The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has referred FlySafair to the National Consumer Tribunal over allegations that the airline systematically overbooked and oversold flight tickets in contravention of the Consumer Protection Act. The referral follows an investigation launched after complaints from consumers who claimed they arrived for flights only to be
The impeachment committee of Parliament, tasked with determining whether President Cyril Ramaphosa violated his oath of office, is beginning to take shape. Meanwhile, the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) has announced that it will appoint its parliamentary leader, John Hlophe, to head its representation on the committee. The African National
Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has reiterated his assurance to South Africans that the country will not run out of fuel reserves, despite geopolitical instability driving up fuel prices. Expanding on these assurances during his budget vote address to the National Assembly on Tuesday, Mantashe said enhancing and restoring the
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced a recall affecting hundreds of Jeep vehicles in South Africa due to safety-related defects identified by Stellantis South Africa. The recall affects 354 Jeep Grand Cherokee WL Series vehicles sold during 2023, as well as 115 Jeep Wrangler vehicles sold nationally between 2022
Consumer inflation rose sharply to 4.0% in April, up from 3.1% in March, with fuel prices driving the increase, according to Statistics South Africa. This marks the highest inflation reading since August 2024, when the headline rate stood at 4.4%, while the monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 1.1%.
Global oil prices have extended recent gains amid renewed geopolitical tensions involving Iran and fears of escalation in the Middle East. Markets are reacting to concerns over potential supply disruptions and the security of key shipping routes, including the Strait of Hormuz. Energy security and geopolitical analyst Tshepo Kgadima has
Three South African universities have approached the High Court in Pretoria in a bid to resolve a long-running dispute with the South African Dental Technicians Council (SADTC) that has halted dental technology training programmes since 2019. The Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), Durban University of Technology (DUT), and Tshwane
Civil society organisations have raised concerns over what they describe as critical gaps in the proposed Whistleblower Protection Bill, calling for stronger safeguards and an extension of the deadline for public comment. The Platform to Protect Whistleblowers in Africa, alongside other organisations, has warned that the draft legislation does not
The Newfields Village Anti-Eviction Community Representative Forum has criticised the City of Cape Town over warnings issued to Hanover Park residents allegedly operating businesses from their homes without the required zoning approval. The forum says residents are being threatened with penalties of up to 20 years in prison or fines
VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.
