
Fuel prices set to increase on Wednesday
Mineral and Petroleum Resources Department says the increase is effective from Wednesday
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Mineral and Petroleum Resources Department says the increase is effective from Wednesday

The suspect is under police guard in hospital after he allegedly tried to take his own life

SAWS warns of a cold front bringing strong winds, heavy rain, possible snowfall this week.

A taxi and bus collision leave seven people killed, 18 injured in Kariega, Eastern Cape

uMkhonto weSizwe Party has proposed a bill to reserve spaza shop ownership for South Africans.
SAPS Captain praised for bravery
The Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, has commended Captain Johan “Pottie” Potgieter for his bravery after he secured a crocodile during an operation to recover the human remains of a suspected missing person.
“In a highly dangerous and complex operation along the Komati...
COGTA hails SA, Nigeria engagement after traditional dispute in EC
The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) has welcomed what it described as constructive engagement between the AmaRharhabe Traditional Council and the Nigerian High Commission, following a recent meeting in the Eastern Cape.
COGTA Deputy Minister Zolile Burns Ncamashe said the...
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...

Nigeria is working on a voluntary repatriation plan for its citizens in South Africa.
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
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
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
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...

Residents in Bhambayi call for police presence after three community patrollers were killed.

He was arrested in Pretoria last November after explosives were allegedly found in his vehicle.
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...

South Africans who die without valid will risk having assets distributed against their wishes.
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...

Five suspects are on trial for killing Senzo Meyiwa in October 2014.

Issues that spark it range from hours lost to endless social media scrolling to late-night streaming

Three people have died and others are ill following a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship