Monday , 2 March 2026

Chairperson of Ad Hoc, Speaker to sign summons for Paul O’Sullivan

Skosana pushes Didiza to summon Paul OSullivan to Ad Hoc

The Chairperson of Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee, Soviet Lekganyane and National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza, are expected to sign the envisaged summons, to be issued to private investigator Paul O’Sullivan. This is if O’Sullivan fails to comply with the committee’s invitation. Last week O’Sullivan walked out of the committee, leaving MPs stunned. The committee has resolved to seek a legal …

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Fuel prices rise amid Middle East tensions

Fuel prices rise amid Middle East tensions

The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has announced adjustment of fuel prices based on current local and international factors. The hikes will take effect from the 4th of March 2026. The department says higher shipping rates as well as the geopolitical uncertainty caused by escalating tensions between the United States are some of the main factors behind the increase. …

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Severe weather batters parts of South Africa

Severe weather batters parts of South Africa

The City of Ekurhuleni Disaster and Emergency Management Services says it is on high alert following heavy downpours that affected parts of the metro over the weekend and into Monday morning. While no life-threatening incidents have been reported so far, emergency teams remain on standby to respond to any developments. Rescue and aquatic units have been placed on alert as …

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SA father pleads for help as daughter uncontactable in Iran – SABC News

SA father pleads for help as daughter uncontactable in Iran

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KZN travel agency helped bring back 150 S Africans from Middle East – SABC News

KZN travel agency helped bring back 150 S Africans from

A KwaZulu-Natal-based travel agency says it has helped bring at least 150 South Africans back home in the past 48 hours, as tensions escalate in the Middle East.  This follows the United States and Israeli air strikes on Iran over the weekend.   The attacks killed the country’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, along with senior security officials, including the defence minister. Iran has …

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The Cry is over, Finance Trust Bank Releases Shs250m to FUFA for 2025/26 Women’s Football Season

The Cry is over Finance Trust Bank Releases Shs250m to

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Ngcuka fails to avoid cross-examination at TRC Cases Inquiry

Former National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Bulelani Ngcuka.

Lawyers for former National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP)  Bulelani Ngcuka have failed to avoid cross-examination of their client at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Cases Inquiry taking place in Newton, Johannesburg. They argued that a directive given by Chairperson Justice Sisi Khampepe, allowing counsel for the victims of families to question him, did not comply with the Inquiry’s …

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First state witness expected to testify in asbestos roof removal case

A view inside the High Court in Bloemfontein during the asbestos trial within a trial on 21 May 2025.

The first state witness in the R255-million asbestos roof removal case is expected to testify on Tuesday. The accused and their legal representatives made a brief appearance before the Free State High Court in Bloemfontein for a pre-trial. Former Premier Ace Magashule, his then PA, Moroadi Cholota, businessman Edwin Sodi and former Free State Human Settlement MEC Olly Mlamleli and …

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Lusikisiki mass murder trial adjourned to Wednesday

Lusikisiki mass murder trial adjourned to Wednesday

The trial of the six men accused of the mass murder of 18 people in Lusikisiki and a politician from KwaBhaca will now only resume on Wednesday.   The matter was postponed in the High Court sitting in Lusikisiki on Monday after accused number four in the case, Bonga Hintsa, submitted a doctor’s certificate and was unable to attend court.   A trial within a trial …

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Accused 2 in Meyiwa case accuses police of using his phone

[File Image] Accused 1, 2 and 3, Muzi Sibiya, Bongani Ntanzi, and Prince Mncube seating in the dock at the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial in Pretoria.

Accused number two in the former Bafana Bafana Captain Senzo Meyiwa murder case, Bongani Ntanzi, has accused police officers of using his phone while he was in custody. The cross-examination of Ntanzi continues at the High Court in Pretoria, where he is on trial alongside four co-accused. Five men are accused of Meyiwa’s murder in 2014. Ntanzi has denied being …

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IPID report on the Phala Phala farm robbery has been declassified

IPID report on the Phala Phala farm robbery has been

The report of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) into the break-in and theft at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm has been declassified.    That’s the reply given by acting Police Minister Professor Firoz Cachalia to a written parliamentary question from the ATM.   Cachalia says the report was declassified on February 2 this year.   He says that after considering …

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Severe thunderstorms expected in parts of Mpumalanga, Limpopo

Severe thunderstorms expected in parts of Mpumalanga Limpopo

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Yellow Level 2 and Yellow Level 4 warning for severe thunderstorms in parts of Mpumalanga and Limpopo on Monday.   The Level 2 warning covers the highveld of Mpumalanga and central Limpopo, while a more serious Level 4 warning has been issued for the lowveld of Mpumalanga and eastern Limpopo.   SA …

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Miguel Cardoso hits the breaks on Monnapule Saleng hype – SABC News

Miguel Cardoso hits the breaks on Monnapule Saleng hype

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso insists he will not rush attacker Monnapule Saleng, despite the immediate impact the forward made following Sunday’s win over Sekhukhune United. The Brazilians brushed aside Babina Noko 3-1 at Loftus Versfeld to draw level on points with Betway Premiership leaders Orlando Pirates. Saleng was influential off the bench in the second half; however, Cardoso cautioned …

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Iran conflict widens as Israel strikes Lebanon – SABC News

Iran conflict widens as Israel strikes Lebanon SABC News

Israel launched new air strikes targeting Iran and expanded its assault to include attacks on Hezbollah militants in Lebanon on Monday, as Tehran said it launched a new wave of missiles that had “opened the great gates of fire” on Israel. Israel said it was attacking sites connected to Lebanon’s Hezbollah militants, one of Tehran’s principal allies in the Middle …

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Attacks on Iran will impact on SA’s economy negatively: Economist – SABC News

A display board shows canceled flights to Tel Aviv and Doha at BER Airport in Schoenefeld, Brandenburg, Germany on March 1, 2026.

University of Johannesburg (UJ) based economist Dr Ntokozo Nzimande says the negative impact the Israel-Iran conflict might have on South Africa’s economy includes government pausing the decrease of interest rates, as well as the increase in transport and food prices. Nzimande has been responding to Israel and the United States (US) air bombardment of Iran, which killed, among others, that …

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