Firefighters battle a blaze at Masiphumelele informal settlement

Firefighters at the scene of a blaze. 2 minutes Firefighters are currently battling a fire at the Masiphumelele informal settlement near Fish Hoek in the Cape Peninsula. City of Cape Town’s Fire Services spokesperson, Jermaine Carelse, says 14 firefighting vehicles and more than 70 staff members are on site, including an Incident Management Team. He says electricity in the area…

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Oil jumps 6% as Iran escalates attacks on Gulf shipping

Global oil prices have risen to around $85 a barrel in recent months. Oil prices rose sharply on Thursday as Iran stepped up attacks ‌on oil and transport facilities across the Middle East, fuelling concerns of a prolonged conflict and potential disruptions to oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent futures climbed $5.95, or…

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TRC Cases Inquiry extended until 18 December

President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended the term of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into apartheid-era crimes until 18 December 2026. The Commission is probing alleged attempts to prevent the investigation and prosecution of apartheid-era crimes. This, after the Commission chaired by Justice Sisi Khampepe recently requested an extension of its term of office for it…

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Mashatile remembers Mabuza as an advocate for unity

[File photo] Late former deputy president David Mabuza and current Deputy President Paul Mashatile. Deputy President Paul Mashatile says he will remember his late predecessor, David Mabuza, as a leader who consistently advocated for unity. Mashatile spoke to the media after visiting Mabuza’s home in Bryanston, Johannesburg, on Friday. Mashatile says he hopes that African…

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