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Twenty-one people died on KwaZulu-Natal’s roads this weekend. (@KZNTransport/X, formerly Twitter) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

Petrol and diesel prices will be lowered on Wednesday to levels last seen in the first half of 2023.Both unleaded petrol 93 and 95 will be cut by 92c a litre. Wholesale diesel prices will be lowered by R1.05 (0.005% sulphur) and 79c (0.05% sulphur). The wholesale price of illuminating paraffin will be cut by R1.03/litre. The latest cuts bring petrol (95) to R22.19 a litre in Gauteng, and R21.40 on the coast. These are the cheapest levels since February 2023.The Gauteng wholesale diesel price will be R19.59 a litre from Wednesday, and R18.80 on the coast, the lowest since June 2023.South African…

The Springboks finally got an Ellis Park win over the All Blacks, but they have to do it again at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday to regain the Freedom Cup (Dirk Kotze/Gallo Images) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Thembi Simelane. (Sharon Seretlo/Gallo Images) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

Shaman Durek and Princess Martha Louise Photo: Daniel Perez/Getty Images Norwegian Princess Märtha Louise married American shaman Durek Verrett in a picturesque ceremony in Geiranger.The couple sold exclusive photo and video rights to the ceremony, held under a white tent.Märtha Louise relinquished her royal duties to focus on her alternative medicine business with Verrett.Norwegian Princess Märtha Louise married American self-proclaimed shaman Durek Verrett, a union of two alternative therapy devotees that has raised eyebrows in Norway.READ | Norway’s Princess Märtha Louise to wed US Shaman Durek amid controversy and declining royal supportThe pair tied the knot Saturday afternoon at a…

Crew conducts maintenance work at the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway in Cape Town. (Jaco Marais/Gallo Images/Netwerk24) The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway has reopened after seven weeks.The cableway was closed for extensive maintenance.On the first day of operations, at least 7 000 tickets were sold.At least 7 000 tickets were sold for the reopening of the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway on Monday. The cableway has reopened after seven weeks of extensive maintenance work.The opening coincides with the start of Tourism Month, with the revamped cableway expected to bolster tourism numbers in the province.Western Cape Premier Alan Winde said: “Over a million…

Shares of diversified mining giant Sibanye Stillwater slumped more than 5% on Monday morning after it warned it crashed into a basic loss in its six months to end June, hit by R7.5 billion in write downs to its US platinum group metals (PGM) business.

Bok captain Siya Kolisi runs out at Ellis Park. (Dirk Kotze/Gallo Images) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

Host Bonang Matheba arrives on stage as the 2024 Miss South Africa Final begins at SunBet Arena in Pretoria on August 10, 2024. (Marco Longari / AFP) The second season of Bonang Matheba’s reality show B’dazzled wraps up with an episode that promises glitz, glamour, and heartfelt moments.Despite not hosting the Miss Universe Pageant, Bonang has channelled her talents into elevating Miss South Africa’s prestigious event, showcasing her professionalism and dedication. The finale celebrates her achievements and the hard work of her team, inviting viewers to witness the culmination of passion, perseverance, and poise.For more lifestyle news, go to…

Eskom staff work on electricity pylons that collapsed. (Phill Magakoe/Gallo Images) Repairs to four damaged pylons in Nelson Mandela Bay have been completed.Electricity was restored to multiple suburbs on Sunday.The network was damaged by severe weather last month.Power has been restored to homes in Nelson Mandela Bay, after severe weather caused a widespread outage in August.All residents were reconnected on Sunday, according to the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality.The fault on the 132kV overhead line, caused by gale force winds on 23 August 2024, resulted in the collapse of four pylons and affected the electrical supply from the Summerstrand and…