[NUMBER OF THE DAY] South African motorists are getting some breathing room after record fuel prices, with government announcing temporary cuts to fuel levies. Diesel drivers stand to benefit more than petrol motorists, but the relief will start shrinking before the festive season is over. @FrancisHerd breaks down what motorists can expect to save, why the discounts differ and what happens when the temporary relief comes to an end. #eNCA
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Hyron Andrews, who was found dead in his team's hotel ahead of a Champions Cup match in France, died due to a "tear in the aorta", his franchise, the Lions, announced on Wednesday.
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[NEWS BITE] Godongwana cuts South Africa's growth forecast, the Bronkhorstspruit water crisis raises fresh accountability questions, and the Proteas put Australia under pressure in Gqeberha. Plus, developments at the Madlanga Commission, extreme weather damage and other stories making headlines. #eNCA
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Can the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry force state intelligence secrets into the open? Not according to chief evidence leader Matthew Chaskalson, who maintains that only the high court holds that power.
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[BREAKING] North West businessman Suliman Carrim is set to face additional charges linked to the alleged smuggling of vehicles. He is expected to appear in court on 22 October. Tune in to #eNCA, on #DStv403.
Almost a month after President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a four-point plan to tackle the high rate of gender-based violence and femicide, Treasury has now put funding behind the plan.
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Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced fresh fuel-relief measures on Wednesday to cushion motorists and commuters battered by record pump prices; Godongwana cuts GDP growth forecast to 1.2% for 2026. All this and more will be unpacked on #SouthAfricaTonight with Andrew Barnes. Tune in to #eNCA, on #DStv403.
A power outage at a Google Cloud data centre near London caused serious failures to services on Tuesday, leading to widespread disruptions for several UK banks.
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Kabila-M23 alliance - In 2013, South African troops helped then DRC President Joseph Kabila defeat M23. Now Kabila has joined forces with the very rebels responsible for 14 South African deaths last year.
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The ACDP's Steven Swaart has raised concerns about the projected economic growth by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. National Treasury has cut South Africa's growth forecast to 1.2% for this year, down from February’s 1.6% projection. Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403.
Two businessmen, identified as twin brothers and owners of Ekhayeni Lounge Bar, were shot dead in their Ford Ranger in Bochabela on Wednesday.
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uMkhonto weSizwe Party Chief Whip, Des Van Rooyen, says Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana failed to outline a clear plan to address the challenges faced by South Africans during his Medium-Term Budget speech. Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403.
The UAT's Wonderboy Mahlatsi has described National Treasury's fuel levy reduction as a political move ahead of the local government elections on 4 November. Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403.