The KwaZulu-Natal Treasury said on Tuesday that more than R1.7 billion of the R2.1 billion owed to Ithala SOC Limited depositors has been paid since December, as provincial and national authorities work to finalise outstanding legal agreements by 30 June.

KZN Finance MEC Francois Rodgers and Treasury head Carol Coetzee met Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, South African Reserve Bank Deputy Governor Fundi Tshazibana and Financial Sector Conduct Authority commissioner Unathi Kamlana in Pretoria last week.

The talks focused on delays in concluding agreements regarding Ithala, including depositor repayments and the settlement of the government guarantee.

“We are encouraged by the significant strides made in repaying Ithala depositors and the strong collaboration among all stakeholders. Our focus remains on ensuring that all legitimate depositors receive their funds as quickly as possible, while upholding strict governance and accountability,” Rodgers said.

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Weather conditions for the summer period from December 2025 to April 2026

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is forecasting partly cloudy conditions over the festive season, with rainfall expected mostly in the afternoons and an increased likelihood of thunderstorm activity.

SAWS senior forecaster Jaqueline Modika addressed the media at a briefing hosted by the National Press Club at the Court Classique Hotel in Pretoria, about the expected weather conditions for the summer period from December 2025 to April 2026 — a time marked by heightened outdoor activity.

“Looking ahead to the festive season, including Christmas and the New Year period, the South African Weather Service expects partly cloudy and warm-to-cool conditions across much of the country. Isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers are anticipated mainly over the central and eastern parts of South Africa,” she said.

“Thunderstorm activity is expected to occur primarily in the afternoons,

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