South Africa’s capital collapsing in front of everyone’s eyes

The Freedom Front Plus has raised concerns about infrastructure collapse and electricity and water outages in South Africa’s capital, Pretoria. View online TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2026 TODAY'S TOP STORIES 1 South Africa’s capital collapsing in front of everyone’s eyes The Freedom Front Plus has raised concerns about infrastructure collapse and electricity and water outages in South Africa’s capital, Pretoria. 2 Serious allegations against Woolworths amidst business closures and explosions at stores Kees Beyers, the founder and owner of Beyers Chocolates, said that Woolworths wanted to inflict maximum damage and bankrupt the business. 3 Another level 8 severe storm warning for South Africa The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued another level 8 severe storm warning for the Eastern and Western Cape. 4 Checkers and Woolworths fighting over your cats and dogs South Africa’s fast-growing pet market has become a major battleground for retailers, as they look to capture one of the few resilient, high-growth segments in an otherwise stagnant retail economy. 5 The SABC will spend R704 million of taxpayer money on programming for one group The SABC provided some detail about the programming it will acquire over the next three years with the R704 million of taxpayer money it was allocated. 6 Councillors in South Africa should meet minimum competency standards before running for office OUTA says residents are paying more for declining municipal services, while those responsible often avoid consequences. 7 This is how much money teachers get paid in South Africa in 2026 The Department of Basic Education has gazetted the official changes to the salary tables for teachers in South Africa for 2026. 8 End of the green ID book in South Africa is coming after five decades Minister of Home Affairs Dr Leon Schreiber said the government is rapidly moving to phase out South Africa's green barcoded ID books after nearly five decades in circulation. 9 Saving Pick n Pay When Sean Summers returned to Pick n Pay's top job in 2023, he knew there was only one thing that could save the struggling retailer – the company he bought over two decades ago. 10 DA sounds the alarm on number plate cloning in South Africa The DA has written to the Ministers of Transport, Trade and Industry, and Police, demanding action to clamp down on illegal vehicle number plates in South Africa. This email was sent to mufhandu.o.veesqed@blogger.com by News of the Day. Unsubscribe from this email.