The Cape Organisation for the Democratic Taxi Association (CODETA) has piloted a new cashless payment system aimed at modernising fare collection across its taxi services. Under the system, which came into effect on 1 June, commuters are required to use prepaid smart cards that are scanned when boarding a taxi,
“We note the fuel price changes effective 3 June 2026. While the reduction in diesel prices — approximately R3.25/l for 0.05% sulphur diesel and R2.62/l for 0.005% sulphur diesel — is a welcome, if partial, reprieve for long-haul freight operators, the RFA notes with concern that petrol prices have increased
Minister of Home Affairs Leon Schreiber stated that the department is accelerating the rollout of smart ID cards through banks and digital systems as part of efforts to combat identity fraud. The move comes amid growing concerns over the continued use of South Africa’s green barcoded ID books. According to
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has announced fuel price adjustments that will take effect from Wednesday, 3 June 2026, with petrol set to increase while diesel and other fuels are expected to decrease. The department stated that the changes are driven by a combination of international oil market
MK Party Member of Parliament Vusi Shongwe is expected to testify before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, which is investigating allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Shongwe told Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee that his testimony relates to a meeting held in Durban at the invitation of Crime Intelligence
Union federations have criticised the South African Reserve Bank following its decision to raise the repo rate by 25 basis points to 7%. The increase pushes the prime lending rate to 10.5%, adding further pressure on consumers already grappling with high living costs. The South African Federation of Trade Unions
Pressure continues to mount on President Cyril Ramaphosa as the Phala Phala scandal returns to the spotlight, with legal, parliamentary, and political developments unfolding simultaneously. The Busisiwe Mkhwebane Foundation has now approached United States authorities, including the FBI, requesting an investigation into whether money allegedly stolen during the 2020 Phala
Action Society has raised serious concern over reports that nearly 28,000 parole absconders are currently untraceable within South Africa’s correctional system, warning that this presents a significant risk to public safety. The organisation stated that a large number of convicted offenders, including murderers, rapists and armed robbers, have reportedly gone
National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza said Parliament remains committed to strengthening oversight, improving service delivery, and ensuring a more accountable and people-centred legislature. Speaking during discussions on Parliament’s 2026/2027 budget, Didiza revealed that the institution has been allocated a total budget of R6.3 billion. The budget includes R3.3 billion from
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.
