Fuel Prices Set for Sharp Increase as Middle East Conflict Impacts Costs
Motorists in South Africa are bracing for a steep rise in fuel prices this week, with global tensions linked to the Middle East expected to hit consumers hard at the pumps.
Stats SA Hit by Ransomware Attack, Over 450,000 Files Compromised
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has confirmed it was the target of a ransomware attack, with cybercriminals claiming to have stolen more than 450,000 files.
Court Clears Way for KZN School Feeding Programme Despite Tender Dispute
The Pietermaritzburg High Court has dismissed an urgent application to halt KwaZulu-Natal’s R2.9 billion school feeding programme, allowing its rollout to proceed despite ongoing disputes over the tender process.
Motorists Urged to Stay Vigilant Amid Claims of Fuel Stockpiling Ahead of Price Hike
Motorists across South Africa are being urged to remain alert following allegations that some fuel stations may be deliberately running dry in anticipation of a sharp price increase expected next week.
Gauteng Schoolboy Dies After Wall Collapse at Daveyton Primary School
A Grade 3 learner has died after a wall collapsed at a primary school in Daveyton, leaving five other pupils injured.
Wet Weekend Forecast for KwaZulu-Natal as Cold Front Brings Widespread Rain
Residents in KwaZulu-Natal are being urged to prepare for a wet and potentially stormy weekend as a cold front moves just south-east of the country.
Major Power Fault Causes Ongoing Outages in Parts of Johannesburg
A major power fault has disrupted electricity supply in parts of Johannesburg, leaving residents facing repeated outages.
Ramaphosa Consulting Stakeholders Over Masemola Court Summons
President Cyril Ramaphosa says he is engaging with key stakeholders in the security cluster following the issuance of a court summons to National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola.
Vaccination Drive Intensifies After Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak in KZN Pig Farm
Vaccination teams have been deployed to Dannhauser in northern KwaZulu-Natal after cases of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) were confirmed at a piggery in the area.
US Denies Pressuring France Over South Africa’s G7 Exclusion
The United States has denied allegations that it pressured France to withdraw South Africa’s invitation to the upcoming G7 summit, amid diplomatic scrutiny over the decision.
Russell Sets the Pace as Mercedes Dominate Opening Practice in Japan
Formula One championship leader George Russell topped the timesheets in Friday’s opening practice session for the Japanese Grand Prix, leading a dominant one-two finish for Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team at the Suzuka Circuit.
Investigation Launched After Audit Flags Irregular NSFAS Payments
Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela has ordered a full-scale investigation into the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) following alarming findings by the Auditor-General of South Africa.
Police renew search for missing Joshlin Smith two years after disappearance
Saldanha Bay – Police have intensified efforts to locate missing child Joshlin Smith, nearly two years after her disappearance.
NCC recalls Ford Transit and Tourneo Custom vehicles over battery defect
Johannesburg – The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced a recall of certain Ford Transit and Ford Tourneo Custom vehicles due to a potential safety risk linked to a battery defect.
Mashatile highlights strength of SA–China ties at bilateral commission meeting
Cape Town – Deputy President Paul Mashatile says the South Africa–China Bi-National Commission remains the central platform guiding cooperation between the two countries.
NCC recalls Slimsy Pomegranate Squash over safety concerns
Johannesburg – The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has issued a recall of specific batches of 6% Slimsy Pomegranate Squash Concentrate 1L due to potential safety risks.
Masemola not charged with corruption, says acting police minister
Pretoria – National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has not been charged with corruption, according to acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia.
SARB faces tough interest rate decision amid global and domestic pressures
Johannesburg – The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is under increasing pressure ahead of its interest rate announcement on Thursday, as rising global and domestic economic risks complicate its policy outlook.
Zimbabwe tightens grip on lithium exports amid smuggling crackdown
Harare – Zimbabwe has intensified its crackdown on mineral smuggling and tightened export controls, just weeks after imposing a ban on the export of raw lithium and other unprocessed minerals.
Trump claims Iran seeking deal as Tehran denies negotiations amid escalating conflict
US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran is eager to negotiate an end to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, despite firm denials from Tehran that formal talks are underway.
Sharp fuel price hikes expected to hit motorists in April
Johannesburg – South African motorists are bracing for steep fuel price increases set to take effect next week, with early projections pointing to one of the most significant hikes in recent years.
Four suspects killed in police shootout in Khayelitsha
Cape Town – Four suspected extortionists were shot and killed during a confrontation with police in Site C, Khayelitsha, on Thursday.
Durban protest calls for township economy to be reserved for South Africans
Durban – Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets of Durban on Wednesday, calling for urgent government intervention to reserve township economic activity for South African citizens.
Durban Businessman Kills Estranged Wife Before Taking Own Life
A Durban businessman allegedly shot and killed his estranged wife before turning the gun on himself in a tragic incident at a business property they jointly owned in Glen Ashley.