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The jump in diesel prices triggered by the Iran war is expected to accelerate electrification of China’s heavy truck fleet this year, analysts and carmakers say, and speed a decline in fuel demand in the world’s largest oil importer.

Indonesian authorities are rushing to rescue 20 hikers after the eruption of Mount Dukono on Halmahera island on Friday, a local rescue agency official told Reuters.

Siya Kolisi will leave Sharks for Stormers at the end of the season, but the move has nothing to do money.

Officials had previously issued warnings on climbing the active volcano due to safety concerns.

Residents in Steelpoort say a newly constructed bridge has improved transport and safety.

Khampepe Commission of Inquiry, is taking place in Newtown, Johannesburg. 8 May 2026

Forty-five schools in KZN have been connected to high-speed internet…

RTMC has revealed that the percentage of people who pass the learner driver’s test has been reduced

Spanish authorities are preparing to receive more than 140 passengers and crew members on board a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship headed for the Canary Islands.

President Trump’s decision to leave NATO in the dark before launching strikes on Iran has inflamed tensions and is putting new urgency on rethinking the alliance.

Russia’s annual Victory Day parade will be smaller than previous ones as the effects of the war on Ukraine take a toll.

Iran is experiencing the longest internet blackout ever recorded with 99% of the population offline. But certain people — with “white internet” — have stayed connected this entire time.

The ruling could have huge implications for the political future of Cyril Ramaphosa.

The death toll is unclear but sources say between 30 and 50 people died in Wednesday’s attacks.

The former university lecturer was a vocal critic of the government and ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front party.

As claims of xenophobia in South Africa mount, Ghana calls on the African Union to send a fact-finding mission.

Digital marketing is a powerful tool for South African businesses to reach their target audiences and connect with more potential customers.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is back in the hot seat over the Phala Phala saga, with the Constitutional Court ruling that Parliament acted unlawfully when it voted to block further investigations into the saga.

Petrol price recoveries at the start of May 2026 are starting motorists on the back foot for the month, with another significant hike building for June.

IEC says new Journal on African Elections will help improve understanding of political funding.

ConCourt delivers the long-awaited judgment on the EFF’s bid to revive the Phala Phala saga

EFF members expected to gather outside the ConCourt ahead of judgment in the Phala Phala matter…

ConCourt to deliver judgment in the Phala Phala matter, after 500k dollars was stolen in 2020

Dan Lydiate to become a full-time member of Steve Tandy’s coaching team with Wales when leaving Dragons this summer.

Jayden Adams will miss the remainder of Betway Premiership action after receiving a suspension, dealing a major blow to Sundowns.

Here is all the information you need to know as the URC heads into the penultimate round of the pool phase.

Happiness is in the air as the ‘Izingane Zes’thembu’ reality TV star, Amahle Biyela, celebrates her graduation from the renowned UKZN.

Rapper and singer Doja Cat has successfully branded herself as an out-of-the-box individual and artist.

The CItizen had the opportunity to see the Jetour G700 fording at Yanqi lake in Beijiing, showing off it’s amphibious abilities.

Wits urged students and staff to remain cautious of phishing attempts or suspicious emails claiming to come from Canvas or the university.

‘A baby of 22 months cannot speak for herself, and it is our duty to speak for her through action,’ says the Limpopo police commissioner.

Airtel Africa has delayed its mobile money initial public offering to late 2026, citing war-driven margin pressures.

These cuddly, connected companions could disrupt everything from make-believe to bedtime stories. No wonder some lawmakers want them banned.

Hate communities often flourish online for years, raising the question of how they persist. My research team has found that powerful stories keep members of a hate group galvanized, either by repeating the story over and over or by constantly adding fresh accusations and interpretations to it. I’m a computational social scientist who studies social […]

Ensuring your cat stays hydrated is one of the best ways to keep your pet healthy. The right pet water fountain can help.

Toyota’s luxury brand has unveiled a new SUV, and it could be coming to South Africa.

An official launch date for Denza in South Africa is still to be set.

When conversation drifted into fantasy, one man grabbed a hammer and prepared for war.

The condition affects one in 10 women in the UK and can cause debilitating pain and infertility.

Lucy Woodham answers your questions on the outbreak of hantavirus on board a cruise ship