Soaring fuel prices are forcing the taxi industry to demand urgent subsidy reform as transport costs threaten to rise, putting pressure on commuters. Petrol is predicted to increase by R5 per litre, while diesel is expected to rise by more than R9 per litre, placing significant pressure on the public
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has warned that the parents of more than 28,000 current Grade 7 learners have not yet applied for Grade 8 placement for the 2027 academic year. Education MEC David Maynier stated that the on-time admissions window will close on 14 April, urging parents not
Restrictions on diesel sales at select filling stations in Johannesburg have raised concerns about fuel availability, despite government assurances that there is no nationwide shortage. In Cape Town, many residents have refueled their vehicles with petrol ahead of the official price increase. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has
Statistics South Africa has confirmed a cybersecurity breach affecting its human resources database used by job seekers, with cybercrime group XP95 claiming responsibility. The group has reportedly demanded around R1.7 million in ransom, which Stats SA has refused to pay. Authorities are now working with relevant bodies to assess the
The National Taxi Alliance is calling for urgent government intervention as fuel prices are set to increase sharply on Wednesday, placing significant pressure on the transport sector and commuters. Petrol is expected to rise by R5 per litre, while diesel prices are set to increase by more than R9 per
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has written to the Presidency and the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, raising concerns over what appears to be increased fuel stock hoarding by some suppliers. Winde is calling for urgent national intervention to ensure market stability and prevent disruptions to key sectors of
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
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
South Africa’s overcrowded prison system has come under renewed scrutiny, with several political parties calling for the deportation of convicted foreign nationals as part of the solution. With more than 26,000 foreign inmates in correctional facilities, the state is spending millions daily to accommodate them, adding strain to an already
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.
