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Record fuel increases are set to batter more than 500,000 households relying on paraffin

Two other people were critically injured and taken to the FH Odendaal Hospital in Mokopane.

More than 50 people have joined a religious congregation in KwaMaphumulo, leaving jobs and families.

Anthony Albanese used a rare TV address to tell Australians that the “months ahead may not be easy” amid the global effects of the war.

President Trump is set to address the nation on the Iran war at 9 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday night, with White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt saying he would be providing “an important update,” without providing further details.

Russian authorities say a technical malfunction caused the An-26 to crash into a cliff.

After spending most of the full-scale war in Russian captivity, the former mayor of a frontline Ukrainian city recalls his ordeal as he returns to a hometown deeply transformed by modern warfare.

This is just the second time that DR Congo have reached the World Cup finals, sparking celebrations in Kinshasa.

The new law imposes a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail and criminalises the “promotion” of same-sex relations.

DR Congo qualify for their first World Cup since 1974 as Axel Tuanzebe’s strike gives the Leopards a 1-0 win over Jamaica in their play-off.

Eritrea are one of six nations to reach the group stage of qualification for Afcon 2027, having played their first games in the competition since 2007.

Collections is usually seen as the point of failure, but it’s not where the problem starts.

South Africans will have to pay up to R600 more per tank in April compared to last month as a result of record price hikes in fuel.

Following the launch of four new Smart ID branches in March, Standard Bank has now expanded the service to 30 branches nationwide.

The committee has concluded its investigation into allegations of maladministration at the fund.

The first voter registration weekend will take place in June.

The party had previously called for a relief of R3 in the fuel levy.

508 political parties have shown an interest in participating in the forthcoming polls.

Capetonians were left stunned on Tuesday after a Durbanville-based bicycle shop was targeted in a brazen armed robbery shortly after opening.

Bafana Bafana have learned the identity of their Group A opponents for FIFA World Cup 2026: Mexico, Czech Republic and South Korea.

Stuart McCloskey says he hopes Zebre’s Simone Gesi “doesn’t get banned for any length of time” following his red card in Ulster’s 28-12 United Rugby Championship win over the Italian club.

The 2026 County Championship season begins on Friday amid hopes of a reconnection between the ECB and the county game.

Why has the UK introduced a ban on student visas for four countries? Today in Focus talks to affected students in Sudan and Afghanistan, as well as our home affairs editor, Rajeev Syal

In early March, with little warning, the UK announced a ban on student visas for four countries: Sudan, Afghanistan, Myanmar and Cameroon.

It came as devastating news to Afra Elmahdi (pictured), an exceptional...

Television and radio personality Felix Hlophe ushered in a new era for his acclaimed breakfast show on Gagasi FM today.

Jessica Nkosi shares excitement after announcing a new brand ambassador partnership.

The Stormers are poised to beat a struggling Toulon who are without a win since January and missing key players.

On Tuesday, the council adopted a motion to scrap the debt of struggling households.

The man previously supported the child and mother with part of the rental cottage proceeds he owned with his wife.

A damning Auditor-General report has laid bare structural rot in South Africa’s public sector IT systems.

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South Africa’s largest trade union federation stated that more needs to be done to protect consumers from high petrol and diesel prices.

Chery has officially confirmed that it will establish a vehicle production facility in South Africa, making the transition from an importer to a local manufacturer.

The global oil price recovered after Iran and the US signalled they were prepared to end the war.

The industrial action is due to start on 7 April and there is likely to be disruption to services.