South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Monday, 18 September 2023 Photos: Facebook/Cinematic Travel SA
South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Monday, 18 September 2023
In the latest news in South Africa on Monday, 18 September, look at the aftermath of the widespread destruction caused by the storm surge.
South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Monday, 18 September 2023 Photos: Facebook/Cinematic Travel SA
A lot can change overnight, but we’ll keep you informed with the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa on Monday, 18 September 2023.
Look at the aftermath of the widespread destruction caused by the storm surge.
Many beaches in the George area of the Western Cape were temporarily closed due to the strong waves that washed away cars.
In other news, the Minister of Electricity, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says he is working day and night to eradicate the problem of power outages as many machines that were being repaired in Kusile will be restored.
Eskom says it will implement Stage 2 and 4 load shedding alternatively this week.
Lastly, WhatsApp is undergoing a number of updates to stay current with user preferences and improve the texting experience it provides.
TODAY’S LATEST NEWS IN SOUTH AFRICA, Monday, 18 September
LOOK: Aftermath of DESTRUCTION caused by storm surge
Look at the aftermath of the widespread destruction caused by the storm surge on Saturday.
The spring high tide on Saturday caused DESTRUCTION on Saturday, and some of it was caught on camera.
Several videos and pictures were posted on social media, showing massive waves lifting stationary vehicles in Gordon’s Bay, Stilbaai, Mossel Bay, and Three Anchor Bay in Cape Town. In the Eastern Cape, Mangolds Pool Resort experienced its fair share of damages.
George beaches CLOSED after the massive waves
The weather was not good in many places this weekend, but many were surprised by the damage caused by the waves on the Garden Route.
Although it was hot and there was no danger during the day, many beaches in the George area of the Western Cape were temporarily closed due to high tides.
Ramokgopa: ‘Power cuts cost SA economy R1 billion a day’
The Minister of Electricity, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says he is working day and night to eradicate the problem of power outages as many machines that were being repaired in Kusile will be restored.
Today, the machine called Unit 4, which was shut down for 20 days for proper maintenance, returned. Ramokgopa said that Kusile will help South Africa to end the problem of power cuts.
Load shedding for the week – Here’s the updated schedule
Eskom says it will implement Stage 2 and 4 load shedding alternatively this week.
On Sunday, 17 September the power utility said Stage 4 would be implemented until 16:00 on Monday, 18 September. Tereafter, Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 on Monday until 05:00 on Tuesday, followed by Stage 2 loadshedding from 05:00 until 16:00.
Major UPDATES coming to WhatsApp
The well-known messaging service WhatsApp is undergoing a number of updates to stay current with user preferences and improve the texting experience it provides.
In 2022, a number of improvements and features, including Communities, In-chat polls, 32-people video calling, bigger groups, Avatars, Message Yourself, and many more were introduced.
LATEST NEWS: WEATHER FORECAST, Monday 18 September
Take a look at weather forecasts for all nine provinces here.
LIVE TRAFFIC UPDATES FOR CAPE TOWN, JOHANNESBURG AND DURBAN
Stay one step ahead of the traffic by viewing our live traffic updates here.
HOROSCOPE TODAY
Free daily horoscope, celeb gossip, and lucky numbers for Monday, 18 September.
