Sunday, 4 October 2026

An anticipated fuel increase of about R3 per litre for petrol, with diesel above R33, has economists warning of higher transport, grocery and consumer-goods costs; Santaco has not decided on taxi fares.

A police report reportedly recommends prosecuting former police minister Peggy Nel for alleged unlawful gratification, including luxury accommodation and cash linked to businessman Vusimuzi Matlala; Nel denies receiving money.

Sharks and rays face threats including overfishing, bycatch, coastal development, pollution and warming oceans; Ushaka Sea World researchers are studying sperm storage and cryopreservation to support population management.

Entrepreneur Andile Kumalo said self-employment need not mean building a huge company: creating one sustainable job can be a valid goal, while entrepreneurs should expect failure without treating it as personal defeat.

Psychologist Dr Kosi Giane said discomfort enables change by challenging familiar neurological patterns; a strong personal reason helps people persist through uncertainty and develop new capabilities.