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Cartrack fined R5 million after consumer complaints

Vehicles travel in heavy traffic on a freeway. The National Consumer Tribunal has confirmed a settlement agreement between the National Consumer Commission (NCC) and Cartrack. The agreement follows 210 complaints from consumers who alleged that Cartrack failed to provide adequate remedies. The NCC investigated the complaints and found that some of Cartrack’s sale agreement terms…

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ANC contempt case may be paused amid talks

The flag of the African National Congress. Counsel in the African National Congress (ANC) contempt of court case currently underway at the East London High Court, KuGompo, are discussing conditions of a possible agreement to pause the contempt of court case. The High Court in KuGompo is expected to hear a contempt of court application…

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All eyes on Ramaphosa as ANC conference concludes in Mpumalanga

ANC President, Cyril Ramaphosa. The African National Congress (ANC) President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to close the party’s elective conference underway at the Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga. The conference started on Thursday without any reported hindrances. African National Congress (ANC) first Deputy Secretary Nomvula Mokonyane has called on the delegates attending the Mpumalanga Elective Conference…

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Ramaphosa’s Free State trip mustnt’t be reduced to PR: DA

Flags of the Democratic Alliance are seen at the party’s Eastern Cape Elective Congress on 27 February 2026. The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Free State says President Cyril Ramaphosa’s visit to the province must not be reduced to a public relations exercise. Ramaphosa attended a cabinet’s stakeholder engagement with the provincial government at the…

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PSG Financial Services warns against early retirement withdrawals

South African rands. PSG Financial Services has warned South Africans against withdrawing money from their retirement funds, saying it could have serious long-term financial consequences. The warning comes as National Treasury plans to open discussions later this year on allowing limited access to retirement savings under the two-pot system in cases of financial distress. The…

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Iran conflict to drive up fuel, food and living costs in SA

Children queuing for food. The war in Iran is likely to worsen the cost of living crisis poor South Africans find themselves in already. Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Programme coordinator Mervyn Abrahams says the % increase in electricity prices later this year effectively cut the increase in the National Minimum Wage to below the…

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Joburg City Parks to halt cremations over Easter holidays

Multiple booked cremations have since been turned away, leaving families to make alternate arrangements at their own cost. Cremation services will be suspended in Johannesburg on Good Friday and Easter Monday because of the public holidays. City Parks has apologised to residents and funeral directors for the inconvenience caused. The entity’s Jenny Moodley says Muslim…

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Joburg City Parks halts cremations over Easter holidays

Multiple booked cremations have since been turned away, leaving families to make alternate arrangements at their own cost. Cremation services will be suspended in Johannesburg on Good Friday and Easter Monday because of the public holidays. City Parks has apologised to residents and funeral directors for the inconvenience caused. The entity’s Jenny Moodley says Muslim…

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Tiger Woods leaves county jail in Florida after DUI arrest

[FILE] Genesis Invitational tournament host Tiger Woods speaks to the media during a press conference. Golfer Tiger Woods was released late on March 27 from the Martin County Jail in Stuart, Florida. Woods was arrested on suspicion of a DUI after crawling out of his rolled-over vehicle following a two-vehicle crash on Jupiter Island after…

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