The legendary South African author, labour commentator, journalist and political activist, Terry Bell, has died of an illness at the age of 84 in Cape Town. His family confirmed the sad news on Wednesday. Bell’s journalistic career began in the 1960s, working for several publications under the Amalgamated Press banner, later joining the Rand Daily Mail, Sunday Times and Sunday …

The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources is calling for calm following social media reports of a looming fuel shortage. The department has condemned messages urging motorists to rush to filling stations, labelling the calls for panic-buying as “unverified and speculative”. In a statement, the department says it is working with the Fuels Industry Association to ensure fuel supply remains stable …

The Mineral and Petroleum Resources Department says there is no immediate risk of fuel shortages in the country.The Department says it is in continuous contact with local oil companies to ensure the stability and security of fuel supply.According to a statement released on Tuesday night, the government says it is closely monitoring developments in the Middle East and their potential …

Volkswagen South Africa (VWSA) will recall over 25 000 VW Polo vehicles sold between February 2025 and February this year. The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has confirmed that the recall is to correct the handbrake fittings. The NCC says the handbrake may pose a safety risk, particularly when the vehicle is parked. The vehicle manufacturer is advising owners of the …