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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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Nigerian King recognition in East London sparks constitutional concerns

  Legal expert, Elton Hart, says allowing the recognition of a Nigerian King in East London will create a parallel structure that falls outside South Africa’s constitutional framework. A viral video showing the crowning of a figure identified as Igwe Ndigbo Na East London, Chief Solomon Ogbonna Eziko, has triggered widespread reaction across social media. Hart argues that the king is not recognised in terms of the country's constitution. "So […]

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Brits pleased to have ‘Silent Assassin’ back

Proteas opener, Tazmin Brits, has heaped praised on fast bowler Ayabonga Khaka for hitting her stride after both players led from the front in the second women’s T20 International against New Zealand in Hamilton on Tuesday. After suffering an 80-run defeat in the opening match two days earlier, the Proteas bounced back with an 18-run victory to level the five-match series at 1-1. Brits scored 53 runs off 43 balls […]

todayMarch 17, 2026 42

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McKenzie: SA will not boycott World Cup

Sport Minister, Gayton McKenzie, says government does not support calls for Bafana Bafana to boycott the 2026 Fifa World Cup. The global showpiece will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada between June 11 and July 19. South Africa play in the opening match against Mexico in Mexico City. There have been calls for Bafana, who have qualified for their first World Cup since 2002, to boycott the […]

todayMarch 5, 2026 29

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Proteas expect fresh New Zealand challenge in World Cup semi

Proteas skipper, Aiden Markram, says South Africa’s group-stage victory over New Zealand will count for little when the two sides meet in the T20 World Cup semi-final on Wednesday. The teams will meet at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens in the first semi-final at 3.30pm, with both nations dying their first ever ICC World Cup trophy. South Africa enter the encounter as the tournament’s only unbeaten side and will start as favourites […]

todayMarch 3, 2026 13

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Disclosure disputes and withdrawal bid delay Matlala case

What was expected to mark a decisive step toward trial in the high-profile attempted murder case against alleged underworld figure, Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, instead resulted in another procedural setback at the Johannesburg High Court on Thursday. Pre-trial proceedings were briefly stood down after one of Matlala’s co-accused changed legal representation at the eleventh hour - the latest development in a case already marred by delays. Matlala, his wife Tsakane, and […]

todayFebruary 26, 2026 51 1

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Matlala’s bid to move from Kokstad prison stalls, hints at new bail bid

A pre-trial date in controversial businessman, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala’s, attempted murder case is expected to be set next Thursday, after the Johannesburg High Court postponed proceedings amid ongoing disclosure delays and concerns over restricted access to legal counsel. Matlala appeared in court on Friday alongside his four co-accused — his wife Tsakani Matlala, alleged hitmen Musa Kekana and Tiego Floyd Mabusela, as well as Mabusela’s daughter, Nthabiseng Nzama — in […]

todayFebruary 6, 2026 87

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SA cinemas boycott Melania Trump documentary

South African cinemas have announced plans to boycott Melania Trump's documentary, which premieres globally today. Local distributor of international movies, Filmfinity, says it has decided not to release the documentary in South Africa, citing strained diplomatic relations between Washington and Pretoria, driven by disagreements over several international policy positions. Tensions between the two countries have been heightened by remarks from US President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly claimed that a […]

todayJanuary 30, 2026 36

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Economists cautiously welcome US move to extend AGOA

Independent economic analyst, Professor Bonke Dumisa, says the US Congress House of Representatives’ vote to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is a positive development for South Africa, but cautions that US President Donald Trump could still use executive powers to exclude the country. AGOA, a trade programme enacted in 2000, aims to boost and diversify African trade with the US. It allows duty-free entry for a wide […]

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