Petrol Prices to Drop While Diesel Set for Major Increase
South African motorists will see mixed changes at the pumps from Wednesday, with petrol prices set to decrease while diesel prices rise sharply.
Brown Mogotsi Case Postponed as Court Awaits Full Docket Disclosure
The case against alleged political fixer Brown Mogotsi has been postponed for the State to provide full disclosure of the case docket.
Cape Town Interschool Rugby Match Halted Over Alleged Use of K-Word
An interschool rugby match in Cape Town was brought to an early end over the weekend after the referee allegedly heard the use of a racial slur during the game.
Ten Homes Destroyed in Dunbar Road Fire as eThekwini Officials Warn Residents
eThekwini fire officials are urging residents to exercise caution with open flames following a blaze that destroyed 10 homes at the Dunbar Road informal settlement in Wiggins.
Alexandra Residents Demand Urgent Action as Rubbish Piles Up
Residents of Alexandra in Johannesburg say they are being forced to endure increasingly unhygienic conditions as the ongoing Pikitup waste collection crisis leaves streets and pavements covered in rubbish.
University of Zululand SRC Raises Alarm Over Academic Delays Amid Water Crisis
The Student Representative Council (SRC) at the University of Zululand has raised concerns about growing academic delays caused by ongoing water shortages at the institution.
Interest Rate Outlook Shifts as Reserve Bank Keeps Rates Unchanged
Expectations around South Africa’s interest rate outlook have shifted sharply after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unexpectedly decided to keep rates unchanged, with economists now weighing the possibility of either further hikes or cuts later this year.
Pretoria Man Accused of Deliberately Infecting Ex-Girlfriend With HIV to Appear in Court
A 47-year-old man accused of deliberately infecting his former girlfriend with HIV is expected to appear in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Monday, facing a charge of attempted murder.
Aircraft to Assist With Table Mountain Fire After Blaze Spreads Near Cableway Station
An aircraft is expected to be deployed on Monday morning to assist firefighting teams battling a vegetation fire near Kloof Nek Corner along Tafelberg Road in Cape Town.
Mother and One-Year-Old Daughter Killed in Pietermaritzburg Home Invasion
Police are appealing to the public for information following a deadly home invasion in Woodlands, Pietermaritzburg, that left a 33-year-old mother and her one-year-old daughter dead.
Viral TikTok video helps airport worker retire after years of struggling with disability
A chance encounter at a US airport has led to an extraordinary fundraising campaign that could allow a 64-year-old airport worker to retire after years of working despite severe mobility problems.
Hugo Broos officially steps down as Bafana Bafana coach
Hugo Broos has officially ended his five-year tenure as Bafana Bafana head coach, with the Belgian coach confirming that he will not renew his contract with the South African Football Association (SAFA).
Anglo American says De Beers sale remains competitive amid $1bn valuation reports
Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad has declined to confirm reports that De Beers could be sold for around $1 billion, saying negotiations over the diamond business are still underway.
Free State bus crash death toll revised from 12 to 10
The death toll from a deadly bus crash on the N1 north of Trompsburg in the Free State has been revised from 12 to 10.
Hammarsdale court dismisses challenge to arrest warrant of murder accused
The Hammarsdale Magistrate’s Court has dismissed an application challenging the validity of an arrest warrant used to detain a traditional healer accused of masterminding the murders of an ANC Youth League member and two Durban metro police officers.
Postbank urges SASSA beneficiaries to replace Gold Cards before August deadline
Postbank is urging SASSA beneficiaries who still use the old Gold Card to replace it with the new Postbank Black Card before the end of August to avoid disruptions to their grant payments.
New North West police commissioner vows to tackle illegal mining
The newly appointed North West police commissioner, Arthur Peter Adams, has vowed to hit the ground running, with the fight against illegal mining among his top priorities.
Bodies of Nothabo Tshuma and daughters to be repatriated to Zimbabwe
The bodies of Nothabo Tshuma and her two daughters, Natalie and Nala, are expected to be repatriated to Zimbabwe on Sunday.
One killed, four injured in head-on collision on R102 near Nyoni
One person has died and four others have been injured following a head-on collision on the R102 near Nyoni.
Fuel price shock looms as diesel faces sharp August increase
South African motorists could face significant fuel price increases in August after the petrol over-recovery recorded in July was wiped out, while diesel prices have moved deeper into under-recovery.
New witness in Mapisa-Nqakula corruption trial reveals anonymous threat
A new witness in the corruption trial of Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has told the court that she received an anonymous threat last week.
Ramaphosa endorses Eskom restructuring plan to transform electricity sector
President Cyril Ramaphosa has endorsed the first phase of a report by the Eskom Restructuring Task Team (ERTT), paving the way for major changes to South Africa’s electricity sector.
Drive More Safely backs 10-year licence proposal, calls for trucks to be included
A road safety organisation has welcomed plans to extend the validity period of South African driving licences from five years to 10 years, saying the move could help reduce backlogs and ease pressure on licensing departments.
Audio played at Madlanga Commission allegedly captures Andrea Johnson telling advocate to leave country
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has heard an audio recording in which former Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) head Advocate Andrea Johnson allegedly tells State Advocate Drushantha Ramsamy to leave the country if he is called to testify before the commission.