# Statistics South Africa has revealed annual inflation for food and non-alcoholic beverages has eased for a third consecutive month, falling to 2.9-percent last month from 3.6-percent in March. Six of eleven food categories recorded lower rates, with meat showing the biggest decline from 11.6-percent in March to 9.4-percent in April. Statistics SA’s chief director […]
# Consumer inflation rose to 4.0-percent last month from 3.1-percent in March, driven mainly by sharp increases in fuel prices. This is the highest inflation since August 2024. Fuel costs surged 18.2-percent month-on-month, the highest in 18-years, with petrol prices up 15.2-percent and diesel prices rising 35.4-percent. Transport costs increased, especially in air fares. Statistics […]
# The head of the National Prosecuting Authority, Andy Mothibi, says state prosecutor Mkhuseli Ntaba feared for his safety amid the high-profile case against Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni. Ntaba failed to appear in the Kwaggafontein Magistrate’s Court, leading to the matter being struck off the roll and a warrant for his arrest being […]
# The South African Revenue Service will require all foreign-registered vehicles to be declared on its Traveller Management System before entering or leaving the country from June first next year. SARS Commissioner Johnstone Makhubu says the move aims to modernise customs operations, strengthen border security and improve traveler processing. Temporary import permits will remain valid […]
# South Africa has increased import tariffs on a wide range of steel products by between ten- and 30-percent to protect the local industry. The new measures, published in the Government Gazette, apply to countries without trade agreements with South Africa. The International Trade Administration Commission says the move aims to support local manufacturing and […]
# Soccer: Orbit College FC have confirmed that tickets for its crucial Premiership clash against Orlando Pirates sold out within five hours of going on sale. The highly anticipated match will take place at Mbombela Stadium, Mpumalanga, with thousands of Buccaneers supporters expected to attend. Orlando Pirates could secure the league title with a victory, […]
# Road running: The Nelson Mandela Foundation has unveiled ambassadors for the Mandela Marathon at a ceremony in Cape Town. They include Kenyan marathon legend Catherine Ndereba, former world record holder Paul Tergat, South African long-distance champion Prudence Seokgodiso and former New York City and Mumbai Marathon winner Hendrick Ramaala. The event on 18 October […]
# Rand Water chairperson Ramateu Monyokolo says Water and Sanitation minister Pemmy Majodina’s 2026 Budget Vote marks a major step in addressing South Africa’s water crisis. Monyokolo says it reflects a shift toward stronger governance, accountability and institutional reform. Monyokolo highlighted issues such as failing municipal infrastructure, sewage spills and unreliable supply. Monyokolo welcomed plans […]
# Zimbabwe president Emmerson Mnangagwa has publicly commented for the first time on Zimbabwe’s Constitutional Amendment Bill Number Three, which seeks to extend his term from 2028 to 2030. The bill also proposes replacing the presidential popular vote with a parliamentary ballot system. Mnangagwa says citizens were given a fair opportunity to express their views […]
