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THE ORGANIZATION that hears cases related to sports, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), says it will do everything possible to quickly hear Senegal’s appeal for being stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) title.CAS, based in Lausanne, Switzerland, confirmed that the complaint was officially registered on Wednesday.Senegal is complaining about the recent decision of the Caf appeal board to place Morocco as the champion of the Afcon which was played in this country from December to January.Senegal won 1-0 in extra time in the final in Rabat on January 18, but that happened and the game was…
It SHOULD be expected that there are players who do not care about the fans of their teams who will be left unless the Bafana Bafana coach, Hugo Broos, ties the last bolts before going to the World Cup in Mexico, Canada and the United States of America (USA).This is the opinion of Roger De Sa who is one of Bafana’s goalkeepers who was on the bench for the entire tournament when they won the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) title in 1996.De Sa, who has become a football coach and analyst, responded in this way by being left out…
(Photo: Nico Strydom/Maroela Media)The trade union Solidarity hopes the expected increase in the cost of living due to the biggest fuel price increase in South Africa’s history will be short-lived.Even after the treasury agreed to give relief of R3 per liter on the fuel levy, this fuel price increase is still a big blow, says Theuns du Buisson, economic researcher of the Solidarity Research Institute (SNI).Diesel prices in particular shot up with an increase of R7.37 per liter for diesel, which represents an increase of 39.6%. “This means the fuel cost to transport cargo from Gauteng to Durban is now…
An estimated 100 people have decided to leave “everything in the world to build booths” in Dabangu, Maphumulo where they say they live for the kingdom of heaven.This community, which is increasing month by month, calls itself Jesus’ disciples. They built a spacious place which they named Student House.At the time It’s on the weekend visited this place where these people were continuing their day jobs. In the path they have chosen, they say they have parted ways with many things, including losing their jobs, giving up their businesses, giving up ARV drugs, and their children were dropped from school…
AI Powered Home Robot: Chinese company UniX AI has introduced a home robot that runs on wheels, unlike the robot that runs on two legs. It can do all the household work. This includes everything from managing things to cooking. Once fully charged, the robot can be used for 16 hours. The AI powered robot is also equipped with many sensors and microphones for talking.Image Credit- (Unix AI/YouTube)Home Humanoid Robot: Chinese robotics company UniX AI has introduced an Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered home robot. Robots are designed to perform everyday household tasks. The robot can wake up the people present…
United States President Donald Trump is considering asking Arab countries to cover the cost of the US-Israel war on Iran, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt has said.“I think it’s something the president would be quite interested in calling them to do,” Leavitt told reporters at a news briefing on Monday.“I won’t get ahead of him on that, but certainly, it’s an idea that I know that he has and something that I think you’ll hear more from him on.”Such a mechanism would be similar to how US allies helped fund Washington’s intervention during the Gulf War in 1990.On Monday, Trump…
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. (Photo: Provided) 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. The men describe the journey as extremely challenging, but also particularly meaningful. Carlo Smuts, one of the four jet ski riders, says the highlight…
It has been confirmed how much petrol will increase from Wednesday 1st April 2026. The Ministry of Minerals has revealed that petrol will go up and down despite the temporary withdrawal of the R3 tax.From midnight, drivers will pay the following:Petrol 93 (ULP & LRP): increased by R 3.06 per litre Gasoline 95 (ULP &LRP) increased by R 3.06 per liter Diesel (0.05% sulphur) increased by R7.37 per literDiesel (0.005% sulphur) increased by R7.51 per liter Illuminating Paraffin increased by R11.67 a litreSMNRP for IP: increased by R15.60 per litreAfter the changes that will take place on Wednesday, April 1,…
March 31, 2026 Christel CornelissenHow would you like to share the article?(Photo: Pieter Cloete/Maroela Media)The price of diesel rose at midnight on Tuesday by R7.51 per litre, the steepest rise yet, even despite the R3 reduction in the fuel levy that was granted shortly before.The price of all grades of petrol rises at the same time by R3.06 per litre.Maroela Media reported on Tuesday that Enoch Godongwana, the finance minister, announced that the government is temporarily cutting the fuel levy by R3 in an attempt to reduce pressure on South Africans due to the enormous increase in fuel prices.The rise…
Enoch Godongwana, Minister of Finance (Archive photo: GCIS) The huge fuel levy, which is expected to come into effect at midnight on Tuesday, will be R3 per liter less, after the government decided to cut the fuel levy by this amount. Enoch Godongwana, Minister of Finance, made this announcement on Tuesday at an investment conference in Johannesburg. This was confirmed in an official statement shortly afterwards. “I am going to temporarily lower the fuel levy by R3 for April and then we will discuss further what we can do over the next two months,” said Godongwana. Maroela Media reported earlier…