Latest news in South Africa – Tuesday, 31 January 2023

  • The SPCA are still searching for tiger in Edenvale. 
  • Msaki final performance schedule announced before taking a break from the music industry. 
  • Bavuma backs Proteas’ decision to rest Kagiso Rabada.

Authorities still searching for Evenvale’s elusive tiger – EWN

EWN reports that the SPCA is still searching for a tiger alleged to be on the run in the Edenvale region of Johannesburg. A local security business announced that the tiger had been recaptured and relocated to a sanctuary. However, the local SPCA and law enforcement have yet to confirm the tiger’s whereabouts. The SPCA has issued a warning to residents to exercise extreme caution and keep all pets inside their homes. Read more here

This is it! Msaki shares her final gig guide for the year – TimesLIVE

Msaki has revealed her final performance schedule before leaving the entertainment industry. After announcing earlier this month that she would be taking a break from music, the performer released photos from her shows on social media. In her statement, she explained that the relentless bullying had taken a toll on her and that she could not match the entertainment business norm of having “thick skin”, TimesLIVE reports. “Please understand why I have to leave this space. Please release me. I may seem weak because I let this get to me. But I am sensitive and sentimental, an empath (this is my most valuable creativity tool) my skin is not thick … it is porous so I feel the changes in the breeze.” Read more here

Bavuma says resting Magala, Rabada for 2nd England ODI was part of series plan – News24

Temba Bavuma has supported the decision to rest the in-form pacer Sisanda Magala, stating that it was part of their series strategy, News24 reports. Magala, who was named man of the match in Friday’s first one-day international against England, which South Africa won by 27 runs, was rested for Sunday’s second one-day international, which the home team won by five wickets. Read more here

Here are the top trending stories of the day.

Headline: Ramaphosa mulls national state of disaster over energy crisis – EWN

Headline: Siya Kolisi rises above loss, violence, substance abuse, and infidelity in new ‘bio epic’ – News24 (for subscribers)

Headline: Load shedding is affecting water supply to reservoirs rand water – EWN

Headline: ‘An honour to join a beast of a radio station’: Robert Marawa expands drive-time sports show with 947 deal – TimesLIVE

Headline: ‘Is that a bun she’s hiding?’ – Mihlali Ndamase sparks pregnancy rumour – TimesLIVE

Weather: Tuesday’s weather: Severe thunderstorms over parts of North West, Free State – News24

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