Durban Electricity Cuts – As the city of Durban prepares for essential maintenance on 10 June, residents have been issued a strong warning about scheduled electricity outages. These planned power cuts, necessary for infrastructure repairs and grid upgrades, will affect numerous suburbs and could last for several hours. City Power has also highlighted the increased … Read more
Cape Town Water Outage – Cape Town residents are set to experience a widespread water outage on 10 June as the city undertakes urgent emergency repairs to critical infrastructure. The City of Cape Town has issued a detailed water outage alert, confirming that essential maintenance will affect multiple major suburbs, with a full-day disruption expected. … Read more
Stage 6 Load Shedding – Johannesburg is bracing for severe power disruptions as Eskom announces the implementation of Stage 6 load shedding starting 11 June 2025. This high-intensity power cut plan will plunge several regions into darkness for more than eight hours a day, severely impacting households, businesses, and essential services. With energy demand surging … Read more
Johannesburg Thunderstorm Alert – As Johannesburg enters the heart of its transitional weather phase, meteorologists have issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the week ahead. The city, known for its dramatic weather shifts, is expected to witness heavy rainfall, powerful lightning storms, and large hail events from midweek, potentially affecting transport, electricity supply, and general … Read more
Heavy Rainfall and Flash Flood Warnings – In a major weather alert, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a heavy rainfall and flash flood warning for Durban and surrounding areas. As severe storms continue to batter parts of KwaZulu-Natal, residents are urged to take immediate precautions to avoid life-threatening situations. The warning comes … Read more
Cape Town Cold Alert – Cape Town residents are being warned to prepare for a sudden and severe shift in weather as a powerful cold front barrels toward the Western Cape this weekend. According to the South African Weather Service (SAWS), an intense cold front will make landfall late Friday night, bringing icy winds, heavy … Read more
New Esports Titles in South Africa – The South African gaming scene is undergoing a massive transformation, with a surge in popularity for competitive esports titles that are captivating gamers of all ages. From casual players to pro-level streamers, more people are jumping into the action-packed world of digital battles. The rise of high-speed internet … Read more
South Africa Digital Payments – As South Africa continues to embrace technological advancements, the way people make transactions is undergoing a massive transformation. The rise of digital payment solutions across urban and rural communities is not just a matter of convenience—it’s reshaping financial inclusion, boosting the economy, and streamlining access to services. Whether you’re a … Read more
Banking Law – Starting 15 June 2025, South Africans will face major changes in how they access and manage their money, as sweeping reforms in banking laws come into effect. These changes, announced by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) in collaboration with the National Treasury, aim to enhance financial security, increase transparency, and reduce … Read more
New South African Bank Card Rules – As of June 2025, South African banking customers will face significant changes in how they access their money, thanks to a sweeping update in bank card rules. The South African Reserve Bank (SARB), along with major financial institutions, has announced the introduction of revised cash withdrawal limits and … Read more