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ACSA reassures passengers over jet fuel supply

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Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) says jet fuel supplies across its major airports remain stable despite an unplanned shutdown at the Natref refinery, which could affect Jet A-1 availability from early September.

Eskom investigation confirms all diesel accounted for

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Eskom has completed the independent legal assessment, diesel reconciliation and verification processes arising from its investigation into diesel procurement and storage contracts, which found no evidence that diesel paid for by Eskom is missing.

SAPS praises Constable Rapelang during Women's Month

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The South African Police Service (SAPS) has praised 35-year-old Constable Refilwe Calphonia Rapelang, a dedicated investigator attached to the Kathu Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit in the Northern Cape.

Women in blue urged to help restore confidence in SAPS

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Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS) Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane says the police service needs women who will challenge unethical behaviour, strengthen consequence management, mentor younger members and help restore public confidence in the service.

Morolong to address Unitra Community Radio’s 30th Anniversary

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Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Kenny Morolong, will this evening deliver the keynote address at the 30th anniversary celebration of Unitra Community Radio, marking three decades of community broadcasting and its contribution to grassroots democracy.

Applications for WorldSkills to open in September

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Applications for the 2027 WorldSkills South Africa (WSZA) National Competition, inviting eligible students to enter for an opportunity to showcase their talent, innovation, skills and creativity in 34 skills areas, will officially open on 1 September 2026.

Political parties, candidates reminded of nomination deadline

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The Electoral Commission (IEC) has reminded political parties and independent candidates intending to contest the 2026 Local Government Elections that the deadline for the submission and completion of candidate nominations is on Friday, 28 August.

Former Nkandla project architect ordered to repay R147.2 million

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The Special Tribunal has ordered former Nkandla project architect and principal agent Minenhle Makhanya to pay the National Treasury R147.27 million over losses incurred during the controversial security upgrades at former President Jacob Zuma’s private residence in Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal.

Government condemns killing of Captain Mzayiya

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Government has condemned the killing of Captain Zamani Mzayiya, who was part of the Western Cape Provincial Tactical Response Team and was deployed in Knysna as part of investigations into the murder of councillor and former mayor of Knysna, Aubrey Tsengwa.

Boom in SA tourism

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South Africa’s tourism sector continues its strong growth trajectory, with 991 696 international tourists welcomed in July 2026.