South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Monday 19 July 2022

South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Monday 19 July 2022 Photos:Supplied/Stock/Facebook

South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Monday 18 July 2022

In the latest news in South Africa on Monday 18 July, will the Sasol outage cause petrol or diesel shortages?

South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Monday 19 July 2022

South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Monday 19 July 2022 Photos:Supplied/Stock/Facebook

A lot can change overnight, but we’ll keep you in the know with the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa on Monday 18 July 2022.

Will the latest Sasol outage cause petrol or diesel shortages? 

All South Africa’s refineries are NOW offline, after Sasol closed Natref in Sasolburg following delays in the arrival of crude oil shipments at the Durban port. 

Jessie Duarte passed away on Sunday morning after losing her battle with cancer. She will be buried today in Johannesburg.

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued a warning for veld fires across parts of the country on Monday.

A child drowned and lost his life after jumping into a pool during a day visit to the Skukuza Camp of the Kruger National Park.

The incident took place on Saturday in the late afternoon, said South African National Parks (SANParks).

What is an US Air Force plane doing in Bloemfontein? Were US soldiers deployed in SA to protect certain Government officials?

TODAY’S LATEST NEWS IN SOUTH AFRICA, Monday 18 July

Will the Sasol outage cause petrol or diesel shortages?

Will the latest Sasol outage cause petrol or diesel shortages? 

All South Africa’s refineries are NOW offline, after Sasol closed Natref in Sasolburg following delays in the arrival of crude oil shipments at the Durban port. 

According to a report by Fin24, the company declared a force majeure and said it won’t be able to supply petroleum products. The company refines oil to produce petrol and diesel.

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Ramaphosa declares Special Official Category 2 funeral for Jessie Duarte

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a Special Official Category 2 for ANC Deputy Secretary General Jessie Duarte. 

Duarte lost her battle with cancer and passed away in the early hours of Sunday, 17 July. 

Jessie Duarte was a long-time anti-apartheid activist who served as Special Assistant to former President Nelson Mandela and struggle stalwart, Walter Sisulu.

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Weather WARNING for veld fires issued for parts of SA

A weather WARNING has been issued for parts of the country for Monday by the South African Weather Service (SAWS).

It warned of veld fire conditions from 10:00 on Monday until 20:00 on Monday evening. 

“Conditions are such that the Fire Danger Index (FDI) is above 75. Under these conditions, fires may develop and spread rapidly, resulting in damage to property and possible loss of human and/or animal life.”

SAWS

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Boy drowns at the Kruger National Park

A child drowned and lost his life after jumping into a pool during a day visit at the Skukuza Camp of the Kruger National Park.

The incident took place on Saturday in the late afternoon, said South African National Parks (SANParks).

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The nine-year-old boy was a day visitor at the Skukuza Camp. According to reports from the security officer, he noticed the boy’s body floating in the pool while doing his patrols.

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What is a US Air Force plane doing in Bloemfontein? Soldiers deployed?

A US Air Force plane caused recently caused a stir in Bloemfontein with many speculating if US soldiers were deployed in SA to protect certain Government officials.

So is this true?

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) spokesperson Brigadier General Andries Mahapa, dismissed all speculation and rumours.

“The South African National Defence Force wishes to condemn in the strongest possible terms an article which appeared on the 6 July 2022 on Twitter stating that the US military personnel who are in South Africa are here to protect certain government officials. This is the most ludicrous statement and is dismissed with the contempt it deserves. That this Twitter message is not worth a response.”

Brigadier General Andries Mahapa,
South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Monday 19 July 2022
A US Air Force plane caused recently caused a stir in Bloemfontein Photo: Facebook

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