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Three facilities stopping South Africa from falling off a cliff
South Africa’s refining capacity has halved since 2020, leaving just three operational facilities that are now crucial for maintaining fuel supply security.
FRIDAY, 17 APRIL 2026, 07:22

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South Africa’s refining capacity has halved since 2020, leaving just three operational facilities that are now crucial for maintaining fuel supply security.

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The peacock initially got along with the chickens before running riot on the farm, the farmer says.

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Masandawana are holding a valuable 1-0 advantage from the first leg and just need to avoid a defeat to advance to the final.

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The origin of townships in SA is deeply rooted in the segregationist policies that existed long before apartheid was established and formalised in 1948.

South Africa
Tshwane CFO Gareth Mnisi was implicated through Fannie Nkosi’s testimony.

South Africa
The attempted murder case against Bellarmine Mugabe and his co-accused resumes…

South Africa
The Nkabinde Enquiry is set to rule on Shamila Batohi’s request to consult legal counsel.

South Africa
CRL Rights Commission conducted an oversight visit at Ikhaya Labafundi church on Thursday.

World
Six months into a ceasefire that promised an end to the war and a surge of aid for Gaza, people say recovery hasn’t even yet begun.

World
The U.N. looks for a quick solution to get cargo ships with fertilizer through the Strait of Hormuz, to prevent a global food crisis.

World
Somalia’s population is experiencing severe food insecurity after three years of drought. Now, the war in the Middle East means the import-dependent nation has even less access to food.

World
A ceasefire in Lebanon was an Iranian condition for continuing talks with the U.S. to end that war.

Africa
The pontiff was unusually forthright in his address at the presidential palace.

Africa
Malema is appealing against the decision to prevent him from being taken to prison on Thursday.

Africa
Abubakar Malami was seen as one of the most influential ministers under former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Africa
Zhang Kequn was arrested in March while trying to travel to China with more than 2,000 live ants.

Business
Capitec has slowly been rolling out a new real-time safety feature that warns customers of suspicious accounts.

Business
Experts say Mythos potentially has an unprecedented ability to identify and exploit cybersecurity weaknesses.

Business
Firms say digital twins make staff more productive, but are they a potential legal minefield?

Business
Small shops across the UK are being targeted by thieves stealing collectibles worth thousands of pounds.

Politics
Malema made the claims while addressing supporters outside the KuGompo City Regional Court

Politics
Julius Malema was sentenced to five years imprisonment for unlawful possession of a firearm.

Politics
The party says Malema else has the constitutional right to challenge the sentence.

Politics
EFF have denied claims that their members forced businesses to close in the Johannesburg CBD.

Sport
Mark Williams could cause traffic chaos on the motorway if he surpasses Ronnie O’Sullivan as the oldest ever world champion.

Sport
Which area needs the most surgery?

Sport
Sophie Ingle is poised for another landmark in a stellar career as Wales go to Albania in Women’s World Cup qualifying.

Sport
Nottingham Forest continue their remarkable Europa League run – but does it only increase the pressure on staying in the Premier League?
Education
[Namibian] Pupils at Leevi Hakusembe Senior Secondary School in the Kavango West region have been barred from bringing food to the hostel.
Education
The actress stars as a haunted genius opposite Don Cheadle as her father in David Auburn’s 2001 drama. This revival, though, exposes the play’s lack of rigor.
Education
We want to understand how international students are navigating the current job market in the United States.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has called for the expansion of emergency medical response training to all personnel of the Ghana Police Service, stressing that lifesaving skills were now essential to modern policing.

Lifestyle
US Mega Millions currently pays out 2 000-times more than our PowerBall, which has South Africans asking if they can get in on the action?

Lifestyle
EFF leader Julius Malema was joined by his wife Mantoa Matlala for a performance of ‘Kill The Boer’ after his court sentence verdict…

Lifestyle
Explainer: Why EFF leader Julius Malema did not go straight to jail following his unlawful discharge of a firearm sentence verdict…

Lifestyle
Dr Musa Mthombeni shuts down online rumours claiming he cheated on his wife while on a boys trip to Thailand.

Entertainment
Aimee Canny and Pieter Coetzé added to the list of events in which they have qualified for the Commonwealth Games.

Entertainment
Julius Malema sentenced to five years after firing rifle. Appeal means he keeps BMWs Breitlings and his National Assembly platform.
Entertainment

Entertainment
A high-energy day at The Campus in Johannesburg saw the value-packed device move through real-life moments.

Science/Tech
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Science/Tech
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Motoring

Motoring
An Indian carmaker with a factory in South Africa recently completed its 12,000th vehicle.

Motoring
The City of Johannesburg has proposed name changes for four streets in the metro.
Motoring

Health
Alexandra Morris said women can be dismissed by doctors when describing symptoms of endometriosis.

Health
Steph Richards’ endometriosis charity work was criticised by former Home Secretary Suella Braverman.
Health
On top of the daily toll of treating patients, the show’s medical providers bring their own scars to the E.R.
Health
Dr. Erica Schwartz is seen as a highly qualified traditional choice and tapping her the strongest signal yet that the administration is veering away from vaccine skepticism this election year.