South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Wednesday, 19 July 2023

We’ve got all the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa you need to know on Wednesday, 19 July.

The actor Bradley Olivier, known for his role as Danny Jantjies in the soap opera, Binnelanders, died on Tuesday.

SNOW seekers, take note! Here are your latest snow updates and what parts of South Africa will be affected from TODAY.

Dr Nandipha Magudumana has failed in her court bid to have her arrest and deportation to South Africa declared unlawful.

Nelson Mandela Bridge will be a no-go zone for the next two days after the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) announced the bridge’s temporary closure.

And lastly, a waitress got a MASSIVE TIP of R24 000 when someone recently racked up a whopping bill of more than R270 000 at a Midrand hangout spot.

TODAY’S LATEST NEWS IN SOUTH AFRICA, Wednesday, 19 July

BREAKING: Beloved Binnelanders actor Danny Jantjies died

The actor Bradley Olivier, known for his role as Danny Jantjies in the soapie Binnelanders, died on Tuesday at the age of 36. 

According to social media posts, he passed away this morning after a heart attack.

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Snow Update: These parts of SA will get SNOW from TODAY

Brace yourself for an exciting winter wonderland experience as light flurries and snow showers are expected in several mountainous areas of South Africa TODAY.

VoxWeather, forecaster Annette Botha said light snow mixed with showers is expected over the Western Cape Mountains, particularly the Matroosberg and Cederberg Mountains.

On Wednesday, Sutherland and surrounding areas may witness the enchanting sight of light snow accompanied by rain.

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Court dismisses Nandipha Magudumana’s application to have her arrest declared unlawful

The Free State High Court in Bloemfontein has dismissed celebrity doctor Nandipha Magudumana’s application for leave to appeal an earlier ruling on the legality of her arrest and deportation to South Africa.

Magudumana was arrested in Arusha, Tanzania, with her partner, convicted criminal and rapist Thabo Bester. They were deported to South Africa earlier in April.

Magudumana wanted to approach the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) to appeal the judgment. However, Presiding Judge Philip Loubser dismissed her application with costs, saying he was not convinced that the case had a prospect of success and that a different court might come to a different conclusion.

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Nelson Mandela Bridge temporarily closed for maintenance – JMPD

Nelson Mandela Bridge will be a no-go zone for the next two days after the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) announced the bridge’s temporary closure.

JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla cautioned motorists about this planned initiative which coincides with Mandela Day, an annual global celebration observed to honour the legacy of South Africa’s first black President, Nelson Mandela.

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Waitress gets MASSIVE TIP of R24 000 at Midrand hangout spot

A waitress got a MASSIVE TIP of R24 000 when someone racked up a whopping bill of more than R270 000 at a Midrand hangout spot on Sunday evening.

This happened at CoFi, a lifestyle and entertainment boutique located in Midrand.

ALSO READ: LOOK: Patron racks up R273 412 bill at Midrand hangout spot on SUNDAY evening

Someone managed to get a snap of the ridiculous bill and shared it on Twitter, and fellow app users can’t imagine how that money is spent in just FOUR hours.

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