South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Friday, 29 October 2022

South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Friday, 29 October 2022 Photos: Lizette Fransolet du Plessis

South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Friday, 28 October 2022

In the latest news in South Africa on Friday, 28 October 2022, a weak TORNADO was spotted in KwaZulu-Natal, on Thursday.

South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Friday, 29 October 2022

South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Friday, 29 October 2022 Photos: Lizette Fransolet du Plessis

We’ve got the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa on Friday, 28 October.

A weak TORNADO was spotted near Bergville at the foothills of the Drakensberg mountains, KwaZulu-Natal, on Thursday.

What an odious individual we have on our hands, here. A man in Gauteng has gone viral for the very worst reasons this week, after he was caught on camera using the K-word while addressing a crowd of black South Africans.

The Presidency said they had noted the terror alert issued by the US Embassy and that South African law enforcement agencies continue to monitor for any threats. 

This is just HORRIFIC! Four children SUFFOCATED in an old car in Petsana near Reitz in which they were locked and trapped inside. The children, aged between two and four, were declared dead on the scene.

Who are we to disagree? The experts at Big 7 Travel – renowned for their all-encompassing knowledge of food, drink, and hidden wonders of the world – have put together a list of the 50 best burgers on the planet this week. And, wouldn’t you just know, Mzansi is representing!

TODAY’S LATEST NEWS IN SOUTH AFRICA, Friday 28 October

Just in! Weak TORNADO spotted in KwaZulu-Natal

Did you see it? A weak TORNADO was spotted in KwaZulu-Natal on Thursday afternoon. 

According to Vox Weather, the funnel cloud or weak tornado was spotted near Bergville at the foothills of the Drakensberg mountains

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WATCH | ‘Make him famous’: Racist hurls K-word at black crowd

What an odious individual we have on our hands, here. A man in Gauteng has gone viral for the very worst reasons this week, after he was caught on camera using the K-word while addressing a crowd of black South Africans.

The racist was seen berating one particular individual and even got into an altercation with him beforehand. The victim, who worked at a local business in Meyerton, was incensed after the man dropped the K-word in a fit of rage.

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South African law enforcement continues to monitor for terror threats

The Presidency said they had noted the terror alert issued by the US Embassy and that South African law enforcement agencies continue to monitor for any threats. 

It furthermore said that should there be any immediate threats. They will inform the public. 

Spokesperson to the President, Vincent Magwenya, said it is the responsibility of the South African security forces to ensure that all people within our country feel safe.

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HORRIFIC! Four children suffocate to death in old car

This is just HORRIFIC! Four children SUFFOCATED in an old car in Petsana near Reitz in which they were locked and trapped inside. The children, aged between two and four, were declared dead on the scene.

According to police spokesperson Warrant Officer Mmako Mophiring the 72-year-old grandmother from Petsana near Reitz, was shocked after she found her four grandchildren locked inside an old car.

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LOOK: TWO burger joints in SA listed amongst ‘best in the world’

Who are we to disagree? The experts at Big 7 Travel – renowned for their all-encompassing knowledge of food, drink, and hidden wonders of the world – have put together a list of the 50 best burgers on the planet this week. And, wouldn’t you just know, Mzansi is representing!

Two of our most exceptional burger joints have made the list. Smokin’ Joes in Durban came 12th in the rankings, whereas The Dog’s Bollocks in Cape Town placed in 34th. If you like your burgers meaty, juicy, AND saucy, looking no further than these two craft-masters.

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