Nigeria plans voluntary citizen repatriation from South Africa
Nigeria is working on a voluntary repatriation plan for its citizens in South Africa.
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Petrol and diesel to increase from Wednesday
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
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
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
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...
Patroller murder in Bhambayi, KZN sparks calls for increased policing
Residents in Bhambayi call for police presence after three community patrollers were killed.
Zim politician Job Sikhala returns to Pretoria Magistrate’s Court
He was arrested in Pretoria last November after explosives were allegedly found in his vehicle.
SAWS warns of cold, wet and windy weather
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...
Estate planning not just for the wealthy, expert
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 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...
LIVE | Senzo Meyiwa murder trial
Five suspects are on trial for killing Senzo Meyiwa in October 2014.
Experts flags technology as having an impact on mental health
Issues that spark it range from hours lost to endless social media scrolling to late-night streaming
Cruise ship passengers die in suspected hantavirus outbreak
Three people have died and others are ill following a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship
Police continue to investigate Kubheka kidnapping
Gauteng police say they followed proper procedures in tracing a kidnapped spaza shop owner.
Man accused of impersonating SSA official to appear in court
The Hawks arrested the suspect acting on intelligence linking him to alleged extortion cases
Wet roads lead to multiple crashes in Cape Town
Several crashes reported across Cape Town as wet and windy weather affects road conditions.
New witness to take stand at Meyiwa’s murder trial
Five suspects are on trial for killing Senzo Meyiwa in October 2014
Three suspects to appear in court for Kagiso man’s abduction
The suspects were arrested on Saturday after police successfully rescued a man in Kagiso.
Police dog unit to be deployed in Kuruman to search for missing man
Police dog unit will join rescue team deployed in Metswetsaneng to search for a missing man
Witness G to appear before Madlanga Commission behind closed doors
The crime intelligence officer, will appear remotely and off camera but audible to the public
Sileku welcomes PRASA’s improvements to Malmesbury rail services
A key feature is the introduction of an express service through Eikenfontein Station