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South Africa Faces Sharp Fuel Price Increases in September 2026
South African motorists face steep fuel price increases in September, with diesel expected to rise by almost R3 per litre. Mid-month data from...
ESPN Co-Founder Bill Rasmussen Dies Aged 93
ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen died at his home in Land O’ Lakes, Florida, on Tuesday, 18 August 2026. He was 93. Rasmussen died...
South Africa launches Electronic Travel Authorisation system
South Africa has officially launched its Electronic Travel Authorisation system, giving eligible international travellers a digital route to apply for permission to enter...
Lunar eclipse South Africa: When and where to watch
South Africans will be able to watch a deep partial lunar eclipse during the early hours of Friday, 28 August 2026. At maximum...
Cold front to bring snow, heavy rain and damaging winds to South Africa
A cold front is expected to reach the Western and Northern Cape on Sunday, bringing cold to very cold temperatures, rain, strong winds...
Ramaphosa to launch South Africa’s Electronic Travel Authorisation system
President Cyril Ramaphosa will officially launch South Africa’s Electronic Travel Authorisation system at OR Tambo International Airport on Wednesday, 12 August 2026. The...
Abandoned SpaceX Falcon 9 stage crashes into the moon
A discarded SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage struck the moon on Wednesday, 5 August 2026, after spending about 18 months in space. The...
SASSA Gold Cards expire on 31 August: How to get a free Postbank Black Card
All SASSA Gold Cards will stop working on 31 August 2026. Beneficiaries must replace their Gold Cards with the new Postbank Black Card...
Chad le Clos loses Cape Town home in fatal Sea Point fire
South African Olympic swimming champion Chad le Clos has lost his Cape Town home in a fire that claimed the life of his...
Cape Town records driest July in 68 years as rainfall drops to 14.4 mm
Cape Town recorded its lowest July rainfall since 1958, with only 14.4 mm measured at Cape Town International Airport. The total broke the...
