Traffic officials in Western Cape Western Cape traffic authorities say their teams will maintain a high visibility on the province’s roads this Easter. Authorities have issued a stern warning to road users that lawlessness will not be tolerated. Traffic Chief Maxine Bezuidenhout says traffic volumes are expected to peak later on Thursday. “Our focus will…
Convicted murderer and serial rapist Thabo Bester appears in court. The High Court in Johannesburg has dismissed with costs an application by convicted murderer and rapist,Thabo Bester, seeking to have his incarceration declared unlawful. Bester wants to be reclassified as a remand detainee rather than a sentenced prisoner. His argument was based on claims that…
BMA enforcement officer at a border post Travelers using the Lebombo Border between South Africa and Mozambique in Mpumalanga have expressed different views about the clearing processes at the port of entry. WATCH | The Border Management Authority’s Dr Mike Masiapato says it’s all systems go at the Lebombo border between South Africa and Mozambique,…
Police guide traffic amid the fatal accident The driver of the vehicle suspected of causing Wednesday morning’s accident in Limpopo in which five people were killed has been arrested. It is alleged that he made an illegal U-turn on the N1 between Modimolle and Mookgophong causing a collision with other cars, including a bakkie. A…
Jannik Sinner of Italy hits a forehand against Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic during the final of the men’s singles final of the Miami Open at the Hard Rock Stadium in Florida, United States (US) on Mar 29, 2026. Second seed Jannik Sinner of Italy credits his serve for helping him to complete the…
Agricultural workers operate combines and trucks in a field during wheat harvesting Agri South Africa has called on the government to ease recent fuel price increases, warning that they will affect food affordability. The price of petrol has risen by R3 per litre, while the price of diesel has increased by between R7.37 and R7.51…
Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede speaks at the 5th annual Southern Africa Oil and Gas Conference, in Cape Town. Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe says the government is weighing all options available to ease the burden of rising fuel prices on consumers. Petrol prices have increased by R3 per litre, while…
A worker fills a car at a petrol station in Cape Town on March 25, 2026. The Automobile Association (AA) has welcomed the temporary reduction of the general fuel levy from R4.10 per litre to R 1.10 per litre. The reduction, which will last until May 5, is government’s attempt to shield motorists from a…
Soccer Football – FILE | Referee Simon Hooper looks at the VAR monitor before giving Liverpool’s Curtis Jones a red card More than 75% of Premier League fans do not support the continued use of Video Assistant Referees (VAR), a Football Supporters Association (FSA) survey showed. The survey was conducted online between February 26 and…
Minister Solly Malatsi seen in his office. Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Solly Malatsi says government wants to create an enabling environment for digital media platforms as job creators while ensuring responsible content production. His comments follow government’s plans to drive investment towards expanding opportunities in the digital sector for young people. Parliament has…
