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Govt extends fuel reduction levy on petrol, cuts diesel surcharge to zero
Motorists face further hefty fuel price increases despite government interventions
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Motorists face further hefty fuel price increases despite government interventions

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The National Freedom Party has granted KwaZulu-Natal MEC Mbali Shinga an opportunity to appeal her expulsion, a move that could stabilise the fragile provincial coalition government

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Hakima Boukerouis is the fifth woman to be identified through an international police campaign.
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Four offences seem to have been committed but only one fine was imposed by the fisheries department.

South Africa
Alan Monswamy, his wife, their two children, and three other family members, were kidnapped.
South Africa
Fuel levy relief extended to June
The temporary reduction in the general fuel levy introduced by government that was due to come to an end in early May, has been extended to June, the National Treasury and Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources said on Tuesday.“To provide further relief and to address concerns of higher inflation and negative impacts on economic growth due...

South Africa
The company was only registered three days after the contract specifications were issued.
South Africa
R12.5bn border overhaul to boost trade, security and traveller experience
Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber says South Africa’s R12.5 billion border infrastructure overhaul will transform the country’s ports of entry into modern, secure and efficient gateways for trade and travel.
Addressing a media briefing on Tuesday, Schreiber said the redevelopment of six key land ports...

World
Israel’s foreign minister says it has received no evidence to support the claim that a vessel carrying grain from occupied Ukraine has reached Haifa.

World
Cole Allen, the man who tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, is being charged with trying to assassinate President Trump. And, King Charles III is set to address Congress today.

World
People living near the man charged with the attempted assassination of Trump say they were shocked to see their neighbour on TV.

World
Two months after the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran started the war, peace talks are on hold, with control of the Strait of Hormuz and the future of Iran’s nuclear program as the two main points of contention.

Africa
He says his words were intended to be a private conversation and were “taken out of context”.

Africa
Three civilians and seven gunmen were killed in an area where there has been a protracted chieftaincy dispute.

Africa
The four men pleaded not guilty to targeting an American in an alleged attack at a holiday apartment.

Africa
The artefacts will be returned and displayed in an exhibition in Serowe opening on 27 May.

Business
The United Arab Emirates will leave OPEC, dealing a blow to the group and its leader, Saudi Arabia, as the global oil industry grapples with the massive supply disruption caused by the Iran war.

Business
Property prices have jumped 37% despite the collapse of government services in a small seaside town.

Business
Experts says Claire’s suffered from a perfect storm of issues which has spelled the end for the accessories chain.

Business
National Treasury and the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources have announced that the fuel tax relief will be extended, with additional relief for diesel.

Politics
Chair Mbuyiseli Madlanga says Brown Mogotsi resumes testimony at the Madlanga Inquiry

Politics
AG’s office will be evaluating some of these issues for the upcoming audit cycle.

Politics
The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal went to Ohlange as it sought to draw inspiration from it late leaders

Politics
Hlabisa was speaking in Westonaria, Gauteng where the party commemorated Freedom Day

Sport
These Orlando Pirates stars underperformed against Kaizer Chiefs while these Bucs stood up to be counted. Here are your player ratings …

Sport
A look at the latest Betway Premiership standings shows that Kaizer Chiefs have now officially qualified for next season’s lucrative MTN8.

Sport
“Profitability is not a principle target” for the Women’s Open says R&A chief executive Mark Darbon who is more focused on growing the audience.

Sport
South African tennis star Kevin Anderson has revealed that his cousin has died after being attacked during a home invasion.
Education
Northeastern University is behind in responding to appeals this year. Keep asking for a better deal — at any school — and more time to make up your mind.
Education
Data obtained by The New York Times shows that the Education Department resolved 30 percent fewer discrimination complaints in 2025 compared with the previous year.
Education
[Daily News] Bukoba — TANZANIA must overhaul its education model to prioritise practical, market-relevant skills if it is to tackle persistent socio-economic challenges, presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT), Dr Alex Malasusa has said.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The National government has embarked on construction of the first public university in Baringo at Kabarnet, the county headquarters.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
South Africa’s cultural community is in mourning following the death of internationally acclaimed opera singer Mimi Coertse.
Lifestyle
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Entertainment
The general fuel levy will return to its full rate from 1 July.

Entertainment
Three dates in Swift’s record-breaking “Eras” tour were cancelled in the summer of 2024 after authorities warned of the plot.

Entertainment
Most people spend money on alcoholic drinks during long weekends.

Entertainment
After shutting down Pretoria with one of the most explosive live music spectacles South Africa has seen, Scorpion Kings are preparing to make history again.
Science/Tech
Because of a February Supreme Court decision, General Motors said it would receive refunds on some of the tariffs it had paid.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from NPR: A divided U.S. Supreme Court on Monday heard a dispute over labels on the popular Roundup weed killer, which thousands of people blame for their cancers. How the Supreme Court rules could have implications for tens of thousands of lawsuits against Roundup maker Monsanto, which is now owned by Bayer. The case centers on who decides about warning...

Science/Tech
On May 1, the United Arab Emirates will end its a 59-year membership in the oil consortium, allowing it to raise output during one of the most volatile energy markets in years.
Science/Tech
Musk’s posts on his X social media platform have pushed his narrative that OpenAI has lost its way.

Motoring
South African used car buyers are choosing one model over the rest.

Motoring
South Africa’s reliance on imported fuel has had a major impact on the local refining industry.
Motoring

Motoring
Transnet is on track for a watershed moment in 2026, with the utility set to allow private users to use its rail networks.
Health
In a letter to states and other grant recipients, the Trump administration says the strips encourage drug use.
Health
The case could help determine the future of thousands of lawsuits against the maker of a popular herbicide over claims that it causes cancer.
Health
The desire to live longer and healthier lives has spawned a growth in services and supplements. So what works best?
Health
Before the rise of GLP-1s, obesity experts didn’t study the internal buzz that compels people to eat. Now that food noise is being switched off, they want to understand it.