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Motorists to pay more at pumps; FOSA calls for relief

Motorists will pay more at the pumps from Wednesday, 4 March 2026, following the latest fuel price adjustments announced by the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR). The Forum for South Africa (FOSA) has criticised the increases, warning they will place further strain on households already grappling with unemployment, rising food costs and electricity hikes. The department attributed the price hikes to rising international oil prices, with Brent crude climbing from 64.08 to 69.08 US dollars amid heightened tensions […]

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Outstanding documents stall Bellarmine Mugabe’s bail bid

Outstanding documents from the State have delayed the bail bid of former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe’s son, Bellarmine Mugabe, at the Alexandra Magistrates Court. Mugabe, who made his second court appearance on Tuesday alongside his co-accused Tobias Mugabe Matonhdze, will remain in police custody after proceedings were postponed to allow the prosecution time to provide documents critical to the bail application. Senior Counsel, Laurence Hodes, has been brought in to lead the bail proceedings, signalling a strengthened legal strategy as […]

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Senzo Meyiwa Trial | Ntanzi claims police used his phone in custody

Accused number two in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, Bongani Ntanzi, has accused police of using his cellphone while he was in custody. Ntanzi testified before the Pretoria High Court on Monday, where he has also requested detailed records of the facilities where he was detained. He told the court he was rotated weekly between holding cells in Villieria, Moot and another police stations before being formally transferred to Rustenburg Correctional Centre Prison (Ramochana Prison) in March 2021. Ntanzi remains […]

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Conrad embraces favourites tag

Proteas head coach, Shukri Conrad, says the team has embraced the favourites tag as they head into Wednesday’s T20 World Cup semi-final against New Zealand as the tournament’s only unbeaten side. South Africa secured their place in the last four after beating Zimbabwe by five wickets in their last Super Eights match in New Delhi on Sunday. Their opponents New Zealand sneaked into the semi-finals with a better net run-rate than Pakistan, and will enter Wednesday’s clash in Kolkata as […]

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Cross-examination of former NPA boss postponed at TRC inquiry

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Cases Inquiry resumed on Monday with a procedural ruling postponing the cross-examination of former National Director of Public Prosecutions Bulelani Ngcuka, despite an earlier directive permitting it. The inquiry, chaired by Justice Sisi Khampepe, is probing allegations of political interference in the prosecution of apartheid-era crimes that were not pursued after the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Ngcuka, who led the National Prosecuting Authority from 1998 to 2004, had been expected to […]

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Authorities suspect poor workmanship in Ormonde building collapse

Six people have died following a building collapse at Amethyst Business Park in Ormonde, Johannesburg, on Monday afternoon. Johannesburg Emergency Services spokesperson, Xolile Khumalo, said teams responded just after 2pm to reports that a concrete slab had given way at a two-storey structure that was under construction. One injured person was rushed to hospital, while two others were reported trapped during rescue operations. Three people were initially unaccounted for as emergency teams continued searching through the rubble. The exact cause […]

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O’Sullivan to return to Parliament on Thursday after ‘dramatic’ walk-out

Controversial forensic investigator, Paul O'Sullivan, has agreed to return to Parliament's Ad-Hoc committee on Thursday, following his dramatic walk-out from proceedings last week. O'Sullivan abandoned the sitting after a heated exchange with Members of Parliament, insisting that he had appeared before the committee voluntarily and had not been summoned. He told MPs that he had already exceeded the time he had allocated for the session and needed to leave to catch a flight. "Telling me I’m going to be arrested, […]

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Banyana book COSAFA final spot

Banyana Banyana booked their spot in the 2025 COSAFA Women’s Championship final after defeating Zimbabwe 4-2 on penalties in Polokwane on Friday. Head coach, Desiree Ellis, made nine changes to the side that drew with Lesotho with goalkeeper Casey Gordon coming in for Dineo Magagula, who had started the last two matches. South Africa fell behind early, with Ethel Tapiwa Chinyerere capitalising in the 11th minute after spotting Gordon off her line to give Zimbabwe a 1–0 lead. Banyana responded […]

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GEMS under fire over contribution hike

Pressure is mounting on the Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS) to reconsider its latest contribution increase, as unions and members warn that rising premiums are becoming unaffordable for many public servants. GEMS, which serves more than two million beneficiaries, initially announced a 9.8% increase in member contributions for 2026, later revising it slightly down to 9.5%. The adjustment follows last year’s 13.4% hike, which has fueled frustration among public servants who say cumulative increases are pricing members out of private […]

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