The residents of Keetmanshoop have welcomed the cold and rainy weather conditions experienced at the southern town, appreciating the much-needed rain as a blessing.

Reporter Luqman Cloete took to the streets to hear from the residents how they experienced the cold weather.

As the Easter weekend begins, travellers are making their way from the city to the southern parts of the country.

While some are travelling to reunite with their families, others are heading out to enjoy the long weekend festivities.

Lüderitz residents' under the banner of !Nami#Nus Constituency Youth Forum staged a protest march, demanding stringent action against rampant drug menace, plaguing the southern coastal town.
 

The southern settlement of Grünau is setting its sights on achieving village status this year, 2025.