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23 Oct · 10:21 Community
R10bn Fuel Relief May Not Stop November Price Hikes

Government’s R10 billion fuel levy package will cushion motorists against rising costs but may not prevent another increase at the pumps, fuel retailers have warned.

by Staff Writer
21 Oct · 21:05 World
Macron hits back at Trump over claims about French riots

French President Emmanuel Macron has accused Donald Trump and other foreign leaders of exploiting unrest in France for political gain, rejecting claims that migrants and Islamist groups were…

by Nolu Mbatha
19 Oct · 09:34 World
School anger, Palestinian flags and looting: France’s unrest

Protests that began over teacher shortages and deteriorating schools have widened into a confrontation over living costs and public services in France, with largely peaceful demonstrations overshadowed by…

by Staff Writer
14 Oct · 12:43 Community
Joburg’s fourth substation fire leaves residents paying more

Residents of Johannesburg’s inner city are paying extra for meals, laundry and internet access as repeated electricity outages stretch household budgets, while small businesses lose income but still…

by Staff Writer · Gauteng
9 Jun · 21:34 Community
SASSA System Crisis Sparks Outcry Over Pensioner Neglect

South African pensioners are facing a growing crisis as systemic failures within the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) leave many without their monthly survival funds. A wave…

by Staff Writer
15 Nov 2025 · 17:54 Townpress Motoring
Is South Africa Ready for Electric Cars? The Real Economics

Johannesburg — South Africa’s electric vehicle conversation often sounds like a global trend in fast forward, yet the country itself is moving at a different pace. While EVs…

by Andiswa Langa