News
-
Residents ready for appeal after filling station in D’Urbanvale approved
D’Urbanvale residents are ready for an appeal against the approval of a 24/7 filling station and store on vacant erven in the area.
Source:
-
Fuel levy to be cut by R3 per litre, but the pain is yet to come
South Africa will reduce the fuel levy by R3 per litre in April to alleviate rising fuel prices due to the Iran conflict.
-
US petrol price reaches $4 a gallon, highest since 2022
Petrol prices in the US have surpassed $4 a gallon amid the Iran conflict, with further increases expected during summer travel season.
-
Government to increase free electricity allocation for poor households
South Africa’s free basic electricity allocation for indigent households will be increased after the current 50 kilowatt-hour limit was deemed no longer adequate for modern household needs.
-
Simon’s Town not viable bunkering hub, expert says
More ships are rerouting past the Cape due to global tensions, but experts say South Africa is failing to benefit from this growing maritime traffic.
Source:
-
Cape Town first municipality to procure power from traders below Eskom rates
A new energy trader tender aims to procure 500 MW through purchase agreements from a variety of power generation technologies, including solar.
Source:
-
Police officer sentenced to 12 years for stock theft
A police officer received a 12-year prison sentence for instructing cattle theft, emphasizing abuse of his position in law enforcement.
-
Foot-and-mouth outbreak widens as vaccine supplies dwindle
The Western Cape faces a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, with vaccine supplies dwindling and strict biosecurity measures urged for cattle farmers.
-
New Free State Police Commissioner appointed to tackle crime and restore community confidence
Lieutenant General Thabang Solly Lesia has been appointed as the new Police Provincial Commissioner of the Free State. With nearly 40 years of experience, he aims to enhance crime-fighting efforts, focusing on drug eradication and gender-based violence. His local roots…
-
Police appeal for information in Kwadwesi double murder
SAPS Kwadwesi detectives are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing suspects involved in a double murder at a residence in Gqeberha.
Source:
Share your news with us.
Do you have feedback you’d like to share?
Let us know what’s on your mind.