New year relief for motorists as fuel prices drop
Drivers are set for a boost at the pumps as the Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced significant reductions in petrol and diesel prices, effective Wednesday, 7 January 2026.
Drivers are set for a boost at the pumps as the Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced significant reductions in petrol and diesel prices, effective Wednesday, 7 January 2026.
Zuko Komisa Image |@kayanews /X A colourless, invisible "red tide" has caused a mass wash-up of dead mussels and whelks at St Helena Bay and Elandsbaai. Authorities warn that the shellfish contain paralytic neurotoxins that pose a severe, potentially fatal health risk to humans. The DFFE has banned the consumption of all local shellfish while they monitor the geographical spread of the harmful algal bloom. The Department of Forestry, Fisheries […]
Zuko Komisa Image | Adobe Stock SAPS has warned of organised syndicates using young women to spike patrons' drinks at social venues before robbing them of vehicles and cash. Officials confirmed that some victims have died from drug overdoses, while female patrons face high risks of sexual assault and murder. The public is urged to stay in trusted groups, monitor their drinks, and share their live locations to combat the […]
Former British world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has survived a fatal road accident in Ogun State, Nigeria, which claimed the lives of two close associates.
Zuko Komisa Image | @BafanaBafana/X South Africa secured first place in Group B with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Zimbabwe, ending the opening stage with a perfect six-point record. In a breathless finale, Tshepang Moremi’s deflected opener was cancelled out by a brilliant solo effort from Tawanda Maswanhise. Lyle Foster restored Bafana Bafana’s lead with a powerful header, only for a South African own goal to level the scores once […]
Listeners called in from across the province to share music that took their breath away. Zuko Komisa Drive 959 As the curtain falls on 2025, the airwaves of Drive 959 became a space for deep nostalgia. In a special year-end segment, the team ask Gauteng: What was the one track that defined your year? The conversation moved beyond the global "mega-hits," focusing instead on the songs that provided a private […]
Zuko Komisa Image | Adobe Stock As we enter 2026, the South African wellness landscape has shifted from generic "New Year, New Me" resolutions to high-precision, science-backed lifestyle shifts. South Africans are ditching crash diets for data and "mind gyms." Here are the four pillars of health set to dominate the local scene this year: 1. Longevity clinics: Extending the 'healthspan' The buzzword for 2026 is no longer "lifespan," but […]
Zuko komisa Image | @kayanews/X The man accused of the premeditated murder of popular broadcaster and personality DJ Warras appeared briefly in court on Wednesday, where it was confirmed he will remain behind bars through the festive season. The suspect, Victor Mthethwa Majola, faces charges relating to the fatal shooting of the 40-year-old DJ, born Warwick Stock, on 16 December. The case has been postponed until 6 January 2026 for […]
Zuko Komisa We Buy Cars was fined R2.5 million and ordered to refund R3.4 million to 31 customers following an NCC probe into consumer rights violations. The retailer committed to revising sales contracts, launching an awareness programme, and creating 300 new jobs as part of the legal settlement. The ruling underscores heightened regulatory scrutiny in a surging pre-owned market where sales grew 16.4% in 2025 due to economic pressures. South […]