In case you missed it: Tropical Cyclone Gezani| Another leadership change for MK party| MEC warns older men

2026-02-14 - 18:06

In tonight’s news update, the South African Weather Service continues to closely monitor tropical cyclone Gezani, currently located in the Mozambique Channel. Does tropical cyclone Gezani pose a threat to SA? In other news, the MK party has made another leadership appointment, this time appointing a former ANC Youth League leader as the new chief whip. Furthermore, as the government explores all avenues to curb teenage pregnancies, Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, has warned older men against preying on young girls. Weather tomorrow: 15 February 2026 The South African Weather Service (Saws) has issued a yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms, with heavy downpours, large amounts of small hail, possible strong damaging winds and excessive lightning on Sunday. Residents in the Western Bushveld of Limpopo and the extreme eastern parts of the North West will be affected. Full weather forecast here. Stay up to date with The Citizen – More News, Your Way. MK party appoints Mmabatho Mokoena-Zondi as new chief whip The MK party has announced Mmabatho Mokoena-Zondi as its latest chief whip, in another leadership change. Picture: MK party. Mokoena-Zondi replaces Colleen Makhubele, who was fired as Chief Whip late last year. She took over the position in May when Mzwanele Manyi was also fired as chief whip of the MK party and replaced with Makhubele Manyi took over the position in August 2024, replacing Sihle Ngubane, but he was also fired. Other members who held