South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Thursday, 6 July 2023

We’ve got all the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa you really need to know on Thursday, 6 July 2023.

At least 24 people died in the Angelo informal settlement near Boksburg, Gauteng, on Wednesday, 5 July, from suspected gas inhalation.

The weather services warned that more SNOW, icy cold, and rainy weather are expected this week. Here is the latest.

These SEVEN rivers in South Africa are contaminated with CHOLERA. Here is a list of the affected provinces and rivers.

The SAPS VIP Protection Unit assault saga continues to rope in Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, although denying his presence.

And lastly, there were no winners of Wednesday, 5 July’s Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 or Lotto Plus 2 jackpots. There are millions to be won!

TODAY’S LATEST NEWS IN SOUTH AFRICA, THURSDAY, 6 July

Dozens dead after suspected gas leak in Boksburg informal settlement

At least 24 people died in the Angelo informal settlement near Boksburg, Gauteng, on Wednesday, 5 July, from suspected gas inhalation.

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Initial reports indicated that another explosion had hit the Boksburg area. However, the Ekurhuleni Disaster and Emergency Management Service (EMS) said upon arrival at approximately 20:00 authorities established that gas had leaked from a canister in one of the yards in the informal settlement.

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WATCH: More SNOW, icy cold and rainy weather expected this week

More SNOW, icy cold, and rainy weather are expected this week.

According to VoxWeather forecaster Annette Botha a strong cold front is making its way to South Africa.

“Stong front is expected to slam the Western Cape on Friday with strong with near gale force wind, winds also picking up into. Winds of up to 80km/h are expected.”

Annette Botha

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These SEVEN rivers in SA contaminated with CHOLERA

These SEVEN rivers in South Africa are contaminated with CHOLERA.

The civil rights organisation AfriForum has carried out several water tests in the Vaal River and elsewhere in the past month after earlier tests in this river tested positive for cholera. 

ALSO READ: Cholera outbreak death toll rises to 43

“Water samples were taken from towns along the Vaal River, while a sample was also taken in the river system. Dozens of people make use of this river’s water daily.” 

Manager: Environmental Affairs Lambert de Klerk said

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VIP Unit Assault: Is Deputy President Paul Mashatile lying?

The SAPS VIP Protection Unit assault saga continues to rope in Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, although denying his presence.

However, ActionSA is under the impression that Deputy President, Paul Mashatile is lying.

In a statement, ActionSA claimed that Paul Mashatile has been caught lying in a statement where he said he was not present when members of his SAPS VIP Protection Unit assaulted three South Africans, with multiple reports now saying that the unit was escorting him home.

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No winner of Wednesday’s Lotto jackpots: All the numbers and payouts

There were no winners of Wednesday, 5 July’s Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 or Lotto Plus 2 jackpots. There are millions to be won!

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The six Lotto numbers drawn were (in numerical order): 19, 20, 23, 24, 43, 44 and the bonus ball was 42.

The next Lotto draw will take place on Saturday, 8 July 2023 with an expected jackpot of R41 million.

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