KwaZulu-Natal’s Department of Education is responding to two serious incidents of violence involving schools, including the killing of a security guard during a robbery and the shooting of three Grade 12 pupils outside a high school. The incidents took place on Friday, 18 September, prompting Education MEC Sipho Hlomuka to call for urgent investigations and…
South Africa is facing a growing problem with adulterated diesel, as rising fuel prices create new opportunities for illicit operators to profit from illegal fuel blending. Motorists across the country are being warned about the increasing presence of contaminated diesel, which is often mixed with paraffin and sold through informal or compromised supply chains. Recent…
A South African Police Service captain assigned to the finance section of the Presidential Protection Services has been suspended following allegations of multi-million-rand fraud involving public funds. The officer, attached to the Protection and Security Services division, is accused of manipulating internal payment systems to divert money intended for official travel expenses. According to SAPS…
South Africa is moving to tighten oversight on imported goods, introducing new certification requirements for a range of products entering the country from China. The policy shift comes as authorities respond to growing concerns over the quality and safety of certain imported items that fall outside existing regulatory frameworks. New certification system targets unregulated goods…
South African motorists could face a steep fuel price increase in April 2026, as early review data signals significant hikes in both petrol and diesel. According to preliminary figures from the Central Energy Fund (CEF), 95 unleaded petrol is currently tracking a potential increase of around R1.76 per litre, while 93 unleaded may rise by…
South Africa’s extensive coastline could offer a new frontier in renewable energy development, according to a recent feasibility study conducted by Swedish firm Eco Wave Power. The company has identified potential for approximately 8.3 megawatts of wave-generated electricity at the Port of Ngqura in the Eastern Cape. While modest compared to large-scale power stations, the…
