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FUEL PRICE DECISIONS FALL UNDER TREASURY

Written by on 19 May 2026

PRETORIA- Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe says decisions on fuel price increases or decreases fall under the National Treasury, not his department. He made the remarks while presenting his department’s R2.86 billion budget for the 2026/2027 financial year in Parliament. Mantashe explained that his role is limited to negotiating departmental funding allocations […]

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NATIONAL ORDERS HONOUR SOUTH AFRICA’S NATION BUILDERS

Written by on 19 May 2026

PRETORIA- President Cyril Ramaphosa has praised recipients of this year’s National Orders, describing them as nation builders who have played a key role in shaping South Africa’s democratic journey. The honours recognise citizens and foreign nationals who have made a lasting contribution to democracy, equality, justice, and human dignity. Among the 38 recipients are prominent […]

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COMMUNITY ALLEGES NEGLIGENCE AT SOKHULU CLINIC

Written by on 19 May 2026

KWAZULU-NATAL- Residents of KwaMbonambi in northern KwaZulu-Natal are calling on Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane to urgently intervene at Sokhulu Clinic, alleging poor service delivery, negligence, and the mistreatment of patients. Community members say clinic staff are failing to provide proper care, prompting widespread concern over the quality of healthcare in the rural area. The clinic, […]

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MOHLAKENG CLINIC DELAYS SPARK ANGER

Written by on 19 May 2026

RANDFONTEIN- Residents of Mohlakeng say they have been failed by government after a clinic project worth nearly R300-million remains incomplete eight years after construction began. The facility was expected to open in 2020 but has been delayed amid allegations of financial mismanagement, extortion and contractor failures. Community members say the delay continues to affect access […]

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FOREIGN NATIONALS SEEK SHELTER AT DURBAN POLICE

Written by on 19 May 2026

DURBAN- A group of foreign nationals, including women and children, has gathered outside the Durban Central Police Station seeking shelter after allegedly receiving threats from community members in areas where they live. Some reportedly spent the night outside the station in cold weather conditions after fleeing their homes. Members of the group claim they have […]

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GAUTENG COMMUNITIES URGED TO SUPPORT SAFER SCHOOLS

Written by on 19 May 2026

Gauteng residents are being called on to work together in addressing the growing challenges facing schools, including crime, vandalism, learner safety concerns, substance abuse and other social issues disrupting education across the province. The campaign will see visits to 46 communities in 15 districts over the coming weeks, with the aim of strengthening partnerships between […]

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BROWN MOGOTSI VOWS TO SUE STATE OVER ARREST

Written by on 18 May 2026

JOHANNESBURG- North West businessman Brown Mogotsi plans to sue the state for malicious prosecution and unlawful arrest following his arrest on Friday after appearing before the Madlanga Commission in Pretoria. Mogotsi is accused of staging an assassination attempt on himself in November last year. Mogotsi had claimed that gunmen opened fire on his car, leaving […]

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MOGOTSI FEARS FOR HIS LIFE IN CUSTODY

Written by on 18 May 2026

JOHANNESBURG- Alleged political fixer Brown Mogotsi says he fears for his life while in police custody, according to his lawyer Makau William Sekgatja. Mogotsi briefly appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday, where his case was postponed to 25 May. Mogotsi is facing five charges, including defeating the ends of justice and perjury, linked […]

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