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Petrol price to hit record R30.25 a litre in Gauteng from Wednesday
South African motorists face unprecedented fuel costs as 95 unleaded petrol climbs past R30 a litre in Gauteng following major increases announced by the Central Energy Fund.
The extortionists along Moloto Road
WhatsApp messages exposed at the Madlanga Commission reveal how Mpumalanga taxi bosses Joe Sibanyoni and Bafana Sindane allegedly ran an extortion racket targeting contractors…
Lithium mining in KwaZulu-Natal: ‘They don’t see us as human beings
Residents and civil society organisations are opposing the expansion of SA Lithium's Highbury open pit mine in KwaZulu-Natal. They report environmental degradation, destruction…
'We just want answers': Residents fear homes are sinking in Roodepoort development
When Phasiwe Ngwenya bought her first home in Wilfordon Extension 11, west of Johannesburg, she believed that she was investing in her children’s future. Like many first-time…
Youth Month: 1976 echoes in 2026 – no to a future without consent
As South Africa marks Youth Month, the government's opaque energy loan agreements, including a deal with Opec, raise concerns about fossil fuel dependency and lack of public…
Imbabala mine: abandoned coal site leaves deadly legacy for Ermelo communities
Residents near the abandoned Imbabala coal mine in Ermelo are suffering the deadly consequences of an unrehabilitated site, with drownings, injuries, and widespread…