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Fuel relief falls short as prices surge
1+ week, 6+ day ago (513+ words) Updated April 1, 2026, 4: 09 p. m. | By Mmangaliso Khumalo The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) and the Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA) have welcomed the government's announcement of a temporary R3 per litre fuel levy relief, calling it a positive first step amid historic…...
South Africa returns human remains, sacred carving to Zimbabwe
11+ hour, 46+ min ago (278+ words) Updated April 14, 2026, 2: 58 p. m. | By AFP South Africa on Tuesday handed back to Zimbabwe ancestral human remains and a centuries-old stone carving of its sacred national emblem, the Zimbabwe bird, taken more than 100 years ago during the colonial era. The restitution was…...
Industrialisation central to Gauteng growth strategy - Mashatile
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (221+ words) Updated April 9, 2026, 3: 06 p. m. | By Faith Modise Speaking at the 2026 Gauteng Investment Conference at the Marriott Hotel in Melrose Arch on Thursday, Mashatile said the focus is now on translating massive investment pledges into real economic impact, after approximately R890 billion was secured…...
Truck with R1 million explosives and fuses stopped at Beitbridge border
19+ hour, 9+ min ago (277+ words) Updated April 14, 2026, 7: 35 a. m. | By Mmangaliso Khumalo A joint operation by the Border Management Authority (BMA), South African Police Service (SAPS) and South African Revenue Service (SARS) has led to the interception of explosives and detonator fuses valued at approximately R1 million at…...
Hill-Lewis's election as DA leader a good political move: Analyst
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (413+ words) Updated April 13, 2026, 1: 57 p. m. | By Faith Modise Political analyst Professor Pieter Duvenhage said the Democratic Alliance (DA) might have a good chance of performing well in the upcoming local government elections, calling the appointment of the new party leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, a…...
Limpopo "ready" to welcome pilgrims and holidaymakers for Easter
1+ week, 6+ day ago (397+ words) Updated April 1, 2026, 10: 07 a. m. | By Bulletin / Jacaranda FM Newswatch Limpopo is preparing for an Easter influx of pilgrims and holidaymakers, with safety measures in place, while authorities warn of increased N3 traffic and urge motorists to follow road safety guidelines. Limpopo Premier Phophi…...
Maile warns of overcrowded Gauteng schools, teacher shortages
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (381+ words) Updated April 13, 2026, 7: 43 a. m. | By Nomfundo Twala Gauteng's new Education MEC Lebogang Maile says learner placement remains one of the province's biggest challenges. Maile says the problem is driven by ongoing migration into the province that continues to push demand beyond the…...
Malawi arrests ex-finance minister on money laundering charges
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (270+ words) Updated April 13, 2026, 7: 14 a. m. | By AFP Malawian police arrested the former finance minister Sunday on suspicion of money laundering and abuse of office, in the latest move in a widening post-election crackdown on former senior officials. Simplex Chithyola, the leader of the…...
Ramaphosa denies role in Phala Phala report as calls for accountability grow
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (326+ words) Updated April 11, 2026, 10: 39 a. m. | By Bulletin/Newswatch President Cyril Ramaphosa has denied any involvement in IPID's declassified report into the multi-million-rand theft at his Phala Phala farm in Limpopo." "The President has denied involvement in IPID's declassified report on the ten-million-rand theft…...
DA leadership battle: Hill-Lewis vs Dyonase for top job
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (284+ words) Updated April 11, 2026, 10: 40 a. m. | By Cliff Shiko The Democratic Alliance will elect a new federal leader at its two-day Johannesburg congress, with more than 2, 000 delegates attending. Geordin Hill-Lewis and Sibusiso Dyonase are contesting the top post, succeeding John Steenhuisen. Delegates have started…...