Through our friends at Reach for A Dream, we met 8 year old Dane. He is a gentle, loving and selfless little boy with a heart of gold. He has a condition called adrenoleukodystrophy. Despite his challenges he’s always thinking about ways he can help others and make the world a better place. With all the time he’s spent in hospital, his family hasn’t had a chance to enjoy a getaway together in a long
The City of Cape Town says the construction of the Sky Circle, the first of its kind in South Africa, is progressing well. This freestanding elevated traffic circle, at the intersection of Govan Mbeki Road (M9) and Jan Smuts Drive (M17) in Lansdowne, will be about 6,2m above the ground and will be for the exclusive use of the MyCiTi buses. If all goes according to plan, construction will be completed by
Western Cape Police has launched a manhunt for four unknown armed suspects following a fatal mass shooting incident in Harare, Khayelitsha, that left four people dead and one person injured on Tuesday evening. According to police reports, the four armed men arrived at a residence in Ntlazane Road at about 20:15, where several patrons were gathered in the yard watching a soccer match. It is believed that the premises may have been operating
Eskom Hikes Approved: Households and Municipalities Brace for Rising Electricity Costs
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South Africans are set to feel the pinch as the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) approves Eskom’s electricity tariff increases for the 2026/27 financial year. From 1 April, households and businesses who buy directly from Eskom will face an average 8.76% rise, while municipalities purchasing power will see a 9.01% increase from 1 July. For many families already grappling with rising living costs, the new tariffs will hit wallets hard.
With the ongoing war in the Middle East and strikes on oil facilities there, the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has assured South Africans that fuel supply remains stable – but fuel costs are anticipated to be higher from April, potentially affecting household budgets. In a statement, the (DMPR) advised that it has been in contact with oil companies in the Middle East in this regard and have been assured of the “stability and security” of fuel supply. It
