The department of mineral and petroleum resources has encouraged members of the public to continue purchasing fuel as usual and to rely on government communication for accurate and verified information
Survivors speak out as a landmark birthing survey reveals the scale of obstetric violence, with lasting physical and psychological consequences
Attacks on South Pars and Qatar LNG facilities have extended the battlefield into systems that underpin global oil supply
Mkhwanazi told the ad hoc committee that he maintained that Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala approached him as an informer and was used by key individuals in organised crime
The national police commissioner said his deputies were divided on whether to implement a directive to disband the political killings task team
Police officer Fannie Nkosi says deputy police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya requested Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala to arrest Musa Khawula
Security forces say the integrated deployment aims to dismantle illegal mining syndicates, curb gang violence and restore order in affected communities
From solar streetlights to community events, Jozi My Jozi is revitalising the inner city through practical civic projects that inspire hope and reignite pride
Political leaders and mourners gather in Bloemfontein to honour Mosiuoa Lekota, remembered for fierce convictions, humility, and a lifelong commitment to ordinary South Africans
Monarch’s nearly five-decade reign bridged apartheid, democracy and modern South Africa, leaving a lasting mark on Zulu cultural identity and traditional leadership
Iranian retaliation and Israeli air strikes are spreading across Gulf states and Lebanon, rattling energy markets and exposing deep divisions at the United Nations
As struggling municipalities face shrinking income and mounting debt, innovative renewable energy models are aiming to stabilise costs and secure power systems
Shibiri said Matlala’s loan offer came at an opportune time when he wanted to rebuild his property and fix his son’s car
The Mail & Guardian is pleased to announce that the call for nominations for the 2026 edition of the 200 Young South Africans has been extended to Friday 10 April 2026.
South Africa’s largest domestic carrier said the price of jet fuel at local airports rose by about 70% in just one week, following a surge in global oil prices
US ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell III, was called in for a formal diplomatic demarche following comments the government described as “undiplomatic”
While the NPA argued the Nkabinde enquiry had become adversarial the panel chairperson Bess Nkabinde said the Prosecuting Authority cannot play referee in its own case
Surging oil prices linked to the Middle East conflict are exposing South Africa’s dependence on imported fuel, raising concerns about reserves, inflation and economic growth
South Africa’s economic outlook is facing renewed uncertainty as the widening war involving Iran, Israel and the United States begins to ripple through global energy markets, raising concerns about fuel prices, inflation and the timing of potential interest rate cuts. Oil markets reacted sharply as the conflict intensified. Brent crude surged past $100 a barrel […]
North West businessman Suliman Carrim told the Madlanga commission he lost R8.4 million after funding Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s healthcare company, alleging he was misled by both Matlala and Brown Mogotsi
According to reports submitted to the court, Lekota, who died at the age of 77, suffered from chronic cerebrovascular which had significantly impaired his ability to make decisions
Joburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille said the DA-run Cape Town gained 69 000 jobs in the past three months while Johannesburg shed 49 000 jobs
Jackson was awarded South Africa’s National Order of the Companions of OR Tambo in Silver in 2013
The senior police office told the Madlanga commission that he was simply warning investigators in a case involving Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala case that they should not be swayed by bribes
National police commissioner Fannie Masemola said the army would play a supporting role to the South African Police Service
A preventable oversight failure led to nine deaths in Ormonde in the south of Johannesburg, the city said as it announced the crackdown on unlawful developments
Several other people were trapped or missing after a concrete slab collapsed at the two-storey building. Rescue operations were ongoing
Qatar is one of the world’s largest exporters of liquefied natural gas and a suspension of output removes roughly 20% of global trade by volume from immediate supply
Buthelezi was previously implicated and later cleared in the Digital Vibes scandal
The Madlanga commission wants Mogotsi to submit a medical certificate to back his claim of ill health
Judge Sanele David Hlatshwayo found the statements defamatory and damaging, ordering their removal within 24 hours
They have stressed the need for skilled oversight and preventive maintenance