Very COOL and snowy weather expected in parts of SA

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EASTERN CAPE - Following the cold front weather alert issued by the South African Weather Service (SAWS) for today, the "cool" weather is expected to persist across the country. According to the SAWS, the Weather forecast for  21 May 2025 will be cloudy in the south, otherwise partly cloudy cold to cool with isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers, except in the north-eastern parts.  Snow is possible on the mountain peaks in the Eastern Cape, disruptive snowfall, damaging winds and waves. Citizens across the country are urged to be cautious and avoid hazardous areas. This is a developing story.
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SAPS confirm Solo Restaurant deadly shooting in Sandton

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GAUTENG - The South African Police Service (SAPS) is investigating a case of murder and attempted murder following a shooting incident that claimed the lives of three people, leaving four injured last night, 6 March 2025 at a restaurant in Sandton.

It is reported that, a man with a firearm wanted to enter the restaurant which a has a no firearm policy and that is when the altercation started leading to a shooting between the man's bodyguards and securities. Two of the bodyguards were declared dead on scene while five victims (The man, two patrons, a CPF member and a security guard) were taken to hospital with gun shot injuries and the man succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the man who started this, has previously been arrested for a shooting incident also in Sandton last year.

Currently no one has been arrested and police investigations continue.

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