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Revised White Paper on Local Government sparks division ahead of elections

The Revised White Paper on Local Government (WPLG) has drawn mixed reactions, with some welcoming the proposed reforms as an opportunity to rebuild and transform local government, while others warn they could have serious consequences for communities and municipal administration.  President Cyril Ramaphosa officially launched the revised framework in Boksburg on Thursday, nearly three decades after the original White Paper on Local Government was adopted in 1998.  The policy framework […]

todayOctober 23, 2026 21

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SANTACO holds off on taxi fare hikes as fuel levy cuts offer temporary relief

Taxi commuters can breathe a sigh of relief for now after the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) confirmed that fares will remain unchanged following the government's latest fuel levy relief measures. The council on Thursday welcomed Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana's, announcement of temporary fuel levy reductions aimed at easing pressure on households and businesses amid soaring fuel costs. SANTACO said it would maintain current fares while engaging government departments […]

todayOctober 22, 2026 127

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McKenzie remains defiant that SA will host F1 Grand Prix before 2030

Minister of Sports, Gayton McKenzie, remains confident that South Africa will host a Formula One Grand Prix, despite Rwanda securing the deal to bring the sport back to Africa. Addressing the media in Pretoria on Wednesday, McKenzie congratulated the East African nation, while maintaining that South Africa will still put in a bid for 2028/2029. Rwanda signed a 10-year agreement to host the grandest motorsport event earlier this week. The […]

todayOctober 14, 2026 47

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Government pushes back on migration fears

Government has pushed back against what it calls misinformation surrounding the Constitutional Court’s July ruling on South Africa’s Refugees Act. The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Migration says the judgment does not automatically grant refugee status or permanent residence to undocumented foreign nationals, nor does it legalise unlawful migration. The court found certain provisions unconstitutional because they prevented some asylum seekers from accessing the asylum system on procedural grounds. This includes […]

todayOctober 8, 2026 66

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BMA dismisses claims that US deportees crossed into SA from Eswatini

The Border Management Authority (BMA) has rejected reports that three Third Country Nationals detained in Eswatini were released and made their way into South Africa through informal border crossings. The BMA says the nationals, from Yemen, Belize and Laos, did not enter South Africa illegally, stressing that the country's land ports of entry with Eswatini are secured. This follows a now-viral report alleging that Eswatini had been releasing detainees into […]

todayOctober 8, 2026 47

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17 billion spam calls later, SA moves to block unwanted marketing

South Africans could soon have a powerful tool to fight the endless stream of spam calls, texts and emails flooding their phones. The Trade, Industry and Competition Department says the new National Opt-Out Registry will give consumers greater control over unwanted direct marketing. Launching the system in Pretoria on Wednesday, Minister Parks Tau, revealed that South Africans received about 17 billion spam calls between January and June this year. Data […]

todayOctober 7, 2026 27

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Civil society raises concerns over Constitutional Court asylum ruling

South Africa's asylum system has come under renewed scrutiny after the Constitutional Court struck down key provisions that previously allowed officials to block asylum applications on certain grounds. Civil society organisations warn that the judgment could place additional pressure on an already stretched immigration system, while the government has begun implementing the ruling at refugee reception offices. The apex court's July judgment in the Scalabrini Centre of Cape Town v […]

todayOctober 6, 2026 165

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Calls mount for fuel levy cut as petrol breaches historic R30 mark

The Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA) is calling on government to urgently reinstate a temporary fuel levy reduction as petrol prices breach the historic R30 a litre mark. The call comes as both grades of petrol are set to rise by between R3.12 and  R3.33 per litre from midnight, while diesel will increase by between R2.84 and R3.24 per litre. In Gauteng and other inland areas, 95-octane petrol will rise […]

todayOctober 6, 2026 346

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Mosimane praises Bafana youngsters after Egypt win

Bafana Bafana coach, Pitso Mosimane, has praised his young players after South Africa secured a 1-0 victory over Egypt in Sunday evening's friendly in Cairo. Mosimane made nine changes to the starting XI that faced Eritrea in the previous AFCON qualifier, giving several fringe players a rare opportunity to impress. The gamble paid off, with debutant, Puso Dithejane, scoring the only goal of the match to secure a memorable victory […]

todayOctober 5, 2026 190