In the news today, South Africa paid said their final goodbyes to titans of the political and religious realms. In Mpumalanga, King Misizulu formed an unlikely alliance with civil society group Afriforum.
Police are searching for suspects after five family members were slain by armed men in the Eastern Cape, while two City Power technicians died while attending to a cable fault in the Johannesburg CBD.
In sport, their were wins for the Lions and the Sharks in the United Rugby Championship, as Magesi FC claimed a famous scalp in the Carling Knockout Cup when they eliminated Orlando Pirates.
News today: 20 October
Level 6 warning: Disruptive rain, severe thunderstorms expected in six provinces
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of severe weather for the next three days amid the arrival of a cut-off low pressure system.
This system is expected to result in widespread and disruptive rainfall along the coastal regions, as well as selected areas in Gauteng, the Free State and Mpumalanga.
READ MORE: Level 6 warning: Disruptive rain, severe thunderstorms expected in six provinces
Tito Mboweni’s funeral: He wasn’t just incorruptible but also humble
Former finance minister and ANC stalwart Tito Mboweni was buried on Saturday, following a special provincial funeral in Limpopo.
After Ramaphosa’s remarks, a procession led Mboweni’s body to the Bordeaux (eBodweni) cemetery where the former minister was laid to rest.
READ MORE: Tito Mboweni’s funeral: He wasn’t just incorruptible but also humble
Pastor Ray McCauley’s funeral: ‘You took your last breath while I was praying for you’ [VIDEO]
Mourners gathered at the Rhema Bible Church in Randburg, Johannesburg on Saturday to pay their last respects to founder and church leader Pastor Ray McCauley.
He was remembered for his religious and humanitarian work, as well as his preaching of racial integration during the height of Apartheid.
READ MORE: Pastor Ray McCauley’s funeral: ‘You took your last breath while I was praying for you’ [VIDEO]
King Misuzulu and AfriForum join forces to promote culture and heritage
King Misuzulu KaZwelithini says that collaborating with AfriForum to promote culture and heritage will not only strengthen the cultural ties between the Zulu nation and Afrikaners but also boost tourism.
n response, AfriForum’s Kallie Kriel said the partnership between AfriForum and King Misuzulu was reminiscent of their ancestors’ cooperation.
READ MORE: ‘A new era’ – King Misuzulu and AfriForum join forces to promote culture and heritage
Two dead, others injured after being trapped in Joburg CBD manhole
Two City Power contractors have died, and three others were injured due to toxic fumes after getting stuck in a manhole in the city of Joburg.
It is understood the City of Joburg EMS responded to the emergency at the corner of Commissioner and Von Brandis Street in the Joburg CBD on Saturday.
READ MORE: Two dead, others injured after being trapped in Joburg CBD manhole
Jetour Dashing gives BAIC Bejing X55 some food for thought
Chery’s latest foray into the South African automobile market is completely separate from the Omoda and Jaecoo sub-brands.
The styling and the finishing of the cabin is the other place where the Jetour Dashing’s personality comes to the fore. It is open, minimalistic, elegant and rather sporty.
ALSO READ: Jetour Dashing gives BAIC Bejing X55 some food for thought
Couple, three other family members shot dead in Eastern Cape
Another family in Eastern Cape suffered the loss of five members at the hands of armed men on Friday night.
The husband and wife were sleeping in a rondavel when two unknown men entered and fatally shot them.
READ MORE: Couple, three other family members shot dead in Eastern Cape
Emergency water shutdown on Sunday for some northern suburbs in Johannesburg
Johannesburg Water say roughly 10,000 Johannesburg residents will be without water on Sunday.
Residents could awake on Sunday morning to dry taps as the emergency shutdown will be implemented from midnight on 20 October.
READ MORE: Emergency water shutdown on Sunday for some northern suburbs in Johannesburg
Lions and Sharks triumphant in United Rugby Championship
The Sharks, with 12 Springbok players in their starting team, bounced back from a poor European tour at the start of their United Rugby Championship campaign.
The Lions scored the only try of a scrappy game to edge Zebre 10-9 in a United Rugby Championship match played in Parma, Italy on Saturday afternoon
READ MORE: URC result: Sharks down champions Glasgow in Durban and URC result: Lions edge Zebre to make it four wins in a row
Magesi knock Orlando Pirates out of Carling Knockout
Orlando Pirates fans will have to wait a little longer to see their team lift the Carling Knockout after the Buccaneers were knocked out of the competition by Magesi.
Jose Riveiro made six changes to the starting line-up that defeated Stellenbosch FC 3-1 in the MTN8 final in Durban at the beginning of the month.
READ MORE: Magesi knock Orlando Pirates out of Carling Knockout
Yesterday’s news recap
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