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October 2025 petrol price forecast
South African drivers may face a slight rise in petrol prices in October, while diesel users could benefit from a small decrease.
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South African drivers may face a slight rise in petrol prices in October, while diesel users could benefit from a small decrease.
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The Southport Inquiry has revealed it will examine whether agencies avoided “taking responsibility”.
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The visit comes at a sensitive time for the UK, which plans to lay on a display of royal pageantry for the US president.
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Tyler Robinson, 22, expected to face formal charges in the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
South Africa
The commission will investigate allegations of corruption in the country’s criminal justice system.
South Africa
Foreign Ministers call for the protection and safety of Gaza aid flotilla
The Ministers of Foreign Affairs from several countries have expressed concern for the safety of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which involves citizens from their countries and carries critical aid to Gaza.
Global Sumud Flotilla is an international, civil society-led maritime initiative launched in June this year,...
South Africa
The couple will remain behind bars until their next appearance.
South Africa
The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has dismissed an application by former Zambian president Edgar Lungu’s family to overturn its previous ruling, which ordered his remains to be repatriated for a state funeral in Zambia.
World
The report issued Tuesday by experts commissioned by the United Nations’ Human Rights Council calls on the international community to end the genocide and take steps to punish those responsible.
World
For the first time in almost three decades Colombia loses its certification as a US ally in the war on drugs.
World
BBC’s David Sillito takes a look at the career of the Hollywood icon who has died aged 89.
World
South Sudan’s opposition has called on its forces to mobilise for “regime change” in response to Vice President Riek Machar’s arrest. The fragile 2018 peace deal faces collapse, but how did it come to this?
Africa
If no candidate wins more than half the votes, the top two contenders will head to a run-off.
Africa
The young men are seen dancing to a remix of a campaign song, with altered lyrics.
Africa
Momodou Ceesay rejected the president’s decision to oust him from the post.
Africa
The pair were sentenced to two years in prison after being found with charms, including a chameleon.
Business
Renowned economist Dawie Roodt has a message for South Africans wanting to stay in the country—delivering a scathing assessment of the ANC.
Business
A consultation has been launched on proposed changes, which affect 900 roles.
Business
Somerset Mall in Cape Town is undergoing a massive revamp, which is set to add 50 new stores.
Business
Politics
Minister Anton Bredell announced plans last week to put the Knysna Municipality under administration
Politics
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa urged councillors to emulate municipalities governed by the DA
Politics
Cyril Ramaphosa outlined the ANC’S service delivery action plan to the party’s councillors
Politics
The plan seeks to revitalise local government and make it work better for the people.
Sport
Tom Pidcock is named in a smaller than usual Great Britain team for the Road World Cycling Championships in Rwanda.
Sport
Ireland white ball captain Paul Stirling says the side are “obviously disappointed” by a lack of competitive cricket this summer.
Sport
Deadline-day signing Sebastian Tounekti is not viewing Celtic as a stepping stone to one of Europe’s top leagues and insists “I see myself being here for many years”.
Sport
BBC Sport’s Ask Me Anything team looks at the rules on Athletic Bilbao’s team eligibility.
Education
[The Herald] A Milton High School teacher, Tyson Lunga, who was recently cleared by the courts on several sodomy charges, is set to appear before the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education disciplinary committee on 22 September.
Education
[The Herald] A Milton High School teacher, recently acquitted of multiple sodomy charges, is not off the hook yet as he now faces a disciplinary hearing with the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education.
Education
From autumn 2026 all schools and after-school clubs must collect and hold students’ phones until the end of the day
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Sweden is to implement a nationwide mobile phone ban in all schools in an attempt to improve security and study conditions for students.
From the next school year, starting in autumn 2026, it will be compulsory for all schools and after-school clubs to...
Education
[This Day] It its bid to drive financial literacy and youth empowerment, 9 Payment Service Bank (9PSB), recently conducted a financial literacy training session at the Liberty Career Academy (LCA) Summer Camp, engaging young minds with practical knowledge and essential life skills to confidently manage their finances and build a foundation for long-term financial success.
Lifestyle
King Charles attended the funeral of the Duchess of Kent, at Westminster Cathedral, while Queen Camilla missed the service due to sinusitis.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Robert Redford, the legendary Oscar-winning actor and director, passed away peacefully at his home near Provo, Utah, at the age of 89.
Lifestyle
Hollywood actor and Oscar-winning director Robert Redford, best known for the film Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid, has died.
Entertainment
“I was stressed out for two and a half to three months. I knew I had cancer in my body,” says Sabelo Gumede.
Entertainment
The documentary premiered on Friday, 12 September.
Entertainment
Former SMag cover star and Shaka iLembe actor, Luyanda Zuma, will have a second chance to be crowned Miss SA in Pretoria on October 25 after making the top 10 for the long-delayed 2025 instalment of the beauty pageant.
Entertainment
Science/Tech
Riaan van Rooyen, one of the liquidators appointed to the Mirror Trading International estate, was taken to hospital by ambulance and declared dead on Tuesday.
Science/Tech
Survey of 12,000 women also revealed severity of long Covid symptoms rose and fell across menstrual cycle
Women with long Covid are prone to longer, heavier periods, which could put them at greater risk of iron deficiency that exacerbates common symptoms of the condition, doctors say.
The findings emerged from a UK survey of more than 12,000 women, which also found that the severity of long...
Science/Tech
Media reports of the fate of top cryptocurrencies have often focused on drawing parallels between Ethereum and Solana. Both networks remain important players in the development of DeFi, NFTs, and smart contracts and are firmly rooted as forces for innovation within the blockchain landscape. According to certain predictions, Solana might hit $2,500 and ETH could […]
Science/Tech
Pepe Coin price prediction is gaining traction, with more analysts and traders now willing to make bets on what’s next for the meme coin token. This increase in speculative attention and discussions of a potential rally follows a recent price breakout. However, it would appear that investors are not convinced of Pepe’s long-term potential, and […]
Motoring
While set to rival the Ford Ranger, Toyota Tacoma and Chevrolet Colorado in the States, it remains to be seen whether Ram makes it a world model with right-hand-drive.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Also going under the hammer is a 1999 E36 BMW M3 GT2 (E36) – one of just 50 built by hand.
Health
The taboo against pork is deeply entrenched in both religious traditions. But the prohibition is not absolute.
Health
Immigrant detainees are not receiving proper mental health care, lawyers and advocacy groups say, and reports of suicide attempts are persistent.
Health
Committee members, some of whom are vaccine skeptics, are likely to recommend restricting the use of the shots at birth or delaying them until later in childhood.
Health
Psychologist and gaming expert Nick Ballou has five ways how gaming can boost your mental health and wellbeing.
Nature
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
A peer-reviewed study, published in the journal Nature, found that the carbon emissions stemming from 111 of the world’s biggest fossil fuel producers resulted in at least $28 trillion in economic losses in the three decades to 2020, writes Nick Hedley.
Nature
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.