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Petrol prices decrease in January 2026

Monday, January 5, 2026

With just several days into the new year, consumers will breathe a sigh of relief as the price of all grades of petrol is set to come down by between 62 and 66 cents this week.

Traffic officers continue to maintain high visibility

Friday, January 2, 2026

With the festive season holidays drawing to a close, road users are encouraged to act responsibly and remain vigilant as heavy traffic is anticipated on all major routes nationwide this weekend.

Gauteng law enforcement arrests 1 160 on New Year’s eve

Friday, January 2, 2026

Gauteng police, working together with other law enforcement agencies, on New Year’s Eve arrested more than 1 160 people for various criminal offences, with about 900 of them being wanted suspects for serious and violent crimes.

Police arrest serial rapist in the Free State

Friday, January 2, 2026

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has successfully apprehended a 55-year-old man who is allegedly linked to a string of rapes and robberies spanning over two decades across Welkom, Thabong, and Bloemfontein.

City of Cape Town urges public to save water

Friday, January 2, 2026

The City of Cape Town has appealed to residents be more water-wise and minimise non-essential consumption due to excessive water usage over the past few weeks.

Public warned against consuming dead shellfish

Friday, January 2, 2026

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has confirmed large numbers of dead white mussel, whelks and other shellfish being washed out at St Helena Bay and Elandsbaai on the West Coast.