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Government blames petrol and diesel shortages on South Africans
South Africa’s cabinet said the reason fuel stations across the country are running dry is because of consumers panic buying and fuel hoarding.
THURSDAY, 09 APRIL 2026, 11:21

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South Africa’s cabinet said the reason fuel stations across the country are running dry is because of consumers panic buying and fuel hoarding.

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Nick Rockett, last year’s Grand National winner, withdraws from the 2026 race at Aintree on Saturday.
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Unlicensed dog breeding in Zimbabwe is surging, leading to dangerous dog attacks and public health concerns, as enforcement of breeding regulations remains weak.

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The hybridised compact crossover is now on sale at local dealerships
South Africa
President Ramaphosa to visit Kusile Power Station
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday visit Eskom’s Kusile Power Station in Nkangala District Municipality, Mpumalanga.
Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, as well as Eskom management, will accompany the President during the visit.
“This visit allows the President to witness progress made in restoring...
South Africa
Condolences for family of WC High Court Judge Taswell Papier
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi has extended condolences to the family and friends of Judge Taswell Papier of the Western Cape Division of the High Court.
Papier died on Tuesday at the age of 64.
Kubayi said: “His work, both during and after apartheid, leaves a lasting legacy in...

South Africa
SASSA beneficiaries in LP are concerned that they did not receive their grants this month

South Africa
Umzimvubu Agricultural Show has highlighted the role of farming in the rural Eastern Cape…

World
Trump and NATO chief meet to discuss the partnership, attacks continue across the Gulf region despite U.S.-Iran ceasefire, Iran says ceasefire includes Lebanon, but Israel and Trump say it’s not.

World
The four astronauts said they were returning to Earth with “so many more pictures, so many more stories”.

World
The celebrated mountaineer, who also served as the first full-time employee of the outdoor retailer REI and later as its president and CEO, died Tuesday at his home in Port Townsend, Washington, his family said.

World
North Korea said its testing spree this week involved various new weapons systems, including ballistic missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads, as it pushes to expand nuclear-capable forces.

Africa
Very few people are ever prosecuted following terror attacks with suspects often held without trial.

Africa
The government usually refrains from commenting on the participation of its citizens in the conflict.

Africa
The presidency says it is taking action as it fears fuel shortages could lead to public disorder.

Africa
Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against the Spanish FA after “Islamophobic and xenophobic” chants during a friendly between Spain and Egypt last month.

Business
The debate about gold and bitcoin as competing safe havens misses the point. Both are responding to the same underlying shift – but they hedge different failure modes within it.
Business

Business
The latest remuneration report from Old Mutual showed that former CEO Iain Williamson received close to R65 million in single-figure remuneration.

Business
Leroy Merlin is set to expand out of Gauteng, with plans to launch in Cape Town and Durban in the near future.

Politics
The trial involves 18 accused who face charges of fraud, corruption and money laundering.

Politics
Khampepe Inquiry is part of an agreement reached in settlement discussions in a court application.

Politics
The event was called off after the family left, citing displeasure of Ekurhuleni officials.

Politics
ANC PEC in Limpopo has appointed three additional members.

Sport
Orlando Pirates could part ways with several experienced players as the club prepares for a major squad overhaul at the end of the season.

Sport
Yorkshire off-spinner Dom Bess extends his deal through to the end of the 2028 season.

Sport
Put your faith in trusted FPL assets such as Bruno Fernandes and Antoine Semenyo this week, with a double gameweek on the horizon.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly looking to sign a defender for next season. The Soweto giants might part ways with experienced players in June.
Education
[Nile Post] Makerere University’s decision to enforce virtual guild campaigns may appear prudent on the surface, but it risks becoming a convenient substitute for confronting a deeper institutional failure. Instead of treating the root causes of election violence, the university is, quite literally, plugging the anus while the diarrhoea persists.
Education
[Premium Times] According to a notice issued by the chapter Chairperson, Jurbe Molwus, a professor, the strike takes effect on Wednesday, 8 April and will continue until the salaries are paid.
Education
A new study from Gallup found that young adults have grown less hopeful and more angry about artificial intelligence.
Education
The progressive and popular Twitch streamer, who is controversial with some Democrats, tests his political influence on the 2026 campaign trail.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
An upmarket Johannesburg suburb has been identified as a new hijacking hotspot in South Africa. Find out more…
Lifestyle
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Entertainment
‘Anyone headed to OR Tambo International Airport is going to be late.’

Entertainment
Brent crude prices are experiencing significant volatility following a ‘fragile’ two-week ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran.
Entertainment

Entertainment
“Of course you think you can do better, but we were in survival mode for large parts of the game,” said Slot.

Science/Tech
Unlock speed, scalability and innovation through smart, low-risk legacy system modernisation.

Science/Tech
The moon gets hit by space debris all the time, but some of it is so large that the impact generates light that can be seen thousands of kilometers away.

Science/Tech
Audi says high import duties and the absence of consumer incentives have left the local EV market stuck in neutral.

Science/Tech
Fraud has entered a new phase. What was once opportunistic cybercrime is now operating as a coordinated, technology-driven system. A new global threat assessment from Interpol warns that financial fraud has evolved into one of the fastest-growing forms of transnational organised crime, now sitting at the centre of criminal ecosystems enabled by AI, low-cost tools […]

Motoring
The highly anticipated Kia Tasman bakkie has officially landed in South Africa.

Motoring
VW has achieved a significant milestone at its Polo factory in South Africa as it prepares to add a new SUV to the production line.

Motoring
BYD has set its sights firmly on the premium and luxury car segment.

Motoring
South Africans looking to escape rising petrol prices may look to electric cars as the solution.
Health
New research is upending what we thought about the consciousness of patients, leaving families with agonizing choices.

Health
Aimee Oliver never imagined that giving birth would ultimately cause her to need surgery for incontinence.

Health
Will Adolphy helps men and boys escape the influence of the online manosphere.
Health
While chatbots like Claude and ChatGPT can help narrow the information divide between patients and providers, they can also dispense flawed advice.