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South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Friday, 28 July 2023
In the latest news in South Africa on Friday, 28 July 2023, motorists are bracing for another round of fuel price hikes next week
South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Friday, 29 September 2023
We’ve got the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa on Friday, 28 July 2023.
Motorists in South Africa are bracing for another round of fuel price hikes next week.
In other news, the well-known rapper Jub Jub, was granted R10 000 bail on Thursday after he handed himself over.
Meanwhile, Kelly Khumalo communicated with accused 5 in the Senzo Meyiwa murder case, a well-known hitman days before the goalkeeper was shot.
Skywatchers in South Africa, mark your calendars! August 2023 will be a special month for stargazers, as there will be two full moons.
Lastly, the weather service warned that extreme COLD, rain and heavy SNOW are expected soon in these parts of South Africa this weekend.
TODAY’S LATEST NEWS IN SOUTH AFRICA, Friday 28 July
Motorists brace for STEEP fuel price hike next week
Motorists in South Africa are bracing for another round of fuel price increases next week, with petrol prices expected to go up by up to 25 cents per litre.
The increase is due to a number of factors, including the rising cost of crude oil and the weakening rand.
The Central Energy Fund (CEF) will announce the official fuel prices for the week of July 24-30 on Friday, July 22.
BREAKING: Jub Jub granted R10 000 bail after he handed himself over
Well-known rapper and TV personality Molemo Maarohanye has been granted R10 000 bail on Thursday after he handed himself over earlier.
Maarohanye, known as Jub Jub, appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court.
Kelly Khumalo linked to hitman, accused 5 in Meyiwa murder case
Singer Kelly Khumalo received calls from one of the five men accused of killing former Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa before he was killed.
This was revealed by a South African Police Service (SAPS) colonel Lambertus Steyn at the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on Thursday, 27 July 2023.
Skywatchers to be treated to TWO FULL MOONS in August
Skywatchers in South Africa will be treated to a rare treat in August 2023: two full moons. The first full moon of the month, on August 1, will be called the Sturgeon Moon. The second full moon, on August 30, will be a blue moon.
Extreme COLD, rain and SNOW expected in these parts of SA
Extreme COLD, rain and heavy SNOW expected soon in these parts of South Africa this weekend.
According to Voxweather, forecaster Annette Botha, freezing levels are expected to drop significantly from Saturday into Sunday as a strong cold front and possible cut-off low is expected to bring rain and SNOW.
“A significant drop in temperatures is expected across the Cape Provinces and our neighbouring country NAMIBIA.”
LATEST NEWS: WEATHER FORECAST, Friday 28 July
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