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State slaps drivers with new tax on fuel

South Africans face a massive financial blow this Wednesday as petrol and diesel prices shoot up to record highs because of global oil price increases.
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South African businesses are shutting down in higher numbers as fears grow that the war in Iran will put more pressure on the local economy.
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Kaizer Chiefs will play against Mamelodi Sundowns at Loftus Stadium on Tuesday to fight for a third place finish in the Betway Premiership this season.
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Crocodile with human remains pulled from river

Police pulled a dead crocodile from the Komati River after finding human remains inside, believed to be linked to a missing businessman.

Living costs crush workers as unions fight for survival

Trade unions say workers are drowning in debt as the high prices of food, water, electricity and fuel destroy the salaries of South African families.

Real Politics: Amabutho marches walk a fine line

The amabutho are keeping the peace. That should be the state's job. Thousands of Zulu regiments are marching through South African cities, disciplined and structured, answering to King Misuzulu kaZwelithini. The question is how long that can last, writes Zukile Majova in Real Politics.

Home affairs chops bosses for fake AI policy research

The Department of Home Affairs has suspended two senior bosses after they used fake AI research in a major new policy document on immigration rules.

Red Ants destroy Mamelodi shacks and ruin small businesses

The Red Ants and police destroyed small business structures at the Mamelodi Hostel, leaving many local families without homes and cutting off their only income.

Rising food prices crush Nelson Mandela University student survival budget

Nelson Mandela University student Noluthando Dlamini struggles to buy enough daily food because her monthly government allowance cannot cover rising meat, bread and transport costs.

Massive onion price spike hits South African shoppers

South African households are paying much more for a bag of onions this month after prices jumped in cities across the country in April.

Podcast: SA’s AI Plan, By Chad Du Plessis

Rob Rose and Zukile Majova are back for episode five of Sharp Sharp, the weekly podcast on South African politics, money and power from Currency News and Scrolla.Africa.

Durban bishop tells illegal foreign pastors to go home

Bishop Vusi Dube told foreign pastors living in South Africa illegally to return to their countries because they are destroying the religious sector's public image.

Delft mother changes family diet to feed her autistic son

A Cape Town mother says raising her autistic son costs a lot of money because she has to buy specific food and pay for injections.

Pangas fly as rival parties clash at mayor court case

Supporters pulled out pangas outside a Richardsbay court on Thursday as angry crowds boiled over a large banner accusing the local mayor of political corruption.

Heavy storms and floods threaten four provinces

The South African Weather Service warns that severe storms and heavy rain are battering four provinces, bringing a high risk of very dangerous floods.