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Surging oil prices linked to the Middle East conflict are exposing South Africa’s dependence on imported fuel, raising concerns about reserves, inflation and economic growth

Panyaza Lesufi’s office has been given R1.6bn in 2026/2027

Civil groups and opposition criticise Maile’s budget

Disaster Risk Management says no heat-related emergencies have been reported thus far.

Accused number two in the Senzo Meyiwa trial, Bongani Ntanzi is under cross-examination.

Close to 55 000 cattle have been vaccinated in the Ugu District.

Two firefighters from a private company have been hospitalised after a blaze in Edenvale.

The purchase is part of wider plans to prevent major artworks from being bought by private collectors.

It comes as Norwegian police investigate an explosion that occurred outside the US embassy in Oslo on Sunday.

President Aoun outlines a path towards “permanent security and stability”, as Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah continue.

Col Randrianirina, who seized power last year, did not give a reason for dissolving his government.

Cellou Dalein Diallo accuses the junta-leader-turned-president of erasing political threats.

Four soldiers were injured but all are now in a stable condition, Ghana’s army says.

Flights in and out of Nairobi Airport have been disrupted while some roads in the capital are submerged.

Civil rights organisation AfriForum has urged the government to provide relief to motorists and the broader economy as South Africa braces for a sharp increase in fuel prices next month.

Lieutenant-General Hilda Senthumule is appearing before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

North West businessman Suliman Carrim is testifying before the Madlanga Commission.

The IEC briefs the nation on its state of readiness for elections and the latest developments.

NCC’s Fadiel Adams returns to Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations of criminal infiltrations.

Wales number eight Aaron Wainwright in line to face Italy in the Six Nations despite an early exit against Ireland.

Basketball Africa League is bringing the game back to the SunBet Arena at the end of March.

Cristian Westemaier Ribera becomes Brazil’s first ever Winter Paralympic medallist, finishing second in the Para-cross-country skiing men’s seated sprint.

“Saddened” Martin O’Neill fears larger allocation of away fans at meetings of Celtic and Rangers “may now not happen anymore”.

As AI has upended the way students learn, academics worry about the future of the humanities – and society at large

Lea Pao, a professor of literature at Stanford University, has been experimenting with ways to get her students to learn offline. She has them memorize poems, perform at recitation events, look at art in the real world.

It’s an effort to reconnect them to the bodily experience...

A well-known Hermanus estate linked to Markus Jooste and the Rupert family has been sold in a major property deal.

The total prize purse for the T20 World Cup (R219-million) was the highest in the 19-year history of the biennial tournament.

The bodies of the two toddlers were discovered near a river, with visible injuries.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 11 March 2026.

Court rules that releasing the accused in Lusanda Mathabela’s murder case could disturb public order and weaken trust in the justice system.

Delivery apps are glitching and navigation routes are changing abruptly thanks to electronic warfare disrupting the satellite signals that power everything from missiles to your ride home.

The 600kg Van Allen probe A will re-enter Tuesday evening, with most of it burning before reaching Earth’s surface

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Parts of a giant Nasa satellite will crash to Earth on Tuesday evening, the US space agency is warning – but the chance of being struck is extremely low.

According to the US military’s Space Force, the...

Three Chinese car brands saw incredible sales growth in the used market last year.

Flights from Joburg to Durban are relatively cheap at the moment, but prices are set to go up considerably towards the end of the month.

South Africa has some of the worst traffic in the world, with motorists spending an average of 10 days staring at the car in front of them.

Petrol station owners have warned of a potential fuel shortage in South Africa.

Ben Cole Edwards, 30, built a career as a trauma coach after posting about being estranged from his mum.

Susan McLarnon is travelling to Downing Street later to call for “urgent action” to be taken on redress for those harmed by pelvic mesh implants.