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Petrol price increases, diesel on a downturn

Monday, June 1, 2026

The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (DMPR) has announced that petrol will increase by R1.43 this Wednesday, while the prices of diesel, paraffin and LP gas will decrease.

Spotlight on the new generation of young police officers

Monday, June 1, 2026

As South Africa commemorates Youth Month, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has launched a national campaign celebrating a new generation of young officers who are driving ethical policing, professionalism and public service across the country.

Police experts deployed to investigate Woolies explosions

Monday, June 1, 2026

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed that the Acting National Commissioner, Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, has deployed a National Forensic Task Team - together with Crime Intelligence experts - to investigate the explosions that occurred at Woolworths stores in the Free State and Gauteng provinces.

Moody's affirms Eskom ratings

Monday, June 1, 2026

Global ratings agency Moody’s Ratings has affirmed Eskom’s B2/Ba2 credit ratings with a stable outlook.

SAWS warns of cold, wet and windy weather

Monday, June 1, 2026

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says a cut-off low-pressure system is expected to bring cold, wet and windy weather to the central and southern parts of the country on Wednesday, with possible localised flooding in the Eastern and Western Cape.