South African motorists will pay less at gas stations starting on Wednesday after the government reduced fuel costs. Both gasoline varieties will drop by 51 cents per liter while diesel prices fall between 19 and 21 cents depending on sulfur levels, the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy said on Monday. Robert Maake from the department attributed the relief to declining international petroleum costs and a stronger local currency versus the dollar during recent weeks.
Liquefied petroleum gas will decrease by 61 cents per kilogram across most regions, with Western Cape residents seeing reductions of 77 cents. Inland drivers purchasing 93 octane unleaded gasoline will now pay 20.49 rand per liter compared with 21 rand previously...
Leaders from the 10 parties participating in South Africa's coalition government finished a retreat on Monday after two days of discussions at a Gauteng venue. President Cyril Ramaphosa and Deputy President Paul Mashatile joined representatives from organizations that signed a unity agreement 16 months earlier. A joint declaration stated the partnership continues working toward goals despite difficulties encountered while preparing the 2025 spending plan. Officials pledged to apply insights gained from that experience when coordinating future financial decisions.
The gathering assessed achievements in sectors like energy, transportation networks and telecommunications while addressing persistent problems related to joblessness...
Authorities in Gauteng province are hunting for gunmen who carried out a shooting attack in the Boksburg area that left six dead and three injured. The assault happened around 5 p.m. on Saturday when attackers in two Volkswagen Polo sedans fired at targets along Williams Road in Reiger Park. Three men and three women died at the location, while wounded victims went to hospitals for treatment.
Acting Provincial Police Commissioner Fred Kekana deployed extra investigative personnel and visited the neighborhood on Sunday to meet with commanders and residents. Premier Panyaza Lesufi condemned the violence and ordered officers to locate those responsible. A specialized team has begun working on the case while police request community...
Two women claiming to be widows of South Africa's former Deputy President David Mabuza will battle in court over his estate after he died in July at age 64. The Mbombela High Court scheduled a hearing for Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2026, following disputes about a pension fund worth 44.7 million rand and property holdings. Nonhlanhla Patience Mnisi lived with Mabuza at their Barberton property and accompanied him to government functions during his time as a national leader. Emunah Silinda emerged after his death, claiming she held a valid customary marriage and deserved inheritance rights along with her daughter Tamara.
Judge Johannes Roelofse issued an order in September preventing Mnisi from collecting pension payments through administrator...
Authorities in Limpopo are searching for a 12-year-old boy who disappeared after telling relatives he planned to visit a barbershop. Ndzawulo Mabasa left his home in Tiyani Village within the Hlanganani area on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, and has not been located despite community and law enforcement efforts. Police Sgt. Mienkie Ramakgoakgoa said investigators continue working to find the child and asked residents to share tips. The boy wore black pants and blue sandals when last observed.
Officers from Hlanganani have searched the village and nearby locations with help from local volunteers, but no clues have surfaced as of Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. Ramakgoakgoa emphasized the importance of quick action when children vanish. The boy has light...
Nigerian officials have proposed direct talks between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and U.S. President Donald Trump following threats of American military strikes. Trump claimed on Saturday that Pentagon planners received orders to develop attack scenarios after asserting that Islamic extremists pose dangers to Nigerian Christians. Presidential spokesman Daniel Bwala characterized the statements as Trump's communication approach rather than literal policy, suggesting both leaders could resolve disagreements during face-to-face discussions in the coming days.
Trump posted on social media that Washington might halt all assistance unless Nigeria stops violence he describes as targeting Christians. The American president warned that any...
South African health officials will collaborate with international partners to examine strategies for expanding medical access and preparing for disease outbreaks during a forum at the University of Pretoria. The Department of Health has organized the event with assistance from the London School of Economics and Political Science along with the Clinton Health Access Initiative. The gathering takes place on Monday as the nation advances its National Health Insurance program amid legal disputes.
Professor Robert Yates from the London School will moderate the discussion featuring specialists from multiple countries. Participants include health economists, representatives from the Japan International Cooperation Agency, United Nations...
A Malawian court has blocked South Africa's efforts to bring back fugitive preacher Shepherd Bushiri and his spouse, Mary, who escaped while awaiting trial on criminal charges. The ruling from the High Court in Lilongwe arrived on Friday and reversed an earlier magistrate's decision that had authorized their return. Judge Mzonde Mvula determined the extradition would endanger the pair's constitutional protections, citing safety risks and procedural deficiencies during hearings.
South African Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi said officials are reviewing possible responses, which might involve filing an appeal or submitting a new request. The couple departed South Africa in November 2020 after posting bail on accusations involving...
A South African court has stopped radio figure Ngizwe Mchunu from continuing his public campaign against LGBTQ individuals. The Johannesburg High Court issued an emergency order on Friday that prevents Mchunu from organizing any protests targeting gay people at the KwaMai Mai area. Judge Stuart Wilson agreed with petitioners TransHope and the Hate Crime Working Group that Mchunu's statements promoted harm. The directive requires him to delete discriminatory material from his social media accounts within 12 hours after receiving notice.
Mchunu sparked controversy when he posted a video attacking two gay men who wore traditional Zulu clothing at their wedding ceremony. The radio host declared that gay people should never dress in Zulu...
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