South African petrol stations may shut at night as fuel crisis deepens

Petrol stations across South Africa are increasingly considering cutting operating hours, reducing staff, or even shutting down overnight as rising fuel costs place severe pressure on the industry. Retailers say the combination of higher fuel prices, declining sales volumes, and growing security risks is creating an unsustainable environment for many service stations, particularly in smaller…

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South Africa could launch digital driving licences before delayed smart cards

South African motorists may soon gain access to digital driving licences before the country’s long-delayed smart driving licence card project becomes a reality. The shift comes as government accelerates work on a national digital identity platform that could allow citizens to store official documents, including driving licences, directly on their smartphones. While plans for a…

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Explosion at Woolworths store triggers police investigation at Pretoria mall

A police investigation is underway after an explosive device detonated inside a Woolworths store at the popular Menlyn Park Shopping Centre in Pretoria during the early hours of the morning. South African Police Service (SAPS) officials confirmed that the blast occurred at approximately 1am while employees were working inside the store. According to preliminary findings,…

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Serbian President Vučić visits Zhejiang province to meet Serbian exchange students

On May 27, Serbian President Vučić visited Jiaxing, Zhejiang province, to meet with young Serbians participating in exchange activities there. Vučić said he is very proud to see young Serbians learning and exchanging ideas in China, and thanked their Chinese brothers and sisters for their help.(Zhejiang International Communication Center)

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South Africans warned that virtual bank cards are not immune to fraud

Virtual bank cards are becoming increasingly popular across South Africa as consumers shift toward digital payments, but cybersecurity experts are warning that the technology is not foolproof against fraud. The rapid rise of mobile banking and digital wallets has encouraged millions of South Africans to replace physical cards with virtual alternatives that can be generated…

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Lamola urges African leaders to avoid inflaming illegal immigration tensions

Ronald Lamola has called for restraint and responsible diplomacy as African countries grapple with growing tensions surrounding illegal immigration and anti-migrant protests. Speaking during a public symposium on Monday, Lamola warned political leaders against using migration issues to score domestic political points, saying inflammatory rhetoric could deepen divisions across the continent. The event, held under…

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South Africa braces for nationwide shutdown over illegal immigration protests

South Africa is facing growing social tensions after anti-illegal-immigration movement March and March confirmed that it will proceed with a planned nationwide shutdown on 30 June despite urgent government intervention efforts. The announcement followed a high-level meeting held this week at the Union Buildings involving ministers from the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster, as…

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Corruption complaints soar in South Africa as whistle-blowers expose widespread graft

Corruption remains one of South Africa’s most serious governance challenges, with new data showing that the overwhelming majority of public complaints received last year were linked to fraud, bribery, abuse of power, and maladministration. According to the 2025 annual report released by Corruption Watch, titled Ke Nako: Mobilising for Justice, whistle-blowers continue to play a…

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SARS rejects cyber breach claims after hacker group targets South African agencies

The South African Revenue Service has dismissed allegations circulating online that its systems were hacked, saying there is currently no evidence of a cyber breach affecting taxpayer data. The claims emerged over the weekend after a group identifying itself as “Nullsec Nigeria” alleged that it had infiltrated systems linked to SARS and the South African…

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