South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Thursday, 30 May

We’ve got all the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa you really need to know on Thursday, 30 May.

Widespread snow is expected in several areas of South Africa this coming weekend. Here are the affected areas.

Hundreds of South Africans were still in line to vote on Wednesday evening after 21:00.

Gift from the Guptas? MK Party leader Jacob Zuma was seen sporting a multi-million Audemars Piguet watch while casting his vote in Nkandla.

Eskom says there will be NO load shedding despite fake news circulating that load shedding will be back after the elections.

It’s crucial to ensure a seamless and transparent process. Should you encounter any incidents or issues while voting, knowing how to report them effectively is essential.

TODAY’S LATEST NEWS IN SOUTH AFRICA, THURSDAY, 30 May

Widespread SNOW of up to 10cm expected in these areas

The weather services said widespread snow up to 10cm deep is expected in South Africa this weekend.

According to Snow News, it is going to be cold to bitterly cold across the entire country this weekend as winter arrives with a vengeance.

“Make sure to stay warm, avoid travelling on icy roads and be prepared for the high possibility of load shedding to return.”

Election 2024: Hundreds of South Africans still waiting to vote

As Election Day ends, hundreds of South Africans are still in line waiting to make their mark.

Those still in lines are urged to stay. The IEC says polls have closed, but you can still vote if you were in the line by 21:00.

Alan Winde, the DA’s Western Cape Premier candidate, has urged voters to stay in the queue if they still waiting to vote by 21:00.

Time is money: Zuma wears R1.5m watch to voting station

uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) Party leader Jacob Zuma has been spotted wearing a R1,5 million luxury watch – an Audemars Piguet to be exact – while casting his vote in Nkandla in the general elections on Wednesday, 29 May.

The former president of South Africa was spotted in full party regalia in his hometown in KwaZulu-Natal.

Zuma is believed to own a watch collection worth almost R3 million.

Will load shedding be back after the Elections?

Will load shedding return once the elections are over?

Eskom says there will be NO load shedding despite fake news circulating that load shedding will be back after the elections.

“Eskom has noted with concern the fake news trending on social media regarding load shedding resuming on 30 May.”

Here is how to report voting station incidents

With the 2024 National and Provincial elections in full swing, millions of South Africans eagerly anticipate the opportunity to exercise their crucial right to vote, marking the country’s seventh democratic elections.

It’s crucial to ensure a seamless and transparent process. Should you encounter any incidents or issues while voting, knowing how to report them effectively is essential.

LATEST NEWS: WEATHER FORECAST, Thursday, 30 May

Take a look at weather forecasts for all nine provinces here.