# South African airfares have surged as jet fuel prices increased following the Middle Eastern conflict. FlySafair says fuel costs rose by up to 70-percent in a week, making up over half of flight expenses. This has led to the airline introducing a temporary surcharge. A return trip between Johannesburg and Cape Town now exceeds […]
# A new report by the Food and Agriculture Organisation and the World Meteorological Organisation warns that extreme heat is threatening global food supplies, impacting over a billion people. The report highlights how heatwaves are affecting crops, livestock, fisheries and forests, while also putting agricultural workers at serious risk. In oceans, rising temperatures are lowering […]
# Former KwaZulu-Natal Judge President Achmat Naeem Jappie has died at the age of 70. Naeem died this morning following a short illness. His funeral is being held today in Sherwood. Appointed to the bench in 1998, he served as deputy Judge President and Judge President from 2015. He also acted in the Constitutional Court […]
# Suspended Sedibeng deputy district police commissioner Abraham Nkhwashu has told the Madlanga Commission that he attended gatherings at a venue known as ‘The White House’, identified as the Northcliff Boutique Hotel. Nkhwashu said he became aware of alleged claims linking the venue to corruption through media reports, however, insists his visits were social and […]
# Suspended Sedibeng deputy district police commissioner Abraham Nkhwashu has told the Madlanga commission he never demanded the Armand Swart murder docket for personal gain. Controversial businessman Katiso ‘KT’ Molefe is accused of the murder. Nkhwashu says his actions were based on instructions from Gauteng police commissioner Tommy Mthombeni. He explained his relationship with Molefe […]
# The Constitutional Court has dismissed an appeal by the South African Human Rights Commission arising from a Mpumalanga water dispute involving Agro Data, FC Boshoff and local community members. Judge Steven Majiedt confirmed that SAHRC directives are not legally binding and cannot compel compliance. Majiedt said the Commission’s role is to facilitate redress, not […]
# Credit bureau TransUnion’s ‘First Quarter 2026 Consumer Pulse Study’ shows South Africans are tightening their belts as rising living costs reshape financial behaviour. According to the study, 41-percent cite inflation as their top concern, while 35-percent expect to miss bill payments. Despite pressure, 69-percent remain optimistic about finances. Many households are cancelling subscriptions, and […]
# Eleven accused arrested for allegedly defrauding the National Student Financial Aid Scheme, appeared in the Lephalale Magistrate’s Court in Limpopo on charges of fraud and theft. It is alleged funds meant for student bursaries were diverted for personal use through fraudulent bank accounts and companies. All accused have been granted bail and are expected […]
# African Climate Foundation director Saliem Fakir says municipalities are central to achieving climate goals. Speaking at the Climate Action Support Project launch, Fakir stressed that while national and provincial just transition efforts are vital, real impact happens at the local level. He says the Climate Change Act requires municipalities to develop response plans, which […]
