The real reason petrol is so expensive in South Africa – and it is not the oil price
Rapid growth in fuel levies has driven much of South Africa’s petrol and diesel price increases since 2008.
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News24 | Stormers mourn sudden passing of renowned team manager Chippie Solomon
The Stormers rugby community was in shock on Saturday morning after the sudden passing of renowned team manager Christopher ‘Chippie’ Solomon.
Innovation, preparedness and African agency in a multipolar world
African public intellectuals have repeatedly concerned themselves about how African societies can act with purpose and autonomy in a global system that has historically limited their choices
One South African municipality spent R700 million on overtime pay while trash piled in the streets
Emfuleni Municipality reportedly spent almost R700 million on overtime pay in the last six years, while services like waste removal continue to go undelivered.
News24 | How South Africa helped bring Artemis II safely home
South Africa has been playing a pivotal role in ensuring the success of NASA’s Artemis II mission. From the antennas of the South African National Space Agency in Hartebeesthoek, engineers contribute to the global tracking network that safeguards spacecraft and astronauts during critical phases like re-entry.
From a small trading house in Swaziland to Africa’s biggest bank
Standard Bank’s African operations have grown from a small trading house in Eswatini in 1988 into the largest bank by assets on the continent. CEO Sim Tshabalala explained to Daily Investor how that was done.
Zimbabwe’s jarring, phantom reform
Presidential terms are to be extended to seven years, with Mnangagwa’s current tenure lengthened by two, while parliament and local government terms are similarly prolonged
Welcome to the age of empire
The South African government has navigated this period remarkablywell. It has not capitulated to any of the stronger blocs, whilst retainingits dignity and independent views
The hidden hoaxer class outed
Now inching past six months into the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry and five months into the ad hoc committee to investigate allegations made by Lt General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, which has since concluded its business, one thing has become clear: there is an overlooked and dangerous class in South African politics that uses both political officials […]
News24 | Sentebale launches legal action against Prince Harry over ‘reputational harm’
Sentebale, a charity co-founded by Prince Harry, is suing him for harming its reputation through a media campaign.
News24 | Here are the Powerball and Powerball Plus results
Here are the Powerball and Powerball Plus results.
News24 | Fragile Iran truce brings brief relief to African markets
The truce between the US, Israel and Iran has eased pressure on African markets. But economists warn that deep‑rooted vulnerabilities mean the rebound may be short‑lived.
News24 | Ramaphosa linked to Phala Phala cover-up; MK Party MP pleads guilty: Today’s top 7 stories
News24 brings you the top stories of the day, summarised into neat little packages. Read through quickly or listen to the articles via our customised text-to-speech feature.
News24 | China’s zero-tariff policy a ‘game changer’ for SA wine and citrus, says Steenhuisen
China’s decision to scrap all tariffs on South African imports from May will be an “absolute game changer,” especially for wine and citrus exports, says Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen.
Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns: Last season and now
SA People takes a look at how Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns compare to last season after 23 league games.