Nike – have been put on blast for their “awful” aqua away kit, which the team will wear in their first Rugby World Cup match against Scotland.
Meanwhile, the weather services issued a WARNING for disruptive SNOW in these parts of South Africa TODAY. Here is the latest.
Eskom said load shedding will be implemented this WEEK. Here is your UPDATED schedule for the load shedding.
The family of IFP Founding father Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi have confirmed details of his funeral service. Here’s more.
And lastly, the young father who sustained brain injuries in the vicious Klerksdorp BRAWL is still fighting for his life in hospital.
TODAY’S LATEST NEWS IN SOUTH AFRICA, Monday, 11 September
RWC: REAL reason Springboks are forced to wear ‘awful’ away kit
The Springboks’ new kit sponsors – Nike – have been put on blast for their “awful” aqua away kit, which the team will wear in their first Rugby World Cup match against Scotland.
But according to organisers of the seven-week tournament, the national team’s “fashion fail” has everything to do with a progressive new policy.
Like many other teams, the Boks have been forced to wear their alternate kit at the RWC.
WARNING: Disruptive SNOW expected TODAY in these parts
This is your WARNING! Disruptive SNOW is expected TODAY in these parts of South Africa.
The South African Weather Services (SAWS) issued a level 1 warning for disruptive snow until midnight on Monday.
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“The snowfall will result in icy and slippery roads, traffic disruptions and dangerous driving conditions. Isolated loss of vulnerable livestock is possible.”
Load shedding for WEEK- Here is the updated schedule
Eskom said stage 5 load shedding will be implemented this WEEK. Here is your updated schedule.
The power utility said stage 4 load shedding will be implemented from 16:00 today until 05:00 on Monday.
Klerksdorp BRAWL: Young father still fighting for his life in hospital
The young father who sustained brain injuries in the vicious Klerksdorp BRAWL is still fighting for his life in hospital.
The 32-year-old Hilton Pretorius, a beloved young father, son and brother, is currently fighting for his life in hospital.
Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi to be laid to rest on Friday
The funeral details of Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) Founding President and Traditional Prime Minister to the Zulu monarch and nation Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi has been set.
Buthelezi, 9 passed away on Saturday, 9 September at his home in KwaZulu-Natal.
On Sunday, 10 September, the KwaZulu-Natal provincial government announced that Buthelezi’s funeral will be held on Friday, 15 September 2023 following a meeting with the family.
LATEST NEWS: WEATHER FORECAST, Monday 11 September
Take a look at weather forecasts for all nine provinces here.
LIVE TRAFFIC UPDATES FOR CAPE TOWN, JOHANNESBURG AND DURBAN
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