Author: Silver Sibiya

FlySafair has announced a further reduction to its Dynamic Fuel Surcharge, with charges now 40% lower than the peak recorded in late March 2026. The airline said the move will provide additional savings for South African travellers as global jet fuel prices continue to stabilise. The surcharge was introduced in March after conflict in the Middle East disrupted global oil supply routes, triggering volatility in international oil markets and pushing jet fuel prices sharply higher. Airlines across several regions faced rising operational costs as the price of Jet A1 fuel increased. FlySafair implemented the surcharge as a temporary measure to…

Judgment in the case against Sthembiso Mdlalose, who is accused of starting the blaze that killed 76 people in Marshalltown, Johannesburg, in 2023, has suffered another setback after the Johannesburg High Court postponed the matter on Wednesday. The State requested a postponement following a brief court appearance. Both the prosecution and the defence agreed that the matter should be delayed while awaiting a forensic report. Judge Cassim Moosa granted the postponement, saying the court requires additional time before Mdlalose can learn his fate. “Mr Mdlalose, the matter is unable to proceed today, as you have heard counsel for the State…

The African National Congress (ANC) says it will not implement any changes to the office of the Executive Mayor in the Madibeng Local Municipality pending the outcome of urgent legal processes linked to the municipality’s leadership dispute. The statement on Wednesday follows uncertainty over the future leadership of the North West municipality after internal ANC processes sought to recall the current mayor. Spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu says ANC respects the rule of law and will allow court processes concerning the matter to take their course. The party says the recall process now underway will be met with urgent legal action and,…

Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has reached a major production milestone after manufacturing the one millionth current-generation Polo at its Kariega plant in the Eastern Cape. VWGA says the milestone vehicle, a smoky grey right-hand-drive Polo GTI, is destined for the South African market. VWGA’s Plant Kariega began production of the current-generation Polo in 2017. Since then, the model has become one of the company’s most significant export products, with about 86% of the vehicles shipped to international markets including Germany, the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. The remaining 14% were produced for the local market. The current-generation Polo accounts…

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says it is working closely with the South African Police Service (SAPS) to fast-track outstanding investigations with a view to re-enrolling the case against Johannesburg Social Housing Company (JOSHCO) Acting Chief Executive Officer, Themba Mathibe, after the matter was struck off the roll by the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court. The case stems from the discovery of R321 000 in cash at Mathibe’s residence during a search-and-seizure operation linked to an ongoing corruption investigation at JOSHCO. The State alleges that Mathibe failed to provide a satisfactory explanation for possessing the money. During court proceedings, the prosecution requested…

Four men have been arrested by the Gauteng Provincial Commercial Crime Investigation Unit in connection with an alleged romance scam in which a South African woman was convinced that her money could be multiplied through ancestral rituals. The suspects, aged between 26 and 34, were arrested on 29 May and face charges of fraud and extortion. They have been identified as Ismair Nsubugu, George Lubuluma, Geofrey Bukenya and Nicolas Bolodangaine. According to police, the suspects allegedly persuaded the complainant that a purported Ugandan priest could multiply her money through ancestral rituals. However, the woman became suspicious and alerted the police.…

Pooe Group Chairman Tebogo Pooe has expressed enthusiasm about the rapid expansion of Mnandi Braai, as the proudly South African food brand officially launched its newest outlet at Newtown Junction Mall in Johannesburg on Monday. The opening represents another key milestone for the fast-growing restaurant chain, which already operates successful branches at President Boulevard Mall in Rustenburg and Westgate Mall in Roodepoort. The latest store forms part of the company’s wider expansion strategy, driven by rising demand for its offerings across the country. Speaking to Newsnote at the launch, Pooe said the decision to enter the Newtown market was influenced…

A 35-year-old man has been arrested after police seized crystal methamphetamine worth an estimated R3 million during an intelligence-driven operation in Diepsloot on Sunday. The operation was conducted by Counter Narcotics Crime Intelligence officers, the West Rand Tactical Response Team, and the West Rand K9 Unit as part of ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in Gauteng. According to police, officers acted on information about two men allegedly involved in drug dealing in the area. After identifying and searching a property in Diepsloot, police discovered a black refuse bag hidden under a mattress. The bag contained approximately 10 kilograms of…

Here’s the corrected version in UK English with improved grammar, punctuation and journalistic style: The children and siblings of slain community activist Thato Molosankwe have shown remarkable strength by urging South Africans to accept his passing and celebrate the life he lived. They made the appeal during his funeral service at the Mmabatho Convention Centre in Mahikeng on Saturday. Molosankwe’s younger brother, Neo, described him as a man who deeply loved his family and community. “We have a siblings’ WhatsApp group. Every morning, he would send us messages saying, ‘Good morning, my father’s children and mother,'” he said. His daughter,…

What was meant to be a night of mourning turned into a powerful celebration of a life that touched countless people across Mahikeng. As family, friends and community members prepare to lay activist Thato Molosankwe (48) to rest at the Mmabatho Convention Centre on Saturday morning, hundreds gathered on Friday night to honour the man many described as a hero, a brother and a servant of the people. Molosankwe was shot and killed at his home in Lomanyaneng, outside Mahikeng, last Wednesday, sending shockwaves through the community he spent years serving.But despite the pain and unanswered questions surrounding his death,…