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Economist, Dawie Roodt, says South Africans could see an increase in interest rates next month due to the hike in inflation. Statistics SA today announced that the consumer price inflation increased to 5.4% in September from 4.8% in August. This is the second consecutive increase, bringing the rate to the same level as it was in June this year. According to the data agency, the main contributors to the increase […]

  Veteran Palestinian leader, Hanan Ashrawi, has called on the US to hold Israel accountable for their actions and stop the attacks on Gaza. More than 2 000 people have been killed in the Israel-Palestine conflict since fighting Hamas attacked Israel more than a week ago. Ashrawi says the United States must change its Israel policy and stop providing international legal impunity. Speaking to international 24-hour news channel, Al Jazeera, […]

The South African Weather Services (SAWS) has warned of severe thunderstorms expected in parts of the country this week, as temperatures drop. The weather service has issued a Yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms, in part of Gauteng, Mpumalanga, and Limpopo. Heavy downpours may lead to localised flooding in low-lying areas. However, residents can expect warmer conditions to return from Thursday in the province. Yellow level 5 and 6 […]

                                                                               Twitter: @SAPoliceServices Police Minister, Bheki Cele, has warned community members to refrain from hindering police from enforcing the law. Cele was commenting on the incident that happened in Eden Park,in Ekurhuleni, […]

The South African Poultry Association CEO, Izaak Breitenbach, says the vaccines for poultry will assist in prevent any other outbreaks of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in the future. The country is currently dealing with the deadly outbreak of avian flu, which has led to over seven million chickens (30% of national stock) being culled. It has also led to a shortage of eggs in the country, leading to […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed the latest census report as credible and of the highest integrity, despite a 31% undercount rate. The President was reacting to the release of the data by Statistics South Africa. According to the figures, South Africa's population now sits at 62 million, an increase from the 51.8 million in 2011. The Census 2022, however, registered a 31% undercount rate, meaning about a third of people […]

Yires have been warned to stay hydrated and out of the sun as a heatwave hits the country. The scorching weather is expected to persist until Sunday. Speaking to Ynews weather forcaster, Lehlonolo Thobela, says temperatures are expected to hit the high 30s in some areas, with highs of 35 degress celcius. Thobela is urging South Africans to be cautious.   Pretoria is expected to reach temperatures of about 34 […]

The Department of Agriculture has warned against panic buying as the highly infectious avian influenza - poses a threat to the supply of chicken and eggs in the country. The food industry is currently dealing with a deadly outbreak of the bird flu, in which the country has lost around 25% of its national flock. At least 2.7-million chickens have been lost to date, which has cost the industry millions […]

Former Springboks captain, John Smit, says the Springboks mustn't underestimate Tonga - and should prepare for a tough match. The Springboks, who won their opening matches against Romania and Scotland, lock horns with Tonga on Sunday night, needing as many points as possible out of the game to secure a place in the playoffs. The Boks will be coming from a loss against Ireland and will be wanting to win […]