News
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How South Africa’s fuel price is calculated: A breakdown
South Africa’s fuel prices are influenced by global oil prices, exchange rates, and local transport costs, taxes, and regulations.
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Zero alcohol limit for drivers: South Africa moves to tighten road safety laws
South Africa plans a zero alcohol limit for drivers as government moves to tighten laws and reduce road fatalities nationwide.
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Man (34) appears in Plettenberg Bay court for elderly couple farm murders
A 34-year-old Crags man appeared in court on 31 March in connection with the murder of an elderly couple on their Glen Loerie farm.
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Eskom tariff hike takes effect – calls for pricing reform
Consumers directly supplied by Eskom face an 8,7% electricity tariff increase from today, prompting renewed calls for reform of South Africa’s electricity pricing model.
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Gang Monitor says defections fuel Cape Flats violence
Gang members switching sides across Cape Flats communities are fueling a surge in violence and retaliatory killings, according to new report.
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Four astronauts, 10 days, 384 000 kilometres: Inside the Artemis II Moon mission
NASA’s Artemis II mission, launching on April 1, 2024, will send four astronauts on a lunar flyby to test technology for future Mars exploration.
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Critical skills shortage in Eastern Cape as only cleft surgeon steps down
“It’s quite frightening to think about it. The Eastern Cape is the second biggest province in South Africa and we have one person doing this.”
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R100 Million Phakisa Raceway investment stalled by administrative failures
An urgent intervention is needed to secure a R100 million investment at Phakisa Raceway, hampered by administrative failures. Since Investchem was chosen as the preferred bidder, contract delays threaten jobs and economic recovery in Matjhabeng. The Democratic Alliance is pressing…
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Army joins police in major WC crime crackdown as Operation Prosper launches
SAPS, SANDF and City of Cape Town launched Operation Prosper with joint operational parade today, marking official commencement of crime-fighting initiative
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Komani farm worker accused of fatally stabbing colleague over alleged affair
A 37-year-old man accused of stabbing a farm worker over an alleged affair appeared in Komani Magistrate’s Court on 31 March.










