Oyisa George

The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) has urged holidaymakers to be cautious during the full moon spring tide, which peaks on Thursday, 2 April 2026, warning that it could affect tidal conditions over the Easter weekend. “Spring tides bring higher high tides and lower low tides, which increases the tidal range and intensifies currents,” NSRI spokesperson Andrew Ingram said. “Swimmers, rock anglers, and coastal hikers need to be extra vigilant […]

South Africans are bracing for a steep fuel price increase on 1 April, with petrol expected to rise by more than R5 a litre and diesel by nearly R9. Economist Dawie Roodt explained the drivers behind the surge: “There are basically two reasons. One has to do with increasing international oil prices, which have spiked due to the war in the Middle East. The other is that the South African […]

Senior officials from the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and the South African Police Service (SAPS) have outlined a coordinated national strategy to combat organised crime, including illicit mining, gang violence, and extortion, during a joint briefing to Parliament on Friday. Brigadier General Martin Kgopane told the Joint Standing Committee on Defence and the Portfolio Committee on Police that South Africa continues to face “complex organised crime threats” linked […]

Ford Transit and Transit/Tourneo Custom vehicles are being recalled due to a potential battery issue, the National Consumer Commission (NCC) has confirmed. The recall affects 582 vehicles built between 2022 and 2026 and sold nationwide from 2021 to 2025. According to Ford, the affected vehicles are fitted with H7 AGM batteries that may emit a rotten-egg smell inside the cabin, produce a hissing sound, or show visible gas venting. In […]

The South African Chin Woo Kung Fu Team, popularly known as “The #BlitzFus,” delivered an outstanding performance at the 21st Hong Kong International Wushu Kung Fu Championship, held from 21 to 23 March 2026 at the Ma On Shan Sports Centre. Team South Africa finished in the top five out of 22 countries, winning a total of 13 medals: nine gold and four silver. Under the leadership of world champion […]

The Department of Agriculture has welcomed a High Court ruling affirming its authority to manage the country’s response to Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD). The judgement, handed down in the Gauteng Division of the High Court, follows an urgent application by Sakeliga and others seeking to allow private procurement and use of FMD vaccines outside the national framework. The court did not grant the urgent relief sought by the applicants and instead […]

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority has confirmed the recall of certain Citro Soda batches manufactured at Adcock Ingram’s Clayville facility, citing serious manufacturing concerns. Officials briefed the media in Pretoria on Tuesday, outlining the reasons behind the decision and the processes followed. SAHPRA says the recall follows an inspection triggered by a whistleblower complaint, which uncovered critical non-compliance with good manufacturing practices. The regulator maintains that the action […]