South Africans could soon feel the economic impact of the escalating conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel, with economists warning that higher fuel costs, rising inflation and disrupted trade routes may follow if the war drags on. StanLib Chief Economist Kevin Lings says the early impact is already visible in fuel price pressures. According to Lings, the daily under-recovery on diesel on 3 March 2026 climbed to about 500
South Africa is mourning the loss of acclaimed actor and storyteller Soli Philander, who has died at the age of 65 following a battle with cancer. According to family friend Noel Oostendorp, Philander passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 4 March, surrounded by loved ones. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Silamour ‘Soli’ Philander after a battle with cancer. They were surrounded by family and passed peacefully at
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation says they have seen a significant increase in registrations by South Africans on its Travel Smart system, with over 6,400 South African citizens in the Middle East registering their presence as of 4 March 2026. South African citizens currently in the region for non-essential travel who wish to evacuate cities and countries affected by the ongoing interstate conflict in the Middle East are strongly advised to
Cyclists and spectators heading to the Cape Town Cycle Tour on Sunday, 8 March 2026, can avoid road closures and traffic jams by taking advantage of extra trains running on race day. The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) says cyclists can travel for just R50 return, while spectators pay R20 return, with fares covering the full round trip. “Trains will give passengers easy access to the race start and prime viewing
The Western Cape Government has launched a new mobile application aimed at making it easier for residents to report road-related defects. Provincial MEC of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers announced the official rollout of the Roads4U app on 4 March 2026. The app is available for download on both Google Play and the Apple App Store. The Roads4U platform allows members of the public to report infrastructure issues such as potholes, damaged road
