Two additional charges for Bellarmine Mugabe, co-accused: NPA

The accused Bellarmine Mugabe and Tobias Matonhodze appear at the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says Bellarmine Mugabe (28) and his co-accused Tobias Matonhodze (33) face two additional charges. The pair briefly appeared in the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, and their case was postponed to Thursday (March 5). [TODAY] The bail…

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Fuel prices rise amid Middle East tensions

An attendant fills fuel into a car. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has announced adjustment of fuel prices based on current local and international factors. The hikes will take effect from the 4th of March 2026. The department says higher shipping rates as well as the geopolitical uncertainty caused by escalating tensions between…

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Chairperson of Ad Hoc, Speaker to sign summons for Paul O’Sullivan

Independent forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan. The Chairperson of Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee, Soviet Lekganyane and National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza, are expected to sign the envisaged summons, to be issued to private investigator Paul O’Sullivan. This is if O’Sullivan fails to comply with the committee’s invitation. Last week O’Sullivan walked out of the committee, leaving…

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Farmers take govt to court over FMD vaccines’ restrictions

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen at the foot and mouth disease (FMD) vaccine drive in the Free State on March 2, 2026. The Southern African Agri Initiative, SAAI, and the Free State Agriculture and Independent Business Organisation, Sakeliga, will approach the High Court in Pretoria for an urgent interdict against the Agriculture Department,  Minister John Steenhuisen…

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