Fuel cook
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The latest fuel prices came into effect on Wednesday. It is estimated that the partial reduction in the fuel levy granted by the finance minister will mean approximately R6 billion in lost tax revenue for the one month period.
It was not immediately clear how this money would be collected again. Some experts are also not convinced that the reduction was a smart decision. Read everything here:
Are electric vehicles the answer?
Motoring journalist Brendon Staniforth gives his general impressions about electric vehicles and we talk about the possibility that these vehicles can really be a solution to expensive fuel.
These SA brands are thriving
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Despite the tough economy, certain South African brands are still thriving.
According to Brand Finance’s annual report, the country’s top 100 brands increased their combined value by 12%, approximately R771 billion. Which brands are going from strength to strength? Read here.
Klofie dies unexpectedly at Voortrekker Camp
Zané de Jager (Photo: Hoërskool Waterkloof/Facebook)
Zané de Jager, a grade 11 learner at Waterkloof High School in Pretoria, died unexpectedly on Wednesday at the Thaba fieldwork camp. The cause of her death was not immediately known. The main management of the Voortrekkers described Zané’s death as an “indescribable loss”. Read the report here.
Zille in swimming hole sets ‘bad example’ – Morero
Social media videos of Helen Zille, the DA’s mayoral candidate for Johannesburg, and Dada Morero, the city’s mayor, spread like wildfire after a pipe that had burst for years in Douglasdale was suddenly repaired. Not everyone was equally impressed with Zille’s performance. Read here.
Just one more | The croco-Zille, how do they make them?
Johannesburg’s potholes are now so big that you can swim in them, and that is exactly what Helen Zille has done to point out the levels of decay.
Chat with Connie Mulder, Christel Cornelissen and guest presenter Tania Heyns about the “crocodile Zille”.
Worldwide | Trump: No big announcement
Jaco Kleynhans, head of international liaison at Solidarity, gives a summary of the latest state of affairs in the Middle East.
In context | Direct your anger at the real enemy
Our government thrives on creating crises and misery and we allow them to when we turn our anger on each other. Direct your anger at them, writes Christel Cornelissen, news editor of Maroela Media.
Festive joy at KKNK
Despite fickle weather – from sweltering heat to a few rain showers – Oudtshoorn’s streets are bustling and the theaters full. The KKNK celebrates its 30th anniversary this year and Maroela Media is there. Read all the reports about this year’s festival here.
Easter celebrated
For some people, Easter weekend is synonymous with Easter buns. Maroela Media enlisted a handful of volunteers to do a so-called blind taste test of Easter buns from five of the biggest retailers – Checkers, Spar, Food Lover’s Market, Pick n Pay and Woolworths. Which brand crow king?
Use of language | Easter, Easter Bun, Easter Eggs
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The spelling of words related to Easter, specifically the use of upper and lower case letters, sometimes causes uncertainty. That’s how it works.
Listen | Environmental story the spark for Elize Parker’s trilogy
Elize Parker with her new novel, “The island bride’s veil”. (Photo: Christa Steyn-Bezuidenhout/Maroela Media)
Sometimes a story begins in the place where one least expects it. In Elize Parker’s case, her new trilogy began with a story about penguins.
Listen to the interview here:
‘On jet skis for farmers’ | Back after thousands of kilometers
The four Pretorians who set off on jet skis along the South African coastline to raise awareness about farmers’ mental health are safely back in Pretoria after traveling thousands of kilometers and having to overcome numerous challenges. Read here.
‘Arrogant’ Brink has ‘taken ActionSA for granted’ – Mashaba
“I am the proudest South African because I made the decision to remove the arrogant Cilliers Brink,” Mashaba said in an interview to Maroela Media this week. Watch the full interview here.
Donkey heaven where abused long ears can thrive
(Photo: Christine Oelofse/Maroela Media)
From donkeys with ears cut off to those burned with acid. The Rest Ur Ass donkey shelter is a safe haven where these formerly abused animals get a second chance. Maroela Media’s Janice du Plessis and Christine Oelofse visited the shelter.
Listen | ‘The bank robbery’ – a radio sequel
Maroela Media’s brand new radio sequel The bank robbery kicked off A new episode is available every weekday from Monday 30 March. Listen to the episodes here on Maroela Media or on one of the community radio stations broadcasting the drama.
Storytime: Books for your child’s holiday reading list
This week, Maroela Media offers a short compilation of Afrikaans children’s books that have been published recently. The suggestions include audio books, pop-up fairy tales and reading books. Get the list here.