TUESDAY, 31 MARCH 2026, 13:02
Surging fuel prices from disrupted Middle East oil supply are expected to push South Africa’s inflation higher, but the Reserve Bank is likely to avoid immediate interest-rate hikes unless the shock triggers sustained price increases beyond fuel.
AfriForum’s private prosecutions unit will “develop the law” to privately prosecute ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula if the National Prosecuting Authority doesn’t reverse its decision not to institute money laundering and corruption charges against him.
US President Donald Trump’s approval rating fell in recent days to its lowest point since he returned to the White House, hit by a surge in fuel prices and widespread disapproval of the war he launched on Iran, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found.
Gerrie Nel said AfriForum was looking at developing the law to privately prosecute politicians such as the ANC secretary general for corruption
The 12 cops who allegedly pushed through Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala’s R360 million police health tender have all been granted bail ranging from R40 000 to R80 000.
Organisations have warned that proposed amendments by SANRAL to its Rest and Service Facilities policy could unlawfully expand its powers over land use and roadside businesses.
Exiled politician calls for sanctions against President Yoweri Museveni’s regime
National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola will face criminal charges over Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala’s tainted R360-million health services tender.
The DA is demanding a 50% reduction of the fuel levies as of April to shield South Africans from the impact of the Iran war.
With a record R120 billion infrastructure pipeline, one South African city’s service delivery spending outpaces all Gauteng metros combined.
The suspended police minister says the arrests are only the beginning and that his actions, alongside Idac investigations, were key to stopping the illegal contract
Bafana Bafana and SAFA were left with no option but to go with Panama for their 2026 FIFA World Cup preparatory fixture this month.
WhatsApp fraud is on the rise, putting South Africans at increasing risk of account takeovers and impersonation scams.
After a record-breaking debut drawing 100 000 fans, Bryson DeChambeau’s emotional victory at Steyn City cemented LIV Golf South Africa’s legacy. Officials have confirmed the tournament will return from April 22 to 25 in 2027