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Walter Koenig, iconic ‘Star Trek’ star and Pavel Chekov actor, dies at 90
Walter Koenig, the veteran American actor who won the hearts of millions across generations as Ensign Pavel Chekov in the original Star Trek...
Local Elections 2026: Voting Times, ID Requirements and Ballot Guide
South Africans will vote in the Local Government Elections on 4 November 2026, with voting stations open from 7am to 9pm. Special voting...
Airlink Flight Aborts Take-Off After Tyre Burst at OR Tambo
An Airlink flight bound for Cape Town aborted take-off at OR Tambo International Airport on Sunday afternoon, 25 October 2026, after an Embraer...
Fuel Levy Relief Starts in November, but the Biggest Cuts Last Only One Month
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced a R10 billion temporary fuel levy relief package, with diesel levy reductions of R3 per litre and...
SAWS Warns of Heatwave, Severe Storms and Damaging Winds
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of heatwave conditions in parts of Mpumalanga and Limpopo, alongside severe thunderstorms, damaging winds and...
DStv to Remove JimJam on 11 November After 13 Years
MultiChoice has confirmed JimJam will leave DStv on 11 November 2026, ending the international preschool channel’s 13-year run on the platform. The children’s...
R30 petrol: Here’s how much more it will cost to fill your car from Wednesday
South Africa’s record petrol price increase takes effect on Wednesday, 7 October 2026, and for motorists using 95 unleaded inland, filling a 50-litre...
VW Amarok recall in South Africa: 291 vehicles affected by airbag issue
Volkswagen Group Africa is recalling 291 VW Amarok vehicles in South Africa over an issue that could prevent the curtain airbag from fully...
South Africa’s green ID book has an expiry date: Here’s when yours becomes invalid
South Africans still using the familiar green ID book now have a firm deadline to replace it. Green ID books will stop being...
South Africa faces unusually strong El Niño as SAWS warns of hotter, drier summer conditions
South Africa is already experiencing an exceptionally strong El Niño, with forecasts indicating the 2026/27 event could reach a magnitude unprecedented in the...
