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SA fuel levy relief extended to June: What you’ll pay
National Treasury extends fuel levy relief to June 2026, suspending the diesel levy entirely as Middle East tensions drive up oil prices.
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Government pays tribute to workers as opposition highlights unemployment crisis
South Africa’s Workers’ Day recognized workforce contributions amid high unemployment, prompting contrasting views on job creation and governance effectiveness.
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Eskom pays out R5.4 billion in bonuses despite reliance on state bailout
State power utility Eskom has paid R5.4 billion in performance incentives to its employees during the 2025 financial year.
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South Africa’s AI policy cited fake research, created by AI: What lessons need to be learned
South Africa’s first attempt to establish a binding artificial intelligence (AI) policy framework came to an abrupt halt just 16 days after it was officially gazetted.
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DA rejects Matjhabeng tariff increases far exceeding national guidelines
The DA has rejected the Matjhabeng Municipality’s proposed tariff increases for 2026-’27, which significantly exceed national guidelines. The ANC’s suggested 23% electricity and 25% water hikes come amidst high unemployment and poverty in the area. The DA argues these increases…
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Over 100 left homeless after shack fire in Town Two
A fire at SST informal settlement destroyed over 40 shacks, leaving 100 homeless; the cause is unknown, and assessments continue.
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Residents of Australia’s ‘most beautiful’ street fed up with viral fame
Locals of a picturesque seaside town in Australia have had enough of visitors taking over the ‘most beautiful street’ to take photos.
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City records spike in drunken-driving arrests over long weekend
A total of 108 motorists were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol during the Freedom Day long weekend, according to the City of Cape Town.
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Ramaphosa calls for urgent action to tackle South Africa’s worsening water crisis
President Ramaphosa has called for urgent, coordinated action across all three spheres of government to resolve South Africa’s deepening water crisis.
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Prosecutor Tracy Brown murder case delayed as number of suspects grows to six
The high-profile murder case of prosecutor Tracy Brown postponed again as state seeks to add more accused and formulate additional charges.
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