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Rising diesel costs put bus and taxi fleets under pressure

South Africa’s commuter transport operators are facing mounting pressure as rising diesel costs threaten to squeeze already-tight operating margins. From August 5, wholesale diesel...

Musa Kekana defence challenges police evidence over Golf movements

The defence of accused number one Musa Kekana has accused a police witness of lying about the movements of a Volkswagen Golf allegedly used...

SIU freezes luxury assets over alleged R4m KZN library tender...

In a major blow against public sector corruption, the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has successfully secured a provisional preservation order to freeze a fleet...

No rush to roll out updated maps to SA classrooms, says...

South Africa could review the maps used in school textbooks and classrooms after a landmark United Nations vote challenged centuries-old representations that make Africa...

Brad Binder to leave KTM for BMW WorldSBK switch in 2027

South African motorcycle racing star Brad Binder will open a new chapter in his career in 2027 after BMW Motorrad confirmed that he will...

Lotto results for Wednesday, September 9 2026

Lotto results for Wednesday, September 9 2026 Lotto:              12 | 22 | 24 | 34 |45 |47     Bonus...

Mapisa-Nqakula needs medical attention after bribe testimony

Former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula's testimony was cut short on Wednesday after she needed medical attention. Mapisa-Nqakula spent the third day on the witness...

Cops bust multimillion-rand drug lab in Erasmia, two foreign nationals arrested

Police arrested two foreign nationals on Wednesday following the discovery of a multimillion-rand clandestine Mandrax drug laboratory in Erasmia, west of Pretoria. The discovery...

Facelifted Hyundai Staria debuts in SA to rival VW Caravelle, Mercedes...

Hyundai Automotive South Africa has launched the facelifted Staria locally, introducing updated styling and cabin technology while retaining the familiar 2.2-litre turbodiesel powertrain. The refreshed...

WATCH | Bombed Iranian school becomes memorial for the children killed

Bombed Iranian school becomes memorial for the children killed

Powerball results for Tuesday, September 8 2026

Powerball results for Tuesday, September 8 2026 Powerball numbers: 04| 08 | 13 |37| 49  Powerball: 07 Powerball Xtra numbers: 14| 18 | 33 |49| 50  Powerball: 02   Visit...

Mkhwanazi and co-accused stay behind bars while court decides on bail

Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi and his five co-accused remain behind bars after a lengthy bail hearing in the...

Review: Updated Jetour X70 Plus strengthens family appeal despite unsettled ride

A 600km return journey between Gauteng and Limpopo, transporting my mother home after spending time in Johannesburg, provided an appropriate test for the updated...

‘Don’t run away when you can shoot back,’ MEC tells cops

Mpumalanga security, safety and liaison MEC Jackie Macie has reiterated his calls for police to use their guns when under fire from unforgiving criminals...

LDV T60 Max Plus joins SA bakkie battle at R699 000,...

LDV South Africa has expanded its bakkie range with the introduction of the T60 Max Plus, a new double-cab 4x4 aimed at buyers seeking...

Jaecoo expands J5 range with R459,900 hybrid

Jaecoo has expanded its J5 compact SUV range in South Africa with the introduction of a hybrid derivative priced at R459,900, giving buyers a...

TSHWARELO ESENG MOGAKANE | Kgomo ya Moshate: Could Nersa swing your...

What if one of the most influential players in South Africa’s November 4 municipal elections is not actually contesting them? Imagine a Bushbuckridge cattle herder...

Mazda2 dips below R300,000 as SA new-car price war intensifies

Mazda Southern Africa has cut the price of its entry-level Mazda2 to below R300,000, becoming the latest carmaker to sharpen its pricing as competition...

Naamsa appoints Dr Mncane Mthunzi as new CEO amid automotive industry...

Naamsa, the Automotive Business Council, has appointed Dr Mncane Mthunzi as its new chief executive officer, handing the seasoned business leader the task of...

Nigeria’s Dangote oil refinery signs IPO documents before landmark share sale

By Isaac Anyaogu LAGOS, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Nigeria's Dangote oil refinery on Monday signed offering documents with advisers and other parties involved in its initial public offering, a key milestone

Nepal marks national day of mourning after deadly mudslide

Nepal held a national day of mourning Monday to mourn the victims of the deadly mudslide, with President Ram Chandra Paudel calling for continued...

Has the US ‘peace express’ in Kyiv and Moscow made the...

For the first time since Donald Trump returned to the White House, his envoys have sat across the table from both Vladimir Putin and...

5 killed after Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport

At least five people were killed after an Amazon Air cargo plane operated by 21 Air overran a runway and struck several vehicles at...

Iran to announce ‘restricted zone’ outside Strait of Hormuz: top security...

Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei has said that his country would announce a restricted zone outside the Strait of Hormuz...

Oil extends gains after US, Iran exchange attacks on ships

By Florence Tan and Sam Li SINGAPORE, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose more than $1 a barrel on Monday as tit-for-tat strikes between the U.S. and Iran on vessels sailing in the Strait of Hormuz and

How China’s super-sized market powers African growth

Walk into a supermarket in China and you might find more than just familiar domestic produce. Avocados from Kenya, pineapples from Benin and tangy...

UN adopts International Day to End Child, Early and Forced Marriage

The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution establishing November 27 as the International Day to End Child, Early and Forced Marriage, in...

DRC launches 180-day Ebola plan, seeks $1.3 billion funding

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and its partners have unveiled an updated 180-day multi-sectoral response plan to intensify efforts against the Ebola...

Technology powers Gyirong rescue, guards against secondary disasters

With access to Gyirong Port restored, authorities are stepping up monitoring for potential secondary disasters along the rescue route and at the disaster site...

US, Iran trade oil tanker strikes as Hormuz confrontation escalates

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has confirmed that its aerospace forces attacked US warships with several ballistic missiles within the preceding hours: an aircraft...