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R30.25 per Litre: Is South Africa Ready for the Monday Shutdown?

Annette HavengaOctober 15, 2026

Compiled by Annette Havenga and Koedoe South Africans stood at filling stations this week with a heavy heart. With petrol prices officially hitting the record mark of R30.25 per litre, the country has reached a breaking point. But while frustration is boiling over, a massive dilemma looms: Is a national shutdown the solution, or a...

Crayfish haul worth over half a million rand Recovered in Hawston

Crayfish Haul Worth Over R718 000 Recovered in Hawston

Annette HavengaOctober 15, 2026

Hawston – More than 1 400 West Coast Rock Lobster (WCRL) with an estimated value of R718 000 were seized during a joint operation in Hawston in the early hours of 12 October 2026. The Operation The operation, conducted by members of the Overstrand Municipality K9 Unit, Hermanus SAPS and CapeNature, followed information received regarding...

World Homelessness Day brings partners together to strengthen the response to rough sleeping in Cape Town

World Homelessness Day – 10 October, Brought Partners Together to Strengthen the Response to Rough Sleeping in Cape Town

Annette HavengaOctober 15, 2026

To commemorate World Homelessness Day observed on 10 October, the City of Cape Town brought together government, civil society, service providers, people with lived experience and community stakeholders for its first official dialogue on homelessness, with a focus on strengthening collaboration, preventing rough sleeping and achieving lasting outcomes. Cape Town –Held on 13 October under...

Women in Logistics - Lebo Mbethe, Group Executive and Board Member at Reinhardt Transport Group.

Women are shaping the future of logistics in South Africa

Annette HavengaOctober 15, 2026

Lebo Mbethe, Group Executive at Reinhardt Transport Group, shares her experience within the logistics industry to show the strides being made by women in the sector. South Africa’s logistics sector remains traditionally male-dominated, but women are increasingly making their mark across national operations. With women also occupying influential positions in transport policy, including the national...

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