Taxi fares will not be hiked as a result of recent fuel price increases, at least for now. This is after Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced a reduction of the fuel levy as part of a range of measures aimed at cushioning citizens against the effects of the rapid rise in fuel prices driven mainly by the war in the Middle East, particularly the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by Houthi freedom fighters. The fuel levy, announced by Godongwana…

Police have launched a manhunt following the fatal shooting of the two 52-year-old owners of Ekhayeni Lounge Bar in Bochabela, after their bodies were discovered with gunshot wounds at around 9:00 AM. According to preliminary reports, the shooting was reported to police at approximately 8:51 AM. Both victims were found at the scene with fatal gunshot wounds. A witness reportedly saw an African male fleeing the area and getting into a white Chevrolet Aveo hatchback, which sped away. The vehicle…

North West MEC for Human Settlements Oageng Molapisi has called for stronger accountability and improved collaboration with municipalities to address housing delivery challenges and ensure communities receive quality homes. Molapisi made the call following a two-day departmental strategic planning session held in Rustenburg last week, where officials assessed existing challenges and discussed strategies to accelerate the delivery of sustainable human settlements across the province. He emphasised that access to adequate housing is a constitutional right and that departmental programmes must…