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Gauteng government, DA clash over handling of FMD outbreak

The Gauteng Provincial Government and the Democratic Alliance (DA) are at odds over the province's handling of the ongoing Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak. This dispute comes as concerns continue to grow over the impact of the disease on farmers and food security. In a statement released on Tuesday, the provincial government rejected the DA's claims that Premier Panyaza Lesufi had failed to coordinate an effective response. On Monday, the DA's […]

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Khampepe to remain TRC inquiry chair after court dismisses removal bid

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Inquiry has welcomed the Gauteng High Court's dismissal of former Presidents Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma's application to remove retired Constitutional Court, Justice Sisi Khampepe, as chair of the commission. Mbeki and Zuma filed separate objections, arguing that Khampepe’s previous roles in the TRC Amnesty Committee and National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) raised concerns about her impartiality.  They also alleged that she colluded with the […]

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Fuel price hikes reignite debate on hybrids and electric vehicles

As South African's brace for sharp fuel price hikes from April, concern is growing over whether motorists have viable alternative, with the debate around hybrid and electric vehicles (EV) taking centre stage once again. Automotive expert, Alan Quinn, warns that rising petrol and diesel prices could derail what was expected to be the strongest years for the automotive sector in over a decade. "2026 started as such a positive year. […]

todayMarch 27, 2026 56

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Interest rates hold steady as Middle East tensions cloud outlook

Economist, Dawie Roodt, says the decision to keep interest rates unchanged comes as no surprise, but warns that escalating tensions in the Middle East are creating uncertainty about the economic outlook. His remarks come after the South African Reserve Bank's (SARB) decision to hold the repo rate at 6.75%, with the prime lending rate remaining at 10.25%. Roodt however cautioned that the ongoing conflict is already driving up global oil […]

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Martial arts legend Chuck Norris dies at 86

The death of martial arts legend and actor, Chuck Norris, has sent shockwaves around the world, with tributes pouring in online. The actor died on Friday, at the age of 86, after a medical emergency in Kauai, Hawaii. A family member confirmed the legend's passing on his official social media accounts, expressing gratitude for his life and the memories they shared with him. "It is with heavy hearts that our […]

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Ramaphosa defends Eskom restructuring amid labour backlash

President Cyril Ramaphosa has stood firm on plans to restructure power utility Eskom, despite mounting opposition from organised labour. Speaking at a summit on Thursday, Ramaphosa said the move, including the creation of an independent state-owned transmission entity (TSO), is aimed at attracting investment and transforming South Africa’s energy sector. The proposal, first outlined during the State of the Nation Address, has drawn sharp criticism from labour unions, including COSATU […]

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