Substantial Fuel Price Drop Expected in February Amid Strong Rand and Low Oil Prices

South African motorists are poised for continued relief at the pumps in February, with early data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) indicating significant decreases in petrol and diesel prices. Preliminary figures show over-recoveries building, with petrol over-recovering by around R1.20 per litre and diesel by up to R1.75 per litre. This points to potential cuts of approximately 85–125 cents per litre for petrol and R1.09–R1.84 per litre for diesel, depending on the fin... Read more »
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By Staff Writer On Saturday, January 10th, 2026

NRF Relaxes Age Restrictions on Postgraduate Scholarships

In a significant policy adjustment aimed at promoting equity in higher education funding, the National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa has relaxed age restrictions for a portion of its postgraduate sc... Read more »
By Ellington Ngandu On Friday, December 19th, 2025

Here’s What Africa Can Learn from Foizee’s Latest Analysis

For African nations frequently grappling with political challenges similar to those unfolding in Bangladesh, Bahauddin Foizee’s analysis in the reputed ‘The Diplomat’ magazine offers invaluable insights i... Read more »
By Shreya Agarwal On Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025

From Leaders to Readers: Rare Opinion Hubs Shaping Global Thought

As the worldwide media culture is drowning in breaking news, viral content and algorithm-driven noise, one essential pillar of public discourse is quietly eroding: access to rigorous expert opinion. Despite the... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Thursday, November 6th, 2025

Nkosana Makate and Vodacom Reach ‘Please Call Me’ Settlement

After nearly two decades of legal battles, Vodacom Group Limited has announced a landmark out-of-court settlement with Nkosana Makate, the innovator behind the company’s “Please Call Me” servi... Read more »
By Steve Conway On Thursday, October 30th, 2025

Supporting Loved Ones Through Every Stage of Life

Life is a journey filled with countless changes, milestones and transitions. From the exuberance of youth to the reflective years of later life, supporting our loved ones through each stage is both a privilege ... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Saturday, October 25th, 2025

Prof James ‘Godo’ Mthembu Shot Dead

Prof James “Godo” Mthembu, a well-known traditional healer from KwaZulu-Natal, has reportedly been shot dead at his home in Manguzi, UMhlabuyalingana. The news of his passing was reported by Malindi... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Wednesday, September 17th, 2025

Ramaphosa’s Praise for DA Councillors Sparks ANC Backlash

President Cyril Ramaphosa stirred controversy at an African National Congress (ANC) “roll call” event at FNB Stadium in Soweto on Monday, September 15, by praising the governance of Democratic Alliance (DA)... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Wednesday, August 20th, 2025

MTN’s MoMo App: Convenient but Unreliable?

MTN, one of South Africa’s leading telecommunications providers, offers its Mobile Money (MoMo) app as a convenient platform for transactions like purchasing airtime, data, and even PowerBall tickets. With co... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Friday, July 11th, 2025

What to Expect in Ramaphosa’s Address to the Nation?

President Cyril Ramaphosa will address South Africa on July 13, 2025, at 19:00 SAST, responding to explosive allegations of corruption within the South African Police Service (SAPS) by KwaZulu-Natal Police Comm... Read more »