We’ve got all the latest South African news and headlines you really need to know on Wednesday 7th December.
Dubai-based Sudanese company Hazim Mustafa said sky news he bought President Cyril Ramaphosa’s buffalo through a broker who worked on the farm and had no idea the animals belonged to the President of South Africa.
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued a Level 6 Orange Warning for severe thunderstorms for Gauteng on Tuesday 6 December.
In other news, the body of a three-year-old boy who was last seen on Sunday morning December 4, has been recovered from a toilet in Vhembe, Limpopo.
The Humane Society of Bloemfontein, arguably the busiest branch regarding Pitbull attacks, has come out to clear the air about the misconceptions surrounding the surrender of Pitbulls by owners.
And finally, see how a family was subjected to a HORRIFIC kidnapping in Umhlanga. Police said two lifeless bodies were found. Here is the video.
TODAY’S LATEST NEWS IN SOUTH AFRICA, Wednesday 7th December
‘$580,000 is nothing for a businessman like me’: Ramaphosa buffalo buyer
Dubai-based Sudanese company Hazim Mustafa said sky news he bought President Cyril Ramaphosa’s buffalo through a broker who worked on the farm and had no idea the animals belonged to the President of South Africa.
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In his affidavit before the Section 89 Panel, Ramaphosa contended that US$580,000 stolen from his game farm in 2020 was the proceeds of the sale and hunting of game.
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LEVEL 6 Weather Advisory: Severe Thunderstorms in Gauteng
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued a Level 6 Orange Warning for severe thunderstorms for Gauteng on Tuesday 6 December. The weather advisory key indicates a high probability of significant weather-based impacts.
The storm warning is valid from 2:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday. The weather service instructed Gauteng residents to stay indoors and away from metal objects.
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The body of a three-year-old boy is recovered from a toilet in Limpopo
Parents have been urged to be extremely cautious and practice extra care after the body of a three-year-old boy was recovered from a toilet in Tshino Nditwanin village in Limpopo.
The incident occurred on Monday, December 5, 2022.
According to information available to the South African Police Service (SAPS), the three-year-old boy was last seen by his uncle on Sunday morning between 07:30 and 08:30. His parents reported the matter to the police.
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“Yes, We Cull Them” – SPCA on Pitbulls Surrendered
he Bloemfontein SPCA, arguably the most active branch when it comes to Pitbull bashing, has come out to clear the air about the misconceptions surrounding the giving up of Pitbulls by owners.
The clarion comes after reports suggesting large numbers of pit bulls were forcibly taken from their owners and euthanized.
In a statement, the Bloemfontein SPCA decided to put an end to the rumours.
“An unfortunate and sad misconception and false story is doing the rounds on social media about inducted Pit Bulls in recent weeks.
We have been inundated with calls to pick up PB dogs, and not once have we forcefully taken any animal.
No Pit Bulls during this volatile and emotional period were booked with us for safekeeping or shipment. The female pit bull, named Chloe, was turned over to the Bloemfontein SPCA, as was the case with many others.”Bloemfontein SPCA
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VIDEO: Horrible kidnapping in Umhlanga caught on camera
A group of armed kidnappers recently attacked a family in their driveway in Umhlanga.
According to Action Society Director of Community Safety, Ian Cameron, the hijackers were shot dead by motorcyclists who witnessed the attempt.
He said these legally armed citizens are life savers.
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