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Our freedom is a product of intangible solidarity

Today at 11:20 AM, via SAnews

Our freedom is a product of intangible solidarity

By Ronald Lamola, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation 

Those who have had the opportunity to carefully study South Africa’s road to democracy would most likely agree with the assertion that our democracy is a special product of intangible solidarity. 

It is almost as if all the nations of the world from Africa, to...

Petrol and diesel to increase from Wednesday

Today at 11:13 AM, via SAnews

Petrol and diesel to increase from Wednesday

The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (DMPR) has announced that petrol and diesel prices will increase by between R3.27 and R6.19 from Wednesday.

The increase comes alongside government efforts to cushion the blow for consumers through the extension of the R3 decrease in the general fuel levy for petrol with a R3.93 reduction...

Price of petrol and diesel to increase from Wednesday

Today at 11:13 AM, via SAnews

Price of petrol and diesel to increase from Wednesday

The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (DMPR) has announced that petrol and diesel prices will increase by between R3.27 and R6.19 from Wednesday.

The increase comes alongside government efforts to cushion the blow for consumers through the extension of the R3 decrease in the general fuel levy for petrol with a R3.93...

Power system remains ‘stable’ despite winter demand increase

Today at 10:52 AM, via SAnews

Power system remains ‘stable’ despite winter demand increase

Eskom says the power system remains stable and resilient, despite increased electricity demand typically seen at the start of the winter season.

The power utility has maintained at least 350 days without implementing load shedding.

“[The system is] supported by sustained improvements in generation performance and...

Women Ministry calls for protection of female journalists

Today at 10:39 AM, via SAnews

Women Ministry calls for protection of female journalists

As South Africa reaffirms its commitment to constitutional democracy, the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has urged all stakeholders to collaborate effectively to ensure that female journalists can operate freely and securely.

The call coincided with the global observance of World Press...

SAWS warns of cold, wet and windy weather

Today at 09:34 AM, via SAnews

SAWS warns of cold, wet and windy weather

A period of cold, wet, and windy weather conditions is expected to affect large parts of the country from Monday through to Thursday. 

This change in weather is associated with a cut-off low-pressure system expected to make landfall over the western parts of South Africa from Tuesday morning. 

“The system is expected to initially affect...

President Ramaphosa calls for reparations to address Africa’s colonial legacy

Today at 09:21 AM, via SAnews

President Ramaphosa calls for reparations to address Africa’s colonial legacy

President Cyril Ramaphosa has renewed calls for reparations to address the enduring impact of colonialism and slavery on the African continent, arguing that meaningful redress must support development and economic justice.

In his weekly newsletter marking Africa Month, President Ramaphosa said while the...

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