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Fuel prices to drop across the board from midnight

An attendant fills fuel into a car. Fuel prices will decrease across the board with effect from midnight. The Mineral Resources and Petroleum Department says the price of both grades of petrol will go down by 51 cents, diesel by between 19 cents and 21 cents respectively, while illuminating paraffin by 1 cent at the…

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SA enters festive season with renewed economic optimism: Mashatile

Deputy President Paul Mashatile speaking during the an event. Deputy President Paul Mashatile says South Africa enters the festive season with renewed economic optimism, despite ongoing global and domestic challenges. In his Christmas message, Mashatile reflected on key national milestones in 2025, including hosting the first G20 Leaders’ Summit on African soil and the first…

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Durban ready to host 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup: Xaba

EThekwini Mayor, Cyril Xaba Durban, in KwaZulu-Natal has hosted a high level meeting of cities from three Southern African neighbours to co-host the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup as they mark 15 months to the event. Former Finance Minister Trevor Manuel has been appointed Chairman of the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Local…

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Xhariep Municipality calls for fair funding model

The Xhariep District Municipality in the Free State has raised concerns over the national government’s allocation of resources, saying it disadvantages smaller and poorer municipalities. Speaking at a stakeholder engagement on the revised draft White Paper on Local Government, acting Municipal Manager Mbulelo Jafta claims that the municipality’s classification as a poor district with a…

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NAN baby formula batch recalled in SA over toxin fears

A Nestle logo is pictured during the 152nd Annual General Meeting of Nestle in Lausanne, Switzerland. The National Consumer Commission has announced the recall of a specific batch of Nestle NAN Special Pro HA infant formula sold across South Africa and exported to Namibia and Eswatini. The affected product is the 800-gram tin intended for…

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Life Saving SA commends lifeguards for zero fatal drownings

Lifeguards on the beach. 1 minute Life Saving South Africa has praised its lifeguards for ensuring no fatal drownings occurred during allocated bathing times at designated guarded beaches across the country. However, incidents of drowning were reported at beaches where bathing was not permitted. President of Life Saving South Africa, Dhaya Sewduth, raises concerns about…

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