Windy, unsettled weather across parts of South Africa

Posted on June 15, 2026June 15, 2026 by

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has forecast that a cut-off low, associated with a surface high-pressure system, will bring windy, cooler and unsettled weather to parts of South Africa from Tuesday afternoon until Saturday.

"As the system moves eastwards, it is expected to spread these conditions to the Free State and the western half of the Eastern Cape. By Friday and Saturday, it may begin to affect the North West, Gauteng and neighbouring provinces," the weather service said.

SAWS will continue to monitor the weather outlook closely and issue updates and warnings as necessary.

“Take extra care on the roads - strong winds may cause dangerous driving conditions,” the weather service warned.
Strong to fresh winds over the western interior may enhance the risk of veld fires.

Gerda Steyn Smashes Comrades Up-Run Record to Claim Fifth Title

Posted on June 15, 2026June 15, 2026 by

South African ultra-distance star Gerda Steyn delivered another historic performance at the 2026 Comrades Marathon, storming to victory in the women's race from Durban to Pietermaritzburg on Sunday.

Steyn crossed the finish line in a remarkable time of 5:44:53, setting a new up-run course record and further cementing her status as one of the greatest athletes in the history of the Ultimate Human Race.

The victory marked Steyn's fourth consecutive Comrades title and her fifth overall triumph in the prestigious event. Her latest achievement earned her prize money of R2.3 million.

Running with her trademark determination and strength, Steyn dominated the gruelling route, conquering the relentless climbs and lifting the tape in Pietermaritzburg with her characteristic smile. Her performance embodied the spirit of this year's Comrades theme, Ska Fela Moya – never lose hope, never give up.

Steyn's record-breaking run has once again placed South Africa's "Queen of Comrades" in the history books, earning admiration from supporters across the country and around the world.

Arrest of third suspect in Kruger Park murder case welcomed

Posted on June 15, 2026June 15, 2026 by

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has commended the swift arrest of a third suspect in connection with the murder of a Mossel Bay couple in the northern region of the Kruger National Park last month.

The suspect was arrested on Friday, 12 June 2026, in Zimbabwe through cross border cooperation between South African, Mozambican and Zimbabwean law enforcement agencies.

“This arrest demonstrates that our commitment to tracking down and apprehending every individual involved in this tragic crime was unwavering and resolute,” Aucamp said on Saturday.

The Minister also commended the effective and efficient collaborative efforts of the South African Police Service (SAPS), SANParks Rangers, Mozambique's Criminal Investigation Directorate, and the Gonarezhou National Parks Rangers, who effected the arrest of the third suspect and later handed him to the Zimbabwe police.

The arrest follows the apprehension of the first two suspects in Mozambique in early June, while the third suspect initially evaded capture. Through the coordinated efforts of law enforcement agencies, he was subsequently tracked down and arrested in Zimbabwe.

Like his co-accused, the third suspect will now be processed in accordance with the applicable legal procedures, including the applicable extradition proceedings.

The Minister hailed the arrests as a significant step towards justice and highlighted the importance of cross-border collaboration in combating crime.

“I’ve said it before: we can achieve so much more if we pool our resources, collaborate and cooperate in fighting cross-border crime,” the Minister said.

Aucamp, together with SANParks management, emphasised that these arrests should serve as a clear warning to anyone contemplating criminal activity within the Kruger National Park that such actions will be met with the full force of the law and that those responsible will be relentlessly pursued and brought to justice.

He extended his condolences to the Marais family and reaffirmed government's commitment to ensuring that those responsible are held accountable.

“We will do everything in our power to ensure that such a tragedy does not happen again.”