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The National Taxi Alliance (NTA) is locked in an escalating crisis with the government over record-breaking fuel price hikes. Motorists are set to pay more at the pump from midnight.  According to the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources the price of petrol is set to rise between 3-rand-12-cent and 3-rand-33-cents per litre depending on the grade. The price of diesel is expected to increase by between 2-rand-84-cent and 3-rand-24-cents per litre, while the price of illuminating paraffin is set to rise by 4-rand-77-cents per litre. To look at alternatives for motorist and consumers, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Public Transport activist Rehana Moosajee 

The in-camera testimony of Feroz Khan scheduled for today, has been postponed. The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry says Khan is not in a position to testify following the shooting involving his family member last night. The Madlanga Commission spokesperson Jeremy Michaels says Khan's testimony will be rescheduled, although a new date has not yet been determined. For the latest Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC News reporter Canny Maphanga 

Life insurers in South Africa have flagged a sharp increase in cases where people are allegedly killed so beneficiaries can collect insurance payouts. This is the feedback from the National Financial Ombud Scheme (NFO), which has warned about so-called "money for murder" cases. In these cases, beneficiaries are accused of orchestrating or participating in the deaths of policyholders to gain access to life insurance proceeds. To discuss this Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Vuyolwethu Skolo, Manager: Case Assessment in the NFO’s Life Insurance Division.

Republicans are increasingly vulnerable to losing control of both chambers of the U.S. Congress as President Donald Trump's unpopularity threatens their narrow majorities ahead of November's midterm elections. As Democrats target gains in the House of Representatives and an expanding Senate battleground, Trump has promised every adult American citizen five thousand dollars if Republicans retained control—a conditional cash pledge highlighting the mounting pressure to reverse his party's fortunes. And as Sherwin Bryce-Pease reports, any such future cash payment would be contingent on Congressional approval ....

in KwaZulu-Natal The police in Newcastle, The gang violence that has terrorised and overpowered communities since 2020 in Newcastle, including Osizweni and Blaauwbosch has significantly died down, according to the police in KwaZulu Natal. Several people lost their lives due to violence amongst rival gangsters including gangs like the Last Warnings and Juveniles. The problem resurfaced in September 2024, when five people were killed in a series of shootings and stabbings over a weekend in Madadeni. However, an 18-year-old former gang member says the impact of the violence is still being felt in the affected communities. Our reporter, Gcinokuhle Malinga has the details .

Bad news as motorists are set to pay more at the pump from midnight tomorrow.  According to the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources the price of petrol is set to rise between 3-rand-12-cent and 3-rand-33-cents per litre depending on the grade. The price of diesel is expected to increase by between 2-rand-84-cent and 3-rand-24-cents per litre, while the price of illuminating paraffin is set to rise by 4-rand-77-cents per litre. The retail price of LPGgas is expected to jump by 42-cent per kilogram and 48-cent per kilogram in the Western Cape. SABC Economics Reporter Naledi Mabitsela-Ngcobo reports.

The University of Fort Hare Student Representative Council has welcomed the intervention by Deputy Higher Education Minister, Yusuf Cassim. Cassim visited the Eastern Cape University's kuGompo City campus to assess lingering infrastructure and maintenance problems at student residences amongst other challenges. The students raised the issues with him as as a last resort after previous engagements with university management failed to resolve their concerns. 
Our reporter, Hlumisa Qabaka has the details.....

The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has appealed to voters to give it a decisive victory in all 54 municipalities in the province, arguing it's the only party with plans to fix municipalities. The party slammed its detractors who have written it off after its poor performance in the 2024 general elections.  Party leaders addressed volunteers at an event marking the 30-day countdown to the local polls in Durban. Zanele Buthelezi reports.... 

Police are investigating a murder and attempted murder following a shooting on the R21 towards OR Tambo International Airport on Monday evening. Police say a driver whose Fiat had broken down was shot at while receiving assistance from a friend and two others. The driver died at the scene after crashing into a jersey barrier. Authorities say one passenger was wounded and taken to hospital, while another escaped unharmed. Gauteng police spokesperson is Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi 

Following South Africa's 1-0 victory over Egypt at the Cairo International Stadium on Sunday, Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane expressed immense satisfaction with his experimental side. 
The win marked a perfect three-for-three start to Mosimane's second stint as national team coach, following earlier 2027 AFCON qualification wins over Guinea and Eritrea.