# According to mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund, diesel prices are expected to drop in June, offering relief to farmers, logistics companies and motorists. Petrol prices are likely to rise by between 13-cents and 19-cents per litre, while diesel could fall by between three-rand-52-cents and four-rand-41-cents per litre. Final fuel price adjustments will […]
# Die Motorbedryf-personeelvereniging vra dringende ondersteuning vir vloedgeteisterde gemeenskappe in die Wes-Kaap, waar hewige oorstromings en storms minstens tien lewens geëis het en duisende mense ontwortel het. Die vereniging sê die ramp beklemtoon die behoefte aan sterker rampvoorbereiding en beter infrastruktuuronderhoud. Phakamile Hlubi-Majola van die vereniging vra Suid-Afrikaners om te verenig in hulpverleningspogings, want die […]
# The DA demands an urgent investigation into the Department of Correctional Services after it was revealed the department paid inflated prices for food supplies. This includes 726-rand for a litre of cooking oil and over three-thousand-700-rand for gravy powder. Prices were later reduced sharply after contracts were reviewed. The DA’s Janho Engelbrecht says the […]
# Trade union Solidarity has launched a new roadmap calling for a race-free South Africa by 2030. They propose phasing out race-based legislation and replacing it with policies focused on poverty, youth unemployment, skills development and economic growth. Solidarity’s Connie Mulder says current racial laws have failed to address unemployment and inequality. Mulder argues empowerment […]
# The Gauteng Liquor Traders Association says many township liquor businesses continue to face legal uncertainty despite existing provisions that allow for the transfer of shebeen permits. Traders are now demanding a full overhaul of liquor licensing laws following a damning inquiry report into the Gauteng Liquor Board, which highlights years of regulatory failures and […]
# Cyril Ramaphosa says the government is aware of concerns about slow investment delivery and insists that progress is being made through ongoing reforms. During his oral reply to questions in the National Assembly, Ramaphosa said the government’s investment drive remains on track, with efforts focused on improving confidence, unlocking projects and accelerating economic growth […]
# Cape Town Tourism has launched a new domestic campaign aimed at encouraging South Africans to rediscover the city through creator-led storytelling. Running from this month in partnership with Travelstart, the campaign showcases Cape Town’s hidden neighbourhood experiences, outdoor attractions and cultural spaces, while also offering discounted travel deals and flash sales. The tourism agency’s […]
# The City of Cape Town has approved amendments to its traffic by-law aimed at cracking down on reckless driving. The changes will allow for the impoundment of vehicles involved in illegal street racing, driven without valid licences, used in reckless or dangerous driving, or fitted with false number plates. Mayoral committee member for Safety […]
# Statistics South Africa says mining production increased by 2.5-percent in March, driven mainly by strong growth in platinum group metals, gold and manganese ore, while coal recorded a decline. However, seasonally adjusted production fell by 5.1-percent compared with February, despite a slight quarterly increase of 0.6-percent. Stats SA’s Juan-Pierre Terblanche says mineral sales rose […]
