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Thursday, 24 September 2026

Heritage Day coverage blended concern over democratic trust and road safety with reflections on two iconic South African brands leaving the shelves.

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  1. 05:21

    PepsiCo will discontinue ProNutro after 64 years, following consumer complaints about a new formula and the company’s inability to recreate the original taste.

  2. 05:15

    True Love magazine’s final print edition will appear in January 2027 after more than five decades, with readers directed towards its digital offering.

  3. 04:38

    IEC chairperson Mosotho Moepya said 68% of South Africans doubt elections affect them, while 69% of young people believe their votes carry no weight.

  4. 05:57

    Road officials expect heavier traffic over the long weekend and will target speeding, overloaded public transport and alcohol-impaired driving on highways, in towns and residential areas.

  5. 05:31

    The Reserve Bank raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 7.25%, citing global conflicts, higher fuel prices and rising inflation risks.