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Will petrol and diesel prices go up now?
If oil prices remain high for some time, the knock-on effects could affect the costs of fuel and food
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If oil prices remain high for some time, the knock-on effects could affect the costs of fuel and food

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Educator held at Moroka police station, awaiting appearence in magistrate’s court

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Bafana Bafana players may not have to worry about unpaid bonuses for the FIFA World Cup following Standard Bank’s partnership with SAFA.

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A recent court ruling showed that taxpayers remain fully responsible for their returns, as data-driven audits, poor record-keeping, and flawed legal strategy led to an attorney losing his case and facing substantial penalties.
South Africa
Budget will accelerate country’s momentum, says President
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the 2026 Budget, tabled by the Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana last week, will accelerate the momentum of inclusive growth, create jobs and tackle poverty.“Every budgetary allocation is a developmental choice: ensuring there are teachers in classrooms, nurses and doctors in clinics,...

South Africa
A level 2 warning was issued by the SAWS for thunderstorms accompanied by hail and damaging winds.
South Africa
From negotiation to nationhood: SA celebrates 30 Years of the Constitution
Thirty years after South Africa chose the rule of law over division and human rights over rule by exclusion, the country on Monday began the commemoration of 30 Years of the Constitution – a world-renowned document born from negotiation, compromise and public participation on an unprecedented scale.
Minister...
South Africa
Government welcomes arrest of officials involved in R1mln fraud case
Government has welcomed the arrest of three senior officials from the Department of Health in connection with an ongoing investigation into allegations of theft and fraud involving a tender worth more than R1 million.
“The fight against corruption remains an apex priority for government as part of its commitment...

World
The remarks are the first to reporters since the U.S.-Israeli military operations against Iran began Saturday despite weeks of talks designed to stave off a conflict.

World
Israel trades fire with Hezbollah, widening the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran into Lebanon. And, Texas primaries could test if Latino support for the GOP remains strong after 2024’s gains.

World
The war over Iran engulfed more of the Middle East and beyond on Monday as Lebanon’s militant group Hezbollah responded to the killing of Iran’s spiritual leader with its first attack on Israel in more than a year.
World
A total of 555 people have been killed across Iran in US and Israeli strikes that began two days ago, the Iranian Red Crescent said.

Africa
The move could undermine Lilongwe’s pursuit of a new programme with the International Monetary Fund

Africa
He used the girls’ mother’s life-threatening illness as an opportunity to demand sex, said the US Office of Public Affairs.

Africa
This is the highest number of confirmed casualties from a single African country in the Ukraine-Russia war.

Africa
The disgraced financier was in talks to buy luxury abode Bin Ennakhi – but the purchase was never completed.

Business
The rand has taken a knock following the eruption of war between the United States/Israel and Iran, with trouble brewing for markets if the conflict escalates and expands.

Business
The majority of flights to key Middle Eastern hubs have been cancelled for Monday as the conflict continues.
Business

Business
The Competition Commission has recommended that the Competition Tribunal approve the acquisition of South African insurer King Price and tech-based consultancy Porcupine Union without conditions.

Politics
The committee may summon Paul O’Sullivan if he ignores its invite, after his walkout last week.

Politics
TRC Inquiry aims to probe allegations of political interference that prevented prosecution.

Politics
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says the report was declassified on February 2 this year.

Politics
O’Sullivan must confirm his appearance by midday failing which he will be summoned.

Sport
Wales fly-half Sam Costelow is ruled out of the Six Nations trip to face Ireland on Friday night.

Sport
England have some reasons for hope before their T20 World Cup semi-final against India, but other issues show the difficulty of their task.

Sport
Three people were arrested after Nottingham Forest’s Europa League tie against Turkish side Fenerbahçe.

Sport
Manager Sarina Wiegman says England have been given “reassurances” that there are no safety concerns about their Women’s World Cup qualifier against Ukraine being held in Turkey, as the conflict in the Middle East widens.
Education
[Vanguard] – Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has cautioned 11,500 newly matriculated students of Ebonyi State University (EBSU) to avoid cultism, examination malpractice, and other social vices, warning that violations would attract expulsion.

Education
The queen of children’s edutainment is back after four very long months, with her most extraordinary, envelope-pushing and moving special yet. Cue absolute relief for parents the world over
For those whose cultural experiences are largely absorbed through the prism of their mewling infants’ demands for the same thing 437 times in a row, it’s been a long four months. In late October last...
Education
[Nile Post] The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has urged students and leaders of King’s College Budo to jealously guard the school’s rich legacy and remain committed to excellence.
Education
[Liberian Observer] The University of Liberia (UL) has conferred an Honorary Doctorate Degree in International Relations on Foreign Minister, Sara Beysolow Nyanti, recognizing what it described as “enormous gains” for the country in the diplomatic arena since her appointment.

Lifestyle
Jaw-dropping aerial photographs have revealed the scale of last week’s dramatic rock lobster walkout along the Cape West Coast.

Lifestyle
‘Root of our faith’ are just some of the words Thobeka Majozi used to dedicate a sincere birthday message to her grandmother.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
The fallout from Saturday’s Soweto derby has left both Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates with a play suspended for their…

Entertainment
This is not the first time Williams has received a car as a gift from a partner.

Entertainment
National Treasury last year introduced a discussion document on a gambling tax, with public comment having closed on Friday.

Entertainment
Supercar enthusiasts converged on Melrose Arch in Johannesburg for a high-octane supercar meet.

Science/Tech
JSE-listed Growthpoint Properties is expanding its logistics and industrial property portfolio with the development of Indlovu Logistics Park on the site of the former PPC facility in Montague Gardens, Cape Town. Indlovu Logistics Park is being developed to meet growing demand for high-quality logistics and warehousing space in one of the city’s most established industrial […]
Science/Tech
“At its peak in early 2014, Stack Overflow received more than 200,000 questions per month,” notes the site DevClass.com. But in December they’d just 3,862 questions were asked — a 78 percent drop from the previous year. But Stack Overflow’s blog announced a beta of “a redesigned Stack Overflow” this week, noting that at July’s WeAreDevelopers conference they’d “committed to pushing ourselves...

Science/Tech
The deal adds an AI-enabled, open-architecture platform to Duxbury’s local surveillance portfolio.

Science/Tech
ASML has ambitious plans to capture more of the rapidly growing market for AI chips.
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
It’s possible to buy a car from a premium brand in South Africa for less than R350,000.

Motoring
Toyota’s luxury brand Lexus has launched its first fully-electric car in South Africa.

Health
Women with endometriosis say doctors failed to listen to them or take their pain seriously.
Health
Veterans and others who have suffered trauma and injuries are flocking to clinics around the world to take ibogaine. My own reason was deeply personal.
Health
A small stable of doctors gave V.I.P. medical services to the sex offender and the women around him. Some doctors bent or broke the ethical rules of their profession.
Health
Older Americans are losing billions of dollars annually to financial exploitation. Banks and investment firms are training employees to spot red flags and stop the transactions.