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Sudanese talks make progress, source says, as international pressure grows

Talks between Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and the leaders of an October 25 military coup are making progress, a source close to Hamdok said on Thursday as the United States and United Nations pressed for a solution.

A second source said Sudan could set up a new 14-member sovereign council soon in a first step by the military towards forming new transitional institutions.

In the latest sign of increasing international pressure, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres spoke to army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on Thursday and urged him to restore constitutional order and the transitional process.

In a phone call with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday, Burhan agreed on the need to accelerate the formation of a government, Burhan’s office said.

“The two parties agreed on the need to maintain the path of the democratic transition, the need to complete the structures of the transitional government and to speed up the formation of the government,” his office said.

The US State Department said Blinken in the call urged Burhan to immediately release all political figures detained since the coup and “return to a dialogue that returns Prime Minister Hamdok to office and restores civilian-led governance in Sudan.”

The United Nations has been trying to mediate an end to the political crisis that followed the coup in which top civilian politicians were detained and Hamdok was placed under house arrest.

The UN special envoy for Sudan, special representative Volker Perthes, said talks had yielded the outline of a potential deal on a return to power-sharing, including the ousted premier’s reinstatement.

But he urged an agreement in “days not weeks” before both sides’ positions harden.

Hamdok has demanded the release of all detainees and the reversal of the coup as conditions for any further negotiations with the military.

The country’s highest authority, the joint civilian-military Sovereign Council, had been dissolved by Burhan along with the civilian-led cabinet.

Burhan, who says he is committed to a transition to democracy and elections, said after the coup that a new Sovereign Council and cabinet would be appointed.

Late on Thursday, state TV said Burhan had ordered the release of four civilian members of Hamdok’s cabinet who had been detained.

The four ministers were Hamza Baloul, Ali Jiddo, Hashim Hasabalrasoul and Yousef Adam, it added.

Other ministers and officials not released were facing criminal cases, said the person close to the negotiations.

Several of the officials still detained had engaged in a war of words with the military in the weeks leading up to the coup.

Neighbourhood resistance committees, which have led protests since the coup and held demonstrations on Thursday, reject negotiations and have demanded that the military exit politics.

The Sudanese Professionals Association, which led the 2019 protests that brought down Omar al-Bashir, called late on Thursday for two days of general strikes on Sunday and Monday in protest against military rule.

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IFP calls for calm in Durban CBD, more police vehicles deployed

Politics

The IFP’s eThekwini Chairperson, Mdu Nkosi says they do not condone the latest violence that occurred in Durban’s CBD on Thursday night.

Nkosi says he has spoken to some of the residents and has pleaded for calm in the area.

Nkosi says he spoke with IEC officials before elections got underway to try and find out if some of the residents were in fact on the voters roll.

“I have been trying to explain the situation to these residents and called on them to go back to their hostels. I hope in future the IEC will be able to sort out issues like this one before it gets out of hand. Many residents were turned away at the voting station because they had registered somewhere else.”

Angry residents from Dalton Hostel in Umbilo went on the rampage. They are claiming that they were not given the opportunity to cast their votes on Monday.

SABC reporter, Ayanda Mhlongo says the residents disrupted services in the area.

They also damaged parts of the eThekwini College and torched a vehicle.

Meanwhile, more police vehicles have been deployed to the area to monitor the situation.

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Zlatan – Resan Album

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Zanku Records lead singer, Zlatan has released his highly anticipated album, “Resan” (The Journey). Zlatan continues his strive to the climax as he ushers in his album that had two smashes, “Alubarika” and ‘Ale Yi‘. The album, “Resan” (The Journey) serves as Zlatan’s second studio project which features Davido, Flavour, Phyno and others. Delicately balancing […]

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Zlatan – That Guy

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Serial hit-maker, Zlatan opens his massive project with an impressive single, ‘That Guy.’ Curated to be the first song on the album. ‘That Guy‘ is a relatable record where Zlatan thanks God for life. Produced by Chech. The song ‘That Guy‘ was taken from Zlatan’s second studio project, “Resan” album. Furthermore, “Resan” album is a […]

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Your daily Horoscope for 05 November 2021

The South African

TODAY’S MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE:

Everything else you grow out of, but you never recover from childhood. — Beryl Bainbridge

TODAY’S WISDOM FROM AROUND THE WORLD:

Who takes the child by the hand takes the mother by the heart. — German Proverb

TODAY’S CHINESE PROVERB:

No matter how tall the mountain, it cannot block out the sun.

FOR THOSE OF US BORN ON THIS DAY:

Happy Birthday! The months ahead will start with a certain amount of indecisiveness on your part, which is likely to be work or school related, but a burst of energy will help you to see the way clearly. Commitment issues crop up when someone demands too much of your time. Be patient and wait for it to pass. By the late summer to early autumn an attempt to resolve your lack of confidence could result in work or school taking over your life too much. Believe in yourself and the balance will restore itself naturally!

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CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY:

Art Garfunkel, Tatum O’Neal, Bryan Adams, Sam Shepard, Tilda Swinton, Roy Rogers, Peter Noone, Andrea McArdle, Elke Sommer

CELEBRITY GOSSIP:

Kanye West hasn’t had a big hit in a while and now his life partner is worrying more about his size than the size of his music sales and has insisted he goes on a diet. The planets tell us that this may give him the motivation he needs to get back to his music!

ARIES DAILY HOROSCOPE | Mar 21 – Apr 19

Fresh planetary transits have the capacity to benefit a couple of fronts, although you may need to make sure that you don’t get too carried away when it comes to ongoing and new personal goals. As an aside; a convoluted matter may require a clear head and possibly some creative thinking!

Today’s Numbers: 3, 17, 21, 30, 32, 45

TAURUS DAILY HOROSCOPE | Apr 20 – May 20

Thanks to planetary transits the day will be primed for some rather basic but ultimately useful improvements, particularly when it comes to everyday matters. Don’t disregard a seemingly trivial development, but do avoid getting too involved in temporary side- developments!

Today’s Numbers: 9, 14, 26, 33, 37, 48

GEMINI DAILY HOROSCOPE | May 21 – Jun 20

It’s likely to be a gratifying day in several respects. If the morning feels a little too stodgy, look to the afternoon for the cosmic lift. However; a tendency to assume a little too much when it comes to romance could see you back on square one. Don’t attribute too much importance to one vague piece of information!

Today’s Numbers: 1, 8, 17, 22, 30, 46

CANCER DAILY HOROSCOPE | Jun 21 – Jul 22

It’s a day where you might hear a bit of intriguing information and the upshot is likely to be quite enlightening, particularly when it comes to standard, routine matters. That said; given that the general mood is likely to become a little more intense in a couple of days, it may not be wise to act just yet!

Today’s Numbers: 4, 20, 28, 32, 39, 43

LEO DAILY HOROSCOPE | Jul 23 – Aug 22

Fresh communications could indirectly benefit personal matters, including romance. However; you’ll need the ability to filter out the irrelevant; otherwise you could miss something. When it comes to a routine matter, don’t assume that you’ll get several chances to put something right!

Today’s Numbers: 1, 19, 27, 33, 42, 47

VIRGO DAILY HOROSCOPE | Aug 23 – Sep 22

A shifting vibe is likely to bring a rather unpredictable undercurrent when it comes to personal matters. Others may be a little more inconsistent than usual. That said; there’s certainly scope for a warm connection to be forged out of this. Don’t write anything off, today!

Today’s Numbers: 5, 14, 21, 30, 38, 42

LIBRA DAILY HOROSCOPE | Sep 23 – Oct 22

A slightly selfish vibe may descend and if you make too many demands, especially when it comes to personal goals, you could find that your support network becomes a little flimsier. Treat others as you would like to be treated. Presenting a humbler front will get you further!

Today’s Numbers: 6, 13, 28, 37, 42, 47

SCORPIO DAILY HOROSCOPE | Oct 23 – Nov 21

While other signs are likely to extract quite a lot from the improved vibe, you may find that practical and material matters become less reliable. The fun factor will almost certainly be present, but do keep a strict eye on what’s coming in and going out. Do count the pennies and keep a score!

Today’s Numbers: 9, 14, 21, 30, 36, 43

SAGITTARIUS DAILY HOROSCOPE | Nov 22 – Dec 21

A revitalized and somewhat liberating vibe could be just what you need to motivate yourself. That said; don’t overdo it. In addition; if you try and talk your way out of any ongoing commitments in order to try and manage your time, it may be interpreted by others in the wrong way!

Today’s Numbers: 5, 7, 10, 25, 33, 47

CAPRICORN DAILY HOROSCOPE | Dec 22 – Jan 19

If you can ignore the slightly fretful undercurrent then you should be able to enjoy a fairly constructive day. That said; a potential commotion could revolve around a recent problem or error and it may feel impossible to let it go. As an aside, it’s certainly not a day to over-extend your commitments!

Today’s Numbers: 5, 16, 22, 27, 32, 48

AQUARIUS DAILY HOROSCOPE | Jan 20 – Feb 18

The prevailing vibe could feel a little chaotic, but there’s a lot to be extracted. There could be a switch or possible reversal of a specific development. It’s possible that incoming news could have an impact on a recently decided plan. Be prepared too for your feelings to intensify with regard a possible romantic situation too!

Today’s Numbers: 1, 9, 14, 23, 37, 41

PISCES DAILY HOROSCOPE | Feb 19 – Mar 20

There’s certainly an easier-going vibe. It will be possible to invest some time into reversing a recent moment of tension. However; it’s also a day where a slightly blasé approach could hold you back. It may well be a lot harder to connect with those around you. It’s not a day for making grand claims, either!

Today’s Numbers: 2, 19, 24, 26, 33, 44

Stay in tune with our daily free horoscope here!

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Regional weather forecast (temperature and UBV index) 5 November 2021

The South African

Weather forecast data provided by the South African Weather Service. For a detailed forecast of your province, click here.

Severe Weather Alerts

IMPACT-BASED WARNINGS:

Yellow (level 2) Warning for Severe Thunderstorms, will result in disruptive rain, strong damaging winds and large amounts of hail leading to localised damage to infrastructure, settlements(informal), minor vehicle accidents, localised flooding of susceptible roads, low lying areas and bridges expected in places over Lesedi Local Municipality of Gauteng, Nkangala and Gert Sibanda District Municipality of Mpumalanga as well as Zululand and Umkhanyakude District Municipality of KwaZulu-Natal.

FIRE DANGER WARNINGS:

Extreme high fire danger conditions expected in places over the North-west, north-eastern parts of Northern Cape,as well as the central parts of Free State.

ADVISORIES:

Nil.

Temperature and UBV forecast

Gauteng:

Temperature: Fine and warm to hot, becoming partly cloudy with isolated afternoon showers and thundershowers but scattered in the extreme east.

The expected UVB Sunburn Index: Extreme.

Mpumalanga:

Temperature: Very hot in the Lowveld, otherwise partly cloudy and warm to hot with scattered afternoon showers and thundershowers but isolated in the north-east.

Limpopo:

Temperature: Morning fog patches along the escarpment, otherwise partly cloudy and warm to hot but very hot in the Western Bushveld with isolated afternoon showers and thundershowers in the south-western and southern parts.

North-West Province:

Temperature: Partly cloudy, windy and warm to hot with isolated showers and thundershowers.

Free State:

Temperature: Partly cloudy and warm to hot with isolated showers and thundershowers in the central and the eastern parts.

Northern Cape:

Temperature: Fine and cool along the coast and its interior, otherwise patly cloudy and warm to hot.

Wind: The wind along the coast will be moderate southerly to south-easterly, becoming fresh in the afternoon.

Western Cape:

Temperature: Early morning fog patches over the northern parts, otherwise partly cloudy, but cloudy along the south-coast with isolated rain and showers.

Wind: The wind along the coast will be light westerly along the south-coast at first, otherwise moderate southerly to south-westerly, but fresh north of Cape Columbine from the afternoon

The expected UVB Sunburn Index: Very high.

Eastern Cape:

The Western half – Temperature: Partly cloudy and warm, but cloudy and cool along the coast and in the south-east with light isolated light rain and showers in places.

The Western half – Wind: The wind along the coast will be moderate to fresh south-westerly, but light in the morning and evening.

The Eastern half – Temperature: Cloudy and cool south of escarpment, with scattered showers and rain, but part cloudy and warm along the escarpment with isolated afternoon thunderstorms.

The Eastern half – Wind: The wind along the coast will be light north-easterly, becoming south-easterly late morning, but fresh south-westerly from the south from the afternoon.

Kwazulu-Natal:

Temperature: Partly cloudy and warm but hot in places in the north and west with scattered afternoon showers and thundershowers.

Wind: The wind along the coast will be moderate to fresh north-easterly, becoming south-westerly in the afternoon.

The expected UVB Sunburn Index: High.

Stay up to date by viewing our daily Regional weather forecast here.

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