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Get to the pumps: August FUEL PRICE increase lands at midnight

By Ray Leathern 01-08-23 13:56

It’s not good news for embattled motorists, with a larger-than-expected August fuel prices increase taking effect at midnight tonight on Wednesday 2 August 2023. ALSO READ: THESE are the 10 cheapest banks in South Africa The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has released the official August fuel price increase: 37 cents per litre for petrol, while there […]

Burkina Faso

Tension as Burkina capital Ouagadougou gunfire rages

By AFP 01-08-23 13:49

Bursts of gunfire were heard early Tuesday 1st August 2023 in the centre of the Burkina Faso capital Ouagadougou near an airbase, an AFP journalist said. The shots were heard from around 12:45 am (0045 GMT) in the heart of the city before ceasing about 40 minutes later. “It’s an unfortunate incident limited to the air base,” […]

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Kaizer Chiefs winger off to the coast!

By Ernest Makhaya 01-08-23 13:40

A Kaizer Chiefs winger is off to the coast to join Stellenbosch FC after just two seasons with the Soweto giants. READ | KAIZER CHIEFS COACH MOLEFI NTSEKI GIVES UP ON KHAMA BILLIAT According to SABC Sport, Kgaogelo Sekgota has finalised his move to Stellies after putting pen to paper. READ | MAMELODI SUNDOWNS LATEST: ANOTHER COACH DEMOTED! Sekgota had joined […]

BEYOND THE LIGHT BARRIER takes Best Foreign Documentary at the Female Eye Film Fest in Toronto

SA film wins big at international festival in Canada

By Jenni Baxter 01-08-23 13:21

South African movie ‘Beyond the Light Barrier’ made its premiere in North America this weekend… and scooped one of the top prizes at an international film festival in Canada – Best Foreign Documentary. Renowned SA actor and playwright Paul Slabolepszy broke the news with a celebratory photo on social media, saying: ”Isn’t this just wild […]

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Romanian club boss running out of patience with ex-Chiefs player

By Eliot Mahlase 01-08-23 13:07

Weeks after getting signed by Romanian giants FC Steau Bucharesti, former Kaizer Chiefs defender Siayabonga Ngezana is already under pressure. The 25-year-old left Amakhosi end of May to join the Romanian club. In his debut, Ngezana slipped and allowed the opponent to score an equalising goal in a pre-season match. Since then, the Bafana Bafana […]

Checkers Sixty60 motorcyclist killed

Checkers Sixty60 motorcyclist killed in crash

By Siso Naile 01-08-23 12:49

A motorcyclist working for Checkers Sixty60 was killed following a crash in the Alberton area, east of Johannesburg. THE LOCATION OF THE CHECKERS SIXTY60 MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT On Saturday 29 July 2023 at 18h35, the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) Alberton Precinct Officers, responded to a reported crash, at the corner of Vermooten and Louisa where a Checkers Sixty60 motorcyclist […]

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Don’t know how to submit your tax return? These 7 tips will help

By Ray Leathern 01-08-23 12:40

The 2023 tax season started on 7 July 2023, and the deadline to submit your tax return is October 23 2023 for individual taxpayers. If you’re unsure how to submit your tax return, or you’ve been reluctant to submit it because you’re worried you might owe the South African Revenue Service (SARS) money, think again. ALSO […]

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Khayelitsha volunteers roll up sleeves to clean up uncollected rubbish

By Fazila Olla 01-08-23 12:27

Fed-up community members from W Section in Khayelitsha, Cape Town have rolled up their sleeves to clean up uncollected rubbish strewn across their streets. The group of about 100 residents gathered at the weekend and split into smaller groups to clean up discarded plastics, rotting food and even human waste. The volunteers claim the contractor […]

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Cape Town’s total dam levels top 100%

By Fazila Olla 01-08-23 12:16

The torrential rain this past weekend has seen Cape Town’s dam levels reach 100,8%. Last year this time, dam levels were 75,4%. With dam levels increasing, there may be questions crossing residents’ minds about what this means for water use and resilience. ‘While we certainly welcome the healthy dam levels, we cannot allow this to […]

Health activists make over 12,000 submissions on draft food labelling regulations

Health activists make over 12,000 submissions on draft food labelling regulations

By Fazila Olla 01-08-23 11:46

Over 12,000 submissions have been collected by Community Media Trust and the Healthy Living Alliance (HEALA) in response to the Department of Health’s draft Regulations Relating to the Labelling and Advertising of Foodstuffs. Health activists at Community Media Trust and the Healthy Living Alliance (HEALA) have collected and submitted over 12,000 submissions on the health department’s […]

PSL

PSL is back! When are Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates playing?

By James Freemantle 01-08-23 11:39

We are just three days away from the start of the new PSL campaign. Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and all 14 other sides will be in action this weekend. ALSO READ: Pirates coach Riveiro comments on his new players PSL OPENING WEEKEND SCHEDULE Friday 4 August Sekhukhune vs Sundowns (730pm) Saturday 5 August Golden Arrows […]

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The 10 cheapest banks in South Africa

By Ray Leathern 01-08-23 11:31

If you’re thinking of making the switch to a new bank, these are the 10 cheapest in South Africa, according to Business Tech. That’s correct, embattled consumers are in more debt than ever before due to high food prices and inflation, so why are you leaching what money you have leftover to your bank through service […]

Senzo Meyiwa trial

Meyiwa trial: Number that called Kelly not RICA’d under accused 5

By Nokuthula Ngcobo 01-08-23 11:21

Advocate Zandile Mshololo – who is representing accused number five, Fisokuhle Ntuli – poked holes in Colonel Lambertus Steyn’s testimony regarding a cellphone link between her client and Senzo Meyiwa’s girlfriend, Kelly Khumalo. ALSO READ: Senzo Meyiwa’s brother says the murder trial is misleading NUMBER THAT CALLED KELLY CANNOT BE LINKED TO NTULI During cross-examination on […]

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Just in: Stellenbosch sign Kaizer Chiefs winger

By James Freemantle 01-08-23 11:09

Stellenbosch, still buzzing after their top eight finish in the league last season, are close to sealing a deal for Kaizer Chiefs winger Kgaogelo Sekgota. ICYMI: Chiefs finally have their Njabulo Blom replacement BREAKING: Kaizer Chiefs seal major midfield signing – Report STELLIES SIGN SEKGOTA According to reports via SABC Sport, 26-year-old Kgaogelo Sekgota should be a […]

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Highway Assault: Officers granted R10 000 bail

By Aphiwe Ngwenya 01-08-23 11:07

The eight police officers linked to deputy president Paul Mashatile’s VIP protection Unit have been granted bail by the Randburg Magistrate’s Court. The officers are facing 12 charges resulting from an assault which occurred on the N1 highway in Johannesburg. CASE AGAINST OFFICERS ‘WEAK’ ALSO READ: VIP Protection Unit in viral video suspended from their duties […]

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Petrol, diesel prices to increase from Wednesday

By Fazila Olla 01-08-23 11:03

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has announced that the price of all grades of petrol and diesel will increase from Wednesday this week. The price of illuminating paraffin is also expected to rise with the only decrease to be implemented on the price of LP gas. Adjustments to the prices will be […]

Buganda King’s coronation

Buganda King’s coronation: Uganda marks 30th anniversary

By AFP 01-08-23 10:53

Thousands of Ugandans on Monday 31 July 2023 thronged the palace grounds of the country’s largest kingdom Buganda, defying rain as they danced and ululated to mark 30 years since the coronation of King Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II. ALSO READ: Ruto insists on not discussing country’s safety with opposition Dressed in traditional attire — with […]

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The 10 richest people in the world today – 1 August

By Shyleen Choruma 01-08-23 10:18

Money makes money and these 10 people have made a lot of it over the years. And by a lot, we mean a LOT! The Bloomberg Billionaires Index is a daily ranking of the world’s richest people. South African-born Elon Musk is the new richest person in the world, having recently surpassed France’s Bernard Arnault. They are followed by United States’ Jeff […]

Kelly Khumalo

Cancelled? Women’s festival drops Kelly Khumalo amid Meyiwa trial

By Nokuthula Ngcobo 01-08-23 10:10

With the rebooted Senzo Meyiwa murder trial on everyone’s lips as State witnesses give startling evidence at the North Gauteng High Court, in Pretoria, singer Kelly Khumalo is losing out on gigs. The Bazokhumula singer, who was the Bafana Bafana goalkeeper’s girlfriend when he was killed in her presence on 26 October 2014, has been removed from […]

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