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Two people have lost their lives, after being trapped in snow on the N3 in the KZN Midlands. Both died of hypothermia. At the same time, vehicles are being cleared from Van Reenen's Pass. Stranded road users are being escorted out on the southbound lanes towards KZN. Government is still urging all travellers to delay trips on various stretches of the N3 between the Tugela Plaza and Harrismith, including Van Reenen's Pass. Courtesy #DStv403
Former cabinet minister Pravin Gordhan's former political colleagues have hailed him as a hero who took on and fought corruption head-on. The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation is hosting a final memorial in his honour. #Today #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct
KwaZulu-Natal Acting Premier, Thembeni Madlopha-Mthethwa gave an update on interventions to deal with the current severe weather impacting the province. #AllAngles #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation is hosting what would be a final memorial for former cabinet minister Pravin Gordhan. He passed away last week and his official funeral was held on Thursday in Durban. #AllAngles #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct
It's not only humans who've been affected by the freezing weather, but our animals as well. From our domestic furry friends to the livestock. #AllAngles #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct MORE HERE: https://www.enca.com/news/discussion-weather-alert-taking-care-animals-bad-weather
#eNCA Senior Reporter Dasen Thathiah spoke to some stranded truckers, here's what they had to say. #AllAngles #DStv403 #QuestionThinkAct
It's not only humans who've been affected by the freezing weather, but our animals as well. From domestic furry friends to livestock. FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.enca.com/news/discussion-weather-alert-taking-care-animals-bad-weather
It's been an unprecedented weekend of bad weather in KwaZulu-Natal and the Free State. Heavy snowfall brought travel between the two provinces to a halt with motorists unable to continue to their destinations. FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.enca.com/news/discussion-weather-alert-public-urged-heed-travel-warnings
Eskom says its systems are slowly recovering in the Eastern Cape. The province experienced outages due to this weekend's extreme weather conditions and snowfall. By Saturday afternoon, faults were increasing, with over 90,000 customers impacted. More details on eNCA.com
It's the third day of major traffic delays as a result of a snowstorm that has battered parts of KwaZulu-Natal over the weekend. Many motorists remain stuck, with one fatality due to the bitter cold. FULL REPORT HERE: https://www.enca.com/videos/watch-weather-alert-parts-n3-remain-closed
National Disaster Management doesn't have international standard equipment to remove snow, but it does have specialised tools to assist in clearing snow from the N3. That's according to its Head Elias Sithole. More on eNCA.com
This Heritage Month many communities are acknowledging our nation's diverse culture and rich heritage. The Bakgatla-ba-Kgafela tribe is celebrating its first-ever Farmers' Day. More details on eNCA.com
South Africans from different cultural backgrounds come together on the 24th of September to recognise and celebrate the cultural wealth of our nation. It's when we mark Heritage Day by wearing traditional outfits, eating traditional foods, learning about different cultures, and spending time with friends and family. More details on eNCA.com
Rescue efforts are complete and traffic is flowing again on the N3. This after the clearing of snow on Van Reenen's Pass, allowing stationary vehicles to leave the area. More details on eNCA.com
It's been a chaotic few days on the N3 route following the heavy snowfall in some parts of the Free State and KwaZulu-Natal. Motorists have been left stranded for hours when the route was closed for safety reasons. More details on eNCA.com
McLaren have continued to flex their muscle this season. This as Lando Norris claimed pole position in the Singapore Grand Prix. The constructors' championship leaders bagged a win in Azerbaijan last weekend, through Oscar Piastri. More details on eNCA.com
The El-Nino-induced drought has hit the southern African region hard, leaving many people and animals in rural Zimbabwe in serious need of water. The region is facing one of its worst droughts in years. eNCA Correspondent Pindai Dube visited Mwenezi in southern Zimbabwe, which has been severely impacted. #DStv403
The City of Cape Town has rolled out its first Waste Strategy. It sets out how metros should manage waste more effectively and sustainably. This initiative, currently open for public comment, sets out to stamp out illegal dumping, reduce waste and also boost recycling. Researchers want to see municipalities customizing their approach at the community level, to turn things around and reduce waste. eNCA reporter Kevin Brandt has more. Courtesy #DStv403
Actor Darlington Michaels has been laid to rest. Family, friends and industry colleagues gathered at Uncle Toms Community Center in Soweto, to pay their last respects. The actor passed away last week after a short illness, and the country's entertainment industry turned out for final goodbyes. eNCA's Nokwazi Qumbisa was there and filed this report. Courtesy #DStv403
The Department of Home Affairs has started a process to eliminate widespread ID fraud. They aim to achieve this by phasing out the notorious green barcoded ID books and to get the process going, the department has extended its services to Saturdays until 12 October. This initiative, which began this weekend, also targets first-time applicants, and matriculants preparing for their final exams later this year. eNCA’s Lindiwe Mpanza has this story. Courtesy #DStv403