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March 15, 2026 Janice du Plessis How would you like to share the article? (Photo: Elisma van der Watt/Maroela Media) The airline FlySafair has announced that due to the recent increase in the price of aviation fuel, it has been forced to introduce a temporary fuel levy on certain domestic flights. This decision follows after the price of Jet A1 fuel at South African airports increased by approximately 70% in just one week. Although the airline tried to bear the increase itself, the pressure on its budget became too great. “FlySafair has absorbed these increases for as long as possible…
March 15, 2026 Janice du Plessis How would you like to share the article? Photo from the archive. (Photo: William West/AFP). The Gauteng provincial government’s allocation of only R63 million to fight the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is, according to the DA, far too little to handle the crisis effectively. Bronwynn Engelbrecht, the DA’s spokesperson for agriculture and rural development in Gauteng, says this amount is only a drop in the bucket of the province’s total budget of R179 billion. “While the department of agriculture and rural development in Gauteng received R742 million for the 2026-’27 financial year, only…
Shaun leach and his sheepdog, Jemma. (Photo: Provided) A total of 2,600 km of dust, sun, mountains, enduring and continuing. This awaits Shaun Leach, a keen cyclist from Potchefstroom. And all this in aid of fundraising for the four-legged residents of Paws Haven, an animal protection organization in Potchefstroom. The organization is close to Shaun’s heart, which is why he launched the All 4 Paws project. “My sheepdog, Jemma, often escaped in her younger days, then Paws Haven returned her to me safely every time,” says Shaun. “Jemma also contracted cat flu a while ago, and Paws Haven did everything…
Henck Conrey in his stately home in the east of Pretoria. (Photo: Christine Oelofse/Maroela Media) A program like Take your things and leave is not just a series, but an opportunity for people to see a real difference in their life and living space. So says Henck Conrey, presenter, director and producer of this popular kykNET lifestyle programme. Take your things and leave is a home renovation series on kykNET, with the first season already hitting the box office in 2015. “I have always liked to tell stories,” says Henck from his luxury home in the east of Pretoria, where…
RETURN to Durban for the second year in a row, the Red Bull Shay’iMoto car stunt competition, which will be held at the Suncoast casino on April 18.For the drivers, they must demonstrate the skills of hitting the bumps and hitting the goalposts while the car skids but without hitting anything. Others get out of the car and do things that leave the audience in awe.The audience chooses their favorites in collaboration with the judges.Last year it was Jean “Panjaro” Kruger from Mahikeng who was left behind and Boksie from Cape Town who was defending the title.The show was hosted…
March 15, 2026 Janice du Plessis How would you like to share the article? Marius van der Merwe, the man who was known as “Witness D” in the trial of the Madlanga Commission. (Photo: Christine Oelofse/Maroela Media) The police achieved a breakthrough with the arrest of a suspect who is believed to have pulled the trigger in the murder of Marius van der Merwe, the man who was known as “Witness D” in the trial of the Madlanga Commission. The suspect was arrested in Johannesburg on Saturday after investigators, according to the police, obtained overwhelming evidence against him. Brig. Athlenda…
Rolene Strauss, former Miss South Africa and Ms. World 2024, is the proud founder and owner of RS Sunglasses. (Photo: Provided) One of the first things that Rolene Strauss, former Miss. South Africa, at the time with her new salary as a newly crowned Miss. World bought was a pair of striking designer sunglasses. As a self-confessed “sunglass snob”, this former beauty queen also knows exactly what she wants in this accessory: something practical and beautiful, but especially something that carries meaning. After all, this was also the inspiration that led to the launch of her local sunglass series, RS…
NewsFeedIraq’s Iranian-backed Kataib Hezbollah has released drone video from an attack on the US’s Victory Base near Baghdad International Airport. It’s believed to be the first time the group has successfully used the FPV attack drone to skirt US defences.Published On 15 Mar 202615 Mar 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2Shareplus2googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
AN ACTOR who made a name for himself by acting in a leading role in a television show iThank you & The DlaminisLuyanda Zwane, is outraged by the harassment he faced in the entertainment industry. Luyanda (22), who was Sibongile in this game that was finished, broke out about this difficulty on his page inInstagram. This Mlaza employee revealed that there was another female officer, who did not reveal who she was or what game she was in, who threatened her that she would not work anywhere again if she complained about not feeling well at work.Luyanda wrote as follows…
Crowds of people are expected to attend the funeral service for the King of Mathulini, King Phathisizwe Philbert Luthuli (64).It turns out that the king fell to the ground on Monday around 8 pm. This news appears to have shocked the community of Mnini, Mgababa.The deceased’s brother, Mr. Bhekuzalo Luthuli, confirmed that the king will be buried on Sunday.He said his service will be held at the Mnini Primary school sports field. He said it will be planted in his home in Mgababa.He said they were expecting a large number of people to come to the service to accompany the…