South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Tuesday, 6 February 2024

We’ve got the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa on Tuesday, 6 February 2024.

The AA warned that motorists can brace for significant fuel price increases this week. Here is everything you should know.

In other news, in a proactive move to enhance its water supply network, the City of Tshwane has scheduled crucial upgrading work on a bulk pipeline at Reeds Extension 63 along the Old Johannesburg Road (R101), causing a water outage in certain areas.

Disaster management teams have been activated as severe thunderstorms and rain are expected in KwaZulu-Natal.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to deliver the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday, 8 February.

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued an advisory for heatwave conditions in the Western Cape.

The Gupta family’s seven-bedroom, six-bathroom mansion in Cape Town is officially off the market, having been SOLD.

TODAY’S LATEST NEWS IN SOUTH AFRICA, Friday Tuesday, 6 February 2024

SIGNIFICANT fuel price increases expected this week

Data from the Central Energy Fund is showing SIGNIFICANT price increases for all grades of fuel this month.

According to reports, The Automobile Association (AA) said the numbers indicate the short-lived relief African motorists enjoyed in the past three months is over.

What can South African motorists expect?

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Parts of Tshwane will experience a water outage for 8 hours on Tuesday

In a proactive move to enhance its water supply network, the City of Tshwane has scheduled crucial upgrading work on a bulk pipeline at Reeds Extension 63 along the Old Johannesburg Road (R101) causing a water outage in certain areas.

On Tuesday, 6 February, the maintenance operation causing a water outage in parts of Tshwane will commence from 8:00 to 16:00, spanning eight hours.

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Efforts will be made to minimise water supply disruptions, but residents in specific areas may experience intermittent interruptions.

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Disaster teams activated as severe thunderstorms expected in KwaZulu-Natal

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) has activated disaster management teams as severe thunderstorms and rain are expected on Monday evening.

On Monday, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued a yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms.

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Gupta Constantia mansion SOLD for full asking price – PICTURES

The Gupta family’s seven-bedroom, six-bathroom mansion in Cape Town is officially off the market having been SOLD.

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Richard Huxham-Hardie from Hardie Property, who was the sole agent overseeing the sale of the property in Constantia, confirmed exclusively to The South African website that the house has been transferred to its new owner.

Huxham-Hardie added that the full asking price of R20 million was achieved.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa to deliver SONA on Thursday

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to deliver the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday, 8 February 2024.

The address will take place before a joint sitting of the two houses of Parliament.

According to Parliament, the State of the Nation Address is an important milestone as it brings certainty to the country’s political, social, and economic landscape. It also demonstrates that South Africa’s democracy remains robust.

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