South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Thursday 16 June 2022 Photos: Supplied/Stock/Facebook
South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Thursday 16 June 2022
In the latest news in South Africa on Thursday 16 June 2022, the body of the missing enduro motorcyclist Nick Klingelhoeffer, was found.
South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Thursday 16 June 2022 Photos: Supplied/Stock/Facebook
We’ve got all the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa you really need to know on Thursday 16 June.
The body of the missing enduro motorcyclist Nick Klingelhoeffer, was found on Wednesday afternoon near the race track.
In some more sad news, the search for the boy (6) who fell into ‘open manhole’ continued on Wednesday – no sign of him yet.
Snow chasers do we have your attention? Here is where snow has been confirmed on Wednesday – so grab the family and go hunt for SNOW.
Things are going from bad to worse for Cyril Ramaphosa, and Hawks will now join the investigation into the president’s ‘cash stash’.
Will these pleas fall on deaf ears? The DA has presented its argument for dramatically-reduced fuel prices to Parliament on Wednesday, with opposition leader John Steenhuisen arguing that the ANC could ease the cost of living crisis TODAY.
Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa has confirmed that his department has no intention to remove Afrikaans from the Afrikaans Language Monument in Paarl, Western Cape.
TODAY’S LATEST NEWS IN SOUTH AFRICA, Thursday 16 June
Just in: Missing enduro motorcyclist found dead near race track
he body of the missing enduro motorcyclist Nick Klingelhoeffer, was found on Wednesday afternoon near the race track.
According to the police spokesperson Warrant Officer Majola Nkohli, 37-year-old Nick was reported missing on Saturday, 11 June 2022.
Nkohli said a farm worker found Nick’s body.
“Police in Gonubie have opened an inquest docket following the recovery of the body of the missing biker Nicolas Klingekhoeffer (37),who was reported missing on Saturday, 11 June 2022.”
Majola Nkohli
WATCH: Search STILL on for the boy who fell into ‘open manhole’
The search for the boy (6) who fell into an ‘open manhole’ while playing continued on Wednesday morning
City of Joburg Emergency Services (EMS) is carrying out the search and rescue operation in Dlamini, Soweto.
By Wednesday afternoon there was still no sign of the little boy, six-year-old Khayalethu Magadla.
No plans to remove Afrikaans from Taal Monument’s name – Mthethwa
Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa has confirmed that his department has no intention to remove Afrikaans from the Afrikaans Language Monument in Paarl, Western Cape.
The Democratic Alliance‘s (DA) Leon Schreiber submitted a written Parliamentary question to Mthethwa, seeking clarity on the matter, asking in part: “Whether his department is currently engaged in a process to remove Afrikaans from the Afrikaans Language Monument… if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, on what legal basis is he relying to remove Afrikaans from the Afrikaans Language Monument, given the fact that the entire purpose of the monument is to celebrate the diverse influences from Africa and across the globe that shaped the indigenous African language”
WATCH: Attention snow chasers – Here’s where to see snow in SA
Snow chasers do we have your attention? Here is where snow has been confirmed on Wednesday – so grab the family and go hunt for SNOW.
This comes after the South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued a level 2 warning for disruptive SNOWFALL. The snowfall is expected to continue until 15 Wednesday evening late.
More woes for Ramaphosa – Cyril now facing SHOWDOWN with Hawks
President Ramaphosa is struggling to catch a break as it stands. The ANC leader has seemingly been caught-out by the ‘Farmgate’ case, which is now moving at a rapid pace – and Cyril could soon receive a dressing-down from the Hawks.
As one of SA’s top crime-fighting agencies, having the Hawks on your back – regardless of your standing in society – is a huge deal. Investigators met with Arthur Fraser on Wednesday, after the long-time Zuma ally filed criminal charges against the president earlier this month.
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