We bring you the latest South African news and headlines for Tuesday 18th June.
Nine Premiers have been elected for South Africa's seventh government. The elected Premiers are:
But just how much will newly elected MPs earn?
Meanwhile, popular Afrikaans singer Tis Die Bosveldkron passed away in a Pretoria hospital after a long battle with multiple sclerosis.
In other news, two Cape Town fishermen well known in the fishing industry have lost their lives during a fatal fishing trip in Bantry Bay.
Finally, a Johannesburg group is taking legal action to stop 14 illegal dumpsites from operating.
South Africa Latest News Today, Tuesday 18th June
New salaries for South African MPs and ministers revealed
The South African presidency has gazetted the approved salary increases for ministers, deputy ministers, MPs and other legislators.
The pay will be retroactive to April 1, 2024, and will reflect a 2.5% increase, well below the rate of inflation.
All of South Africa's newly elected state premiers are here.
Let's take a look at the nine provincial premiers of the seventh administration.
The newly elected state legislators voted between June 13 and 14.
Afrikaans singer dies after losing battle with MS
Popular Afrikaans singer Tis Streicher, better known as Tis Die Bosveldkron, passed away at around 10pm on Saturday night in hospital in Pretoria after a long battle with multiple sclerosis (MS).
The 49-year-old was an Afrikaans comedian, singer, television presenter and radio announcer. Many South Africans were huge fans of Theis.
Johannesburg's 14 illegal dumping sites are used by 800 trucks a day.
In the north of Johannesburg, between Cassand and Chartwell AH, there are 14 illegal dumping sites that attract up to 800 garbage trucks per day.
According to the Fourways Review, these dumps are run by organised crime syndicates and accept a wide range of waste types, including everything from general household waste, construction rubble and garden waste to toxic chemicals, electrical products and even medical waste.
Deadly fishing trip in Cape Town's Bantry Bay
Two well-known Cape Town fishermen have drowned on a fatal fishing trip after their boat capsized in Bantry Bay.
According to the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI), three men were on a fishing trip when two drowned and one was taken to hospital and survived.
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