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SENEGAL BANS TRAVEL AMID OIL SHOCK

Written by on 4 April 2026

Senegal’s government has suspended all non-essential foreign travel for ministers and top officials, citing “extremely difficult” times ahead as the US-Israeli conflict with Iran drives up global oil prices. The move aims to curb spending as rising energy costs strain the national budget. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko highlighted that Brent crude has surged to about […]

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OFFICER KILLED IN MUSINA CRASH

Written by on 4 April 2026

An Ekurhuleni metro police officer has been killed and four others injured following a crash in Musina. The incident involved a police vehicle, and emergency services responded swiftly to the scene. Authorities say the injured officers were treated at the scene before being transported to hospital for further medical care. Their conditions have not yet […]

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VEREENIGING POWER RESTORED

Written by on 4 April 2026

UPDATE: Electricity has been successfully restored across Vereeniging following a widespread outage that left large parts of the area without power earlier today. The interruption, believed to have been caused by a local fault on the network, affected homes, businesses, and essential services, prompting frustration among residents and disruptions to daily activities. Technicians worked throughout […]

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NSFAS FACES SCRUTINY OVER DEAD STUDENTS’ FUNDS

Written by on 4 April 2026

Deputy Higher Education Minister Nomusa Dube-Ncube has called for the arrest of those responsible for NSFAS funding over 800 deceased students. This follows the Auditor-General’s 2024/25 report, which found that the National Student Financial Aid Scheme made payments to students listed as deceased in Home Affairs records. Dube-Ncube criticised NSFAS for blaming the issue on […]

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KZN MEC CONDEMNS CHURCH FOR ARV ADVICE

Written by on 4 April 2026

KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane has condemned a church in KwaMaphumulo for encouraging followers to stop taking anti-retroviral (ARV) treatment for HIV and rely solely on faith. She called for legal action against anyone spreading such misinformation. The Ekhaya Labafundi bakaJehova congregation reportedly requires members to abandon worldly things, including jobs and cellphones, with the […]

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FUEL SHORTAGES HIT GAUTENG

Written by on 4 April 2026

Some filling stations in Gauteng, particularly in the east of Pretoria, remain without fuel as motorists are turned away. Panic-buying and hoarding ahead of this week’s fuel price hike have caused widespread shortages. Fuel prices have risen sharply, with petrol up by over R3 per litre and diesel increasing by more than R7 per litre […]

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FERNANDEZ AGENT HITS CHELSEA BAN

Written by on 4 April 2026

Enzo Fernandez will miss Chelsea’s upcoming FA Cup quarter-final against Port Vale and the Premier League clash with Manchester City after being handed a two-game ban. The suspension follows the midfielder’s recent public comments about his future, in which he said he would “look at his options after the World Cup” and expressed a desire […]

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VEREENIGING HIT BY POWER OUTAGE

Written by on 4 April 2026

Vereeniging and surrounding areas are experiencing a major electricity outage today, leaving homes and businesses without power. Authorities confirm that this is not part of Eskom’s loadshedding schedule, as the national grid is stable. The blackout is due to a local fault in the municipal power network. The Emfuleni Local Municipality, which supplies electricity to […]

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GAUTENG URGES VISITS TO RAND SHOW STANDS

Written by on 4 April 2026

The Gauteng Provincial Government is urging visitors at the Rand Show 2026 in NASREC to visit government stands. These offer services like health screenings, housing help, education info, and small business support. The aim is to bring services closer to people and allow direct engagement with officials. Authorities say this helps improve access to information […]

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