Cia unexpectedly leaves Big Brother Mzansi
BIG BROTHER Mzansi contestant Marcia "Cia" Morata has unexpectedly left the reality show. Big Brother Mzansi said on Friday, 16 January, that Cia was not feeling well, leading to her unexpected departure from the house.
Themba's death leaves mum heartbroken
Mourners cried uncontrollably during an emotional funeral service on Saturday, 17 January. Family and friends gathered at Tambo 2 in Stinkwater, north of Tshwane for the funeral of Themba Calvin Chauke. The 20-year-old was allegedly shot and killed by his 57-year-old stepfather on Wednesday, 7 January.
Tavern shooting claims 8 lives ekasi
Residents from Marikana in Cape Town are in deep pain after eight people were shot dead inside a tavern. Gunmen stormed into the tavern after midnight on Saturday, 17 January and opened fire. Seven people died on the spot, and one died in the ambulance on the way to hospital. Three others were wounded and rushed to hospital.
Mzansi to bid for AFCON
Mzansi is set to bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations. Sport, Art and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie revealed this on Saturday, 17 January. Mzansi successfully hosted Afcon in 1996 and 2013 and the Fifa World Cup in 2010. McKenzie, who attended Afcon in Morocco, said Mzansi is preparing to bid to host the 2028 tournament and invited neighbouring countries to support them.
Horror as tenants gunned down in rented room
Three men were brutally murdered in a rented room in Maqheleng, Ficksburg, in the Free State on Friday, 16 January. The bodies were discovered after a violent attack. Sergeant Mahlomola Kareli said police were alerted to a shooting incident at a residence in Zone 2 shortly before midnight. Officers were told about suspicious noises coming from a rented room earlier that evening.
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Heavy rain leaves families stranded
Residents cry for help as communities around Nkomazi plead for urgent assistance. Heavy rain and severe weather left families homeless and destroyed infrastructure in the area. The ongoing storms have forced several schools to shut down temporarily, leaving pupils stranded. Families in Nkomazi say the severe weather made life unbearable, with some families forced to stand when it rains as water pours into their houses.
Missing MMC's car swept away by floods
The City of Ekurhuleni's MMC for Road and Transport Management, Andile Mngwevu, is missing in Mozambique floods. His car was allegedly swept away by floodwater while travelling in Mozambique in the Chokwe area. The City of Ekurhuleni confirmed this on Sunday, 18 January. The status and whereabouts of the MMC and other occupants remain unconfirmed.
Mzansi floods declared national disaster
The deadly floods currently affecting Mzansi have been classified as a national disaster. This follows widespread flooding in five provinces, resulting in loss of lives and extensive damage to infrastructure and properties. Limpopo and Mpumalanga are the ones severely affected by the floods and lost many lives, with many people displaced. President Cyril Ramaphosa visited Limpopo on Thursday, 15 January while COGTA Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa visited Mpumalanga on Saturday, 17 January, to check the damage.
Limpopo floods death toll rises to 17
The death toll from devastating floods in Limpopo has risen to 17 after five more people were reported dead following days of heavy rain. The province has been battered by severe weather, with Mopani, Vhembe, Waterberg and parts of Sekhukhune among the worst-hit areas.
