Fuel levy increase confirmed: Here’s how it affects June 2025 petrol prices
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced a 16c per litre fuel levy increase for petrol and 15c for diesel, affecting the June 2025 fuel price outlook.
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Crime
Athlone rocked by fatal shootings as gang violence escalates
Two men have been shot and killed in separate incidents in Athlone, Cape Town, with police suspecting gang involvement.
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Major recall announced for 2024 Ford Ranger
The National Consumer Commission has announced a recall of the 2024 Ford Ranger due to a potentially dangerous defect in the front suspension.
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Budget Speech 3.0: Key takeaways from Godongwana’s third attempt
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered South Africa’s third budget speech for 2025, confirming no VAT increase, boosting social spending, and outlining major infrastructure investment.
Crime
Senzo Meyiwa trial: Testimonies, live stream on Thursday, 22 May 2025
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues today with further cross-examination of Brigadier Bongani Gininda, following legal disputes over confidential documents presented to the NPA.
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CONTEXT: Facts about the Malema video played at the White House
US President Donald Trump played a video of Julius Malema at the White House, but South African leaders say the clip was taken out of context.
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Johann Rupert debunks ‘Afrikaner genocide’, targets John Steenhuisen in Trump talks
Johann Rupert dismissed claims of white-targeted violence in South Africa during US talks, while exposing crime rates in DA-led Western Cape.
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Watch: Malema makes it to the White House in SA-US talks [video]
During a tense White House meeting, US President Donald Trump played videos of Julius Malema to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, escalating discussions on land reform and racial tensions.
Lotto & Powerball
Tonight’s Daily Lotto results and payouts: Wednesday, 21 May 2025
Tonight’s Daily Lotto estimated jackpot total is a guaranteed R480,000! Here are the winning numbers.
Lotto & Powerball
Tonight’s Lotto results and payouts: Wednesday, 21 May 2025
Tonight’s cumulative Lotto jackpot is a staggering R59 million.
Crime
Two Gqeberha women arrested hours after abducting two infants from Dora Nginza Hospital
Two women have been arrested after allegedly abducting two premature infants from Dora Nginza Hospital in Gqeberha, with both babies safely recovered.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Thursday, 22 May 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Damaging wave warning for eastern coastal areas. Partly cloudy and fine weather dominates inland provinces.
Crime
WC police probing drowning at Cape Royal Yacht Club
Police are investigating the drowning of an elderly Polish couple at the Cape Royal Yacht Club in Table Bay Harbour.
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Johann Rupert touted to save South Africa ahead of Trump White House meeting
Johann Rupert is reportedly playing a key role in a high-stakes White House meeting between South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and US President Donald Trump amid diplomatic tensions.
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Budget Speech 3.0: What to expect, how to watch live stream
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is set to deliver Budget Speech 3.0, a crucial address following the reversal of the VAT hike and mounting pressure over the R75 billion budget shortfall.
Crime
Senzo Meyiwa trial: Testimonies, live stream on Wednesday, 21 May 2025
The Senzo Meyiwa trial continues today with more cross-examination of Brigadier Bongani Gininda by advocate Charles Mnisi, focusing on how accused number one was linked to the case.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Wednesday, 21 May 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Cold, windy conditions with disruptive snow and rain in Eastern Cape. Coastal hazards and fire danger warnings issued.
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Midrand and Ekurhuleni rocked by 3.0 magnitude tremor
A tremor was felt in Midrand and Ekurhuleni on Tuesday evening, with emergency services on alert as authorities investigate the cause and impact.
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Ramaphosa asks apex court: Are Copyright and Performers’ Protection Bills fair — or do they break the Constitution?
President Cyril Ramaphosa has asked the Constitutional Court to decide whether parts of two copyright bills are legal and fair before he signs them into law.
Lotto & Powerball
Tonight’s Daily Lotto results and payouts: Tuesday, 20 May 2025
Tonight’s Daily Lotto estimated jackpot total is a guaranteed R550,000! Here are the winning numbers.
Lotto & Powerball
Tonight’s Powerball results and payouts: Tuesday, 20 May 2025
Tonight’s cumulative Powerball jackpot is a mouth-watering R66 million.
Local
Ex-inmate claims Jub Jub was most-feared in prison
A former inmate has described how rapper Jub Jub was treated with unusual respect and fear during his time in prison, linking it to his mother’s influence.
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Hammanskraal warned to brace for 10-hour water outage on Wednesday, 21 May 2025
The City of Tshwane has announced a planned water outage in Hammanskraal due to maintenance work at the Temba Water Purification Plant.
Crime
Meyerton taxi rank shooting linked to private security rivalry
Police are investigating a shooting between two private security companies at the Meyerton taxi rank, which left one guard injured.
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When is Cornal Hendricks funeral? – Here’s everything you must know
Cornal Hendricks will be laid to rest this Sunday in Wellington, with memorial services planned in Wellington and Paarl before the funeral.
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Watch: Amajita receive hero’s welcome at OR Tambo International Airport [video]
Amajita were welcomed by fans and officials at OR Tambo International Airport following their U-20 Afcon victory and now prepare for the FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile.
Technology
HONOR 400 Lite: The smartphone awarded to Amajita for winning U-20 Afcon title
South Africa’s U-20 national football team, Amajita, received HONOR 400 Lite smartphones and prize money after winning the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.
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Ramaphosa arrives in US ahead of crunch talks with Trump
President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Washington DC ahead of his bilateral meeting with President Donald Trump to reset South Africa-US relations.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Tuesday, 20 May 2025
South Africa weather forecast: Cold, wet and windy conditions with localised flooding expected in the Western Cape. Inland showers and high fire danger.
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Mayfair police probing possible neglect in daycare fire that killed four toddlers
Four toddlers have died in a fire at an unregistered daycare in Mayfair, Johannesburg, as police investigate the cause and possible neglect.