Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber says government is intensifying efforts to phase out South Africa's green barcoded ID books, with an estimated 16 million citizens still using them. The department is expanding access to smart ID cards through bank branches nationwide, citing concerns that the older documents are vulnerable to fraud and identity theft.

Protest leaders accuse the South African government of neglecting the immigration crisis while threatening citizens ahead of planned demonstrations. Tensions escalate as the Police Minister warns against lawlessness.

Morning fog is expected across most provinces in South Africa on Tuesday, 23 June, along with partly cloudy skies and cool to warm conditions. Here is what to expect, according to the South African Weather Service. Weather warnings for 23 June 2026 The weather service has not issued any impact-based warning and advisories for Tuesday. Extended weather forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday, 23-24 June 2026:Partly cloudy and cold to cool with isolates showers and rain.#weatheroutlook #saws #winter pic.twitter.com/4pPpMufV6w— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) June 21, 2026 Provincial weather forecast Here’s what to expect in your province on 23 June: Gauteng: It will be partly cloudy and cool tomorrow. Mpumalanga: Expect morning fog patches in places over the Highveld; otherwise, it will be fine and cool, but warm in the Lowveld. Limpopo: There will be morning fog patches in the west; otherwise, it will be fine and cool to warm, but partly cloudy in the southwest. North West: Morning fog patches await in places; otherwise, it will be a partly cloudy and cool day with isolated showers and thundershowers, except in the northeast. Free State: Expect morning fog patches in places; otherwise, it will; be partly cloudy and cool with isolated showers and thundershowers, except in the northeast. It will be cold around Lesotho border. Northern Cape: There will be morning fog patches in places; otherwise, it will be partly cloudy and cool with isolated showers and thundershowers in the northeast. It will cold in the south. Western Cape: Cloudy skies with isolated showers and rain are expected in the west, but scattered in the southwest. Otherwise, it will be partly cloudy and cool to cold. Eastern Cape (western half): It will be partly cloudy and cool with isolated showers and thundershowers in the north. Eastern Cape (eastern half): The day will be cold in the north where isolated showers and thundershowers are expected; otherwise, it will be partly cloudy cool to warm. KwaZulu-Natal: It will be partly cloudy with morning fog patches over the interior; otherwise, a fine and cool day awaits, but warm in the east.

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Struggling to decide what to wear? Here’s what today’s weather has in store for South Africa’s nine provinces. Your daily weather, UVB forecast and temperature updates around South Africa. Weather conditions and UVB forecast Gauteng Temperature: Partly cloudy and cool. The expected UVB Sunburn Index: Moderate DID YOU KNOW Where does Gauteng rank in size among South Africa’s provinces? Gauteng is the smallest of South Africa’s nine provinces, with an area of 18 178 square kilometres. Where does Gauteng rank in population among South Africa’s provinces? Gauteng is the biggest in terms of population, with an estimated 16 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020. What is the capital of Gauteng? The administrative capital of the province is Johannesburg, which is situated at 25°44′46″S 28°11′17″E. Mpumalanga Temperature: Morning fog patches in places over Highveld, otherwise fine and cool but warm in the Lowveld. DID YOU KNOW Where does Mpumalanga rank in size among South Africa’s provinces? Mpumalanga is the second smallest of South Africa’s nine provinces, with an area of 76 495 square kilometres. Where does Mpumalanga rank in population size among South Africa’s provinces? Mpumalanga is the sixth most populous, with an estimated 4.7 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020. What is the capital of Mpumalanga? The capital and largest city in the province is Mbombela (formerly known as Nelspruit), which is situated at 25°27′57″S 30°59′07″E. The daily weather forecast and temperature updates around South Africa. Limpopo Temperature: Morning fog patches expected in the west, otherwise fine and cool to warm but partly cloudy in the south-west. DID YOU KNOW Where does Limpopo rank in size among South Africa’s provinces? Limpopo is the fifth largest of South Africa’s nine provinces, with an area of 125 754 square kilometres. Where does Limpopo rank in population size among South Africa’s provinces? Limpopo is the fifth most populous, with an estimated 5.9 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020. What is the capital of Limpopo? The capital and largest city in the province is Polokwane, which is situated at 23°54′00″S 29°27′00″E. North West Temperature: Morning fog patches in places, otherwise partly cloudy and cool with isolated showers andthundershowers, except in the north-east. DID YOU KNOW Where does the North West rank in size among South Africa’s provinces? The North West is the sixth largest of South Africa’s nine provinces, with an area of 104 882 square kilometres. Where does the North West rank in population size among South Africa’s provinces? The North West is the seventh most populous, with an estimated 4.2 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020. What is the capital of the North West? Its capital is Mahikeng (formerly known as Mafikeng), which is situated at 25°51′56″S 25°38′37″E. Free State Temperature: morning fog patches in places, otherwise partly cloudy and cool with isolated showers and thundershowers, except in the north-east. It will be cold around the Lesotho border. DID YOU KNOW Where does the Free State rank in size among South Africa’s provinces? The Free State is the third largest of South Africa’s nine provinces, with an area of 129 825 square kilometres. Where does the Free State rank in population size among South Africa’s provinces? The Free State is the second smallest in terms of population, with an estimated 2.9 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020. What is the capital of the Free State? Formerly known as the Orange Free State, its capital and biggest city is Bloemfontein, South Africa’s judicial capital. It is situated at 29°07′S 26°13′E. Northern Cape Temperature: Morning fog patches in places, otherwise partly cloudy and cool with isolated showers and thundershowers in the north-east. It will cold in the south. Wind: Temperature: The wind along the coast will be light to moderate northerly to north-westerly becoming light and variable in the evening. DID YOU KNOW Where does the Northern Cape rank in size among South Africa’s provinces? The Northern Cape is the largest of South Africa’s nine provinces at 372 889 square kilometres. Where does the Northern Cape rank in population size among South Africa’s provinces? The Northern Cape is the smallest in terms of population, with an estimated 1.3 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020. What is the capital of the Northern Cape? Its capital is Kimberley, which is situated at 28°44′18″S 24°45′50″E. Western Cape Temperature: Cloudy with isolated shower and rain in the west, but scattered in the south-west, otherwise partly cloudy and cool to cold. Wind: The wind along the coast will be fresh to strong northerly to north-westerly in the west coast but light to moderate in the south-coast, becoming moderate to fresh south-westerly from the evening. The expected UVB Sunburn Index: Low DID YOU KNOW Where does the Western Cape rank in size among South Africa’s provinces? The Western Cape is the fourth largest of South Africa’s nine provinces, with an area of 129 449 square kilometres. Where does the Western Cape rank in population size among South Africa’s provinces? The Western Cape is the third most populous, with an estimated 7.2 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020. What is the capital of the Western Cape? The capital city is Cape Town, which is situated at 33°55′31″S 18°25′26″E. Eastern Cape The Western half: Partly cloudy and cool with isolated showers and thundershowers in the north. The Western half – wind: The wind along the coast will be light to moderate westerly, becoming light and variable in the evening. The Eastern half: It will be cold in the north where isolated showers and thundershowers are expected, otherwise partly cloudy cool to warm. The Eastern half-wind: The wind along the coast will be light to moderate north-westerly, becoming south-westerly from late morning. DID YOU KNOW Where does the Eastern Cape rank in size among South Africa’s provinces? The Eastern Cape is the second largest of South Africa’s nine provinces at 168 966 square kilometres. Where does the Eastern Cape rank in population size among South Africa’s provinces? The Eastern Cape is the fourth biggest in terms of population, with an estimated 6.7 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020. What is the capital of the Eastern Cape? Its capital is Bhisho, which is situated at 32°50′58″S 27°26′17″E. KwaZulu-Natal Temperature: Partly cloudy with morning fog patches over the interior, otherwise fine and cool but warm in the east. Wind: The wind along the coast will be light to moderate northerly to north-easterly. The expected UVB Sunburn Index: Low DID YOU KNOW Where does KwaZulu-Natal rank in size among South Africa’s provinces? KwaZulu-Natal is the seventh largest of South Africa’s nine provinces, with an area of 94 361 square kilometres. Where does KwaZulu-Natal rank in population size among South Africa’s provinces? KwaZulu-Natal is the second most populous, with an estimated 11.5 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020. What is the capital of KwaZulu-Natal? The capital city is Pietermaritzburg, which is situated at 29°37′S 30°23′E. WEATHER ALERTS IMPACT-BASED WARNINGS NIL FIRE DANGER WARNINGS NIL ADVISORIES NIL Weather forecast data provided by the South African Weather Service

The qualification adds to Sheppard’s UEFA A Licence, strengthening his credentials as one of the Kaizer Chiefs’ most highly qualified members of the technical team. His latest achievement comes after completing the CAF coaching programme in Tanzania. Reflecting on the milestone, Sheppard thanked Amakhosi for their support throughout the process. KAIZER CHIEFS CELEBRATE COACHING MILESTONE “I’m proud to have achieved this. The journey started some time ago and came with challenges along the way, but I’m glad I’ve reached the goal,” Sheppard told the club’s media. “I’m grateful to the Club for standing by me throughout the process, and I’ll work hard to share the knowledge I have acquired with our players and other coaches within the Club,” hesadded Sporting director Kaizer Motaung Jr. praised the achievement and highlighted the value it brings to both the academy and senior structures. “We fully support the education and development of our coaches. Having Coach Sheppy qualified to work at the highest level in Africa with his CAF A Licence, as well as in Europe with his UEFA A Licence, means our players – both in the Kaizer Chiefs Youth Development Academy and the senior team – will benefit greatly. We are proud and happy for him,” Motaung Jr. said. SHEPPARD CONFIRMED AS SECOND ASSISTANT COACH The announcement also confirms an important development behind the scenes at Naturena. Sheppard has officially been appointed as Kaizer Chiefs’ second assistant coach, working under new head coach Fernando da Cruz alongside assistant coach Mahmoud Abbas in the Betway Premiership. In addition to his senior responsibilities, Sheppard will continue serving as the link between the reserve side and the first team, maintaining his close collaboration with DDC coach Vela Khumalo. He performed a similar bridging role under the previous technical team, helping Amakhosi secure a third-place finish in the Betway Premiership last season. The promotion signals the club’s confidence in Sheppard’s ability to contribute both on the training ground and in the long-term development of Kaizer Chiefs’ next generation of talent.

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