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South Africans could be paying much less for a tank of petrol
If it weren’t for a levy added to every litre of petrol for the dysfunctional Road Accident Fund, South Africans would be paying significantly less to fill up their cars.
SATURDAY, 10 JANUARY 2026, 12:08

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If it weren’t for a levy added to every litre of petrol for the dysfunctional Road Accident Fund, South Africans would be paying significantly less to fill up their cars.

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ANC Youth League members turned out in large numbers to attend the Peter Mokaba lecture before the ANC’s 114th birthday celebrations in Mogwase, Rustenburg, on Friday.

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Police say a man in his 50s died in the incident in Helston during Storm Goretti.

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Umalusi has confirmed it will stop issuing new N3 certificates, with 2025 marking the final year of certification under the programme.

South Africa
A helicopter dispatched in the Kouga region is diffusing fires

South Africa
The ANC is celebrating its 114th anniversary at the Moruleng Stadium in the North West.

South Africa
SAHPRA says these ingredients are not allowed in health supplements for persons under the age of 18
South Africa
A Western Cape mother has turned personal tragedy into hope for others, starting a swimming foundation in honour of her late daughter which has taught more than 1 000 children swimming survival skills and a further 7 000 how to be water safe.
World
Civil liberties and migrant-rights groups called for nationwide rallies on Saturday to protest the fatal shooting of an activist in Minnesota by a U.S. immigration agent, as state authorities opened their own investigation of the killing.

World
The New Year’s Eve fire at a bar in Crans-Montana killed 40 people and injured 116.

World
Islanders want a bigger say in their ties with Denmark, but also on the world stage too.
World
Iranians took to the streets in new protests on Friday to press the biggest movement against the Islamic republic in more than three years, as authorities sustained an internet blackout as part of a crackdown that has left dozens dead.

Africa
The pair join other US celebrities reconnecting with their African heritage and taking up citizenship.

Africa
The US president made the comment after being asked if the Christmas Day strikes were part of a broader campaign.

Africa
Voters could propel a leader into a fifth decade in power or back a change candidate.

Africa
A project in South Africa is putting radioactive material in rhino horns to make it harder to smuggle them over borders.

Business
South Africa’s municipal electricity debt crisis is often reduced to failing councils, weak billing systems, political interference, and a culture of non-payment. But the truth is more complicated.

Business
South Africans can expect to have access to hundreds more bank branches doing Smart IDs and Passports this year.

Business
“Today it’s uninvestable,” Exxon chief executive Darren Woods says of Venezuela.

Business
The US Treasury Secretary said the US no longer held pesos in its exchange stabilisation fund.

Politics
A volunteer says they have been excluded from working at the ANC’s main birthday celebration

Politics
SANCO, which forms part of the ANC’s alliance, is attending the party’s 114th commemoration in NW

Politics
Ramapha delivered he keynote address at the ANC’s January 8 gala dinner in the North West.

Politics
Mantashe linked youth unemployment to a lack of effort in applying for jobs.

Sport
Keep track of the live scoring as a new-look Sharks side heads into an all-important Champions Cup clash against the Sale Sharks.

Sport
Aston Villa sign USA defender Jenna Nighswonger on loan from Arsenal until the end of the Women’s Super League season.

Sport
England international Georgia Stanway will leave Bayern Munich upon the expiry of her contract at the end of the season.

Sport
Lebogang ‘Cheeseboy’ Mokoena feels Relebohile Mofokeng did not make a wise decision by turning Rulani Mokwena’s offer.

Education
Trinity Hall’s plan to target elite schools sends the message that privilege equals talent, when the reality is that poorer students are already on the back foot
A Cambridge college’s plan to target students from some of the country’s most elite private schools has struck a nerve. As reported by the Guardian, Trinity Hall justified the move by claiming that a focus only on “greater...
Education
[Nile Post] Ugandan educationists have renewed calls for continuous review of the national education curriculum to enhance learners’ global competitiveness following the release of the 2025 A-Level Cambridge examination results.
Education
[Liberian Observer] The Government of Liberia has reaffirmed its commitment to the expansion and long-term development of Lofa County University (LCU) following a high-level engagement held Wednesday during the county tour of the Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Hon. Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan.
Education
[SNA] – The Ministry of Education and National Orientation launched the School Meal Project today at Al-Dabagheen Primary School in Omdurman, under the patronage of Minister Dr. Al-Tohami Al-Zain Hajar.

Lifestyle
Kristy and Desmond Scott have become couple goals from creating content that paints a picture of love, family and fun.

Lifestyle
Twelve of South Africa’s safari parks and game reserves are doing citizens proud after securing spots on this coveted list.

Lifestyle
TikTok couple Kristy and Desmond Scott are reportedly getting a divorce over ‘alleged infidelity’ wiping out any chance of reconciliation.

Lifestyle
While Siya is on ‘baecation’ with Rachel John, his estranged wife Rachel Kolisi is teaching his younger sister to budget. Take a look…

Entertainment
City Power announced that customers with solar installations will be converted to postpaid billing accounts

Entertainment
“Nobody can foresee the future, where you will be after a certain number of games. And nobody wants a losing streak. I wasn’t hoping for that…”

Entertainment
The suspect was caught after two men carrying large bags were spotted by SANDF soldiers at 11pm

Entertainment
The match will also kickoff earlier and with no fans in the ground.

Science/Tech
Dr. Yasam Ayavefe believes the fight against forest fires must move beyond outdated methods and into a new era of technology-driven prevention. In recent years, wildfires have displaced families, caused the death of countless animals, and placed biodiversity under serious threat, turning forest protection into one of the most urgent environmental priorities of our time. […]

Science/Tech
UK Financial Ltd today announced the successful exchange-level execution and acceptance of MayaCat Regulated Security Token (SMCAT), the world’s first exchange-traded security token built on the ERC-3643 regulated asset standard, now live within the CATEX Exchange environment. This announcement confirms completion of Part One of a deliberately phased deployment process: compliant issuance,...

Science/Tech
A veteran television analyst has explained whether Canal+’s takeover of MultiChoice can help save DStv.

Science/Tech
As the crypto market moves closer to sustained bullish momentum, investor sentiment is shifting, with investors moving out of established tokens and into emerging utility tokens for explosive gains. Large-cap tokens like Bitcoin already have high market caps, meaning significant capital must be invested for upward price movement. At the same time, low-cap, fundamental tokens […]

Motoring
A growing number of new cars sold in South Africa feature electric door handles, but the technology is facing global scrutiny over safety concerns.

Motoring
The American carmaker Jeep is slashing prices as part of a new turnaround strategy.
Motoring
Motoring
Health
His discovery of the protein fragment GLP-1 was crucial in the development of Ozempic, Wegovy and other blockbuster obesity and diabetes treatments.

Health
Athena, Electro, Dynamite and Giant share their top tips to stay fit and healthy.

Health
In Birmingham hospitals knives are regularly found, with one produced by a patient ready for an MRI.
Health
After canceling a spacewalk planned for Thursday, the space agency’s administrator said it was erring on the side of caution and bringing a crew of four home in the coming days.