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🛒 Latest Shoprite Specials (9–15 March 2026)Save on maize meal, chicken, eggs, rice, and more this week. We even built a...
09/03/2026

🛒 Latest Shoprite Specials (9–15 March 2026)

Save on maize meal, chicken, eggs, rice, and more this week. We even built a R534.92 budget shopping basket using the best deals. 💰

👉 See all the savings: https://gauteng.news/blog-post/latest-shoprite-specials-9-15-march-2026/

Discover the latest Shoprite specials for 9–15 March 2026.

🚨 **SASSA Scam Alert 2026: Protect Your Grant!**Scammers are targeting social grant beneficiaries with **fake SASSA mess...
09/03/2026

🚨 **SASSA Scam Alert 2026: Protect Your Grant!**

Scammers are targeting social grant beneficiaries with **fake SASSA messages, phishing links, and false grant offers**.

Many people have already lost personal information and even their payments.

Read the full guide here: https://gauteng.news/blog-post/sassa-scam-alerts-how-to-verify-safe/

Learn how to identify a SASSA scam in 2026, verify official messages, and protect your grant.

Missile strikes, regional attacks, rising oil prices and growing global tensions.The Middle East conflict escalated agai...
09/03/2026

Missile strikes, regional attacks, rising oil prices and growing global tensions.

The Middle East conflict escalated again after Iran launched missiles toward Israel following the appointment of a new Iranian supreme leader. Attacks have also been reported across the Gulf, with oil prices now soaring above $100 per barrel.

Here are the key developments and what they could mean globally.

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The conflict in the Middle East escalated again on Monday after Iran launched missiles toward Israel following the appointment of a new Iranian supreme leader. The latest developments include new regional attacks, rising oil prices above $100 per barrel, and increased military activity across Lebano...

🚗 **Got traffic fines? Here’s how to check and pay them online in South Africa.**Many motorists only discover fines when...
09/03/2026

🚗 **Got traffic fines? Here’s how to check and pay them online in South Africa.**

Many motorists only discover fines when renewing their vehicle licence. Fortunately, you can now check and pay traffic fines online in just a few minutes using platforms like **AARTO, PayCity, or your banking app**.

Stay compliant and avoid licence renewal blocks.

Read more: https://gauteng.news/blog-post/how-to-check-and-pay-traffic-fines-online/

Learn how to check and pay traffic fines online in South Africa. Step-by-step guide using AARTO, PayCity, and online banking platforms.

⛽South African motorists may soon feel the pressure at the pump. Early projections show petrol prices could rise by more...
09/03/2026

⛽South African motorists may soon feel the pressure at the pump. Early projections show petrol prices could rise by more than R3 per litre, while diesel may increase by over R5 next month.

Gauteng drivers are already paying around R20.30 per litre for 95 petrol, and prices could climb even higher in April.

Read more: https://gauteng.news/2026/03/09/april-2026-petrol-price-hike-sa-fuel-costs/

South Africa faces a major petrol price hike in April 2026 as global oil prices surge and the rand weakens.

Major update for Gautrain commuters. The rapid rail system will continue operating under a public-private partnership be...
06/03/2026

Major update for Gautrain commuters. The rapid rail system will continue operating under a public-private partnership beyond March 2026, with a new 15-year agreement under negotiation.

Authorities confirmed there will be no travel disruptions, while existing discounts for students, pensioners, and low-income commuters remain in place.

Full Details: https://gauteng.news/2026/03/06/major-gautrain-shift/

The Gautrain rapid rail system will continue operating under a public-private partnership (PPP) beyond March 2026, despite earlier expectations that the

Overnight escalation in the Middle East War as Israel strikes Tehran and Iran launches missiles toward Tel Aviv. Regiona...
06/03/2026

Overnight escalation in the Middle East War as Israel strikes Tehran and Iran launches missiles toward Tel Aviv.

Regional tensions rise while global leaders monitor the conflict between Iran and Israel closely.

Read More: https://gauteng.news/2026/03/06/middle-east-war-latest/

Middle East War Latest: Overnight Strikes Between Israel and Iran Escalate Regional Tensions

Severe thunderstorms are expected across Gauteng today, bringing heavy rain, lightning, and possible localised flooding....
05/03/2026

Severe thunderstorms are expected across Gauteng today, bringing heavy rain, lightning, and possible localised flooding. Residents are urged to stay cautious and monitor weather updates.

Read more: https://gauteng.news/2026/03/05/gauteng-weather-warning/

Gauteng weather alert issued as severe thunderstorms approach the province. Here is today’s weather outlook, risks, and safety advice for residents.

Several Joburg water outages will affect parts of Johannesburg from 9–12 March 2026 due to infrastructure upgrades by Jo...
05/03/2026

Several Joburg water outages will affect parts of Johannesburg from 9–12 March 2026 due to infrastructure upgrades by Johannesburg Water.

Residents should store water and check official updates on supply points.

List of affected areas: https://gauteng.news/2026/03/05/joburg-water-outages-next-week/

Joburg water outages will affect several Johannesburg suburbs from 9–12 March 2026 due to infrastructure upgrades. See the full list of affected areas and water supply plans.

Dirco urges South Africans in the Middle East to leave the region immediately as conflict intensifies.More than 6 400 ci...
05/03/2026

Dirco urges South Africans in the Middle East to leave the region immediately as conflict intensifies.

More than 6 400 citizens have registered on the Travel Smart system, and limited commercial flights are currently available.

Travellers in affected areas should contact the nearest South African embassy or consulate and monitor official Dirco updates.

Read more: https://gauteng.news/2026/03/05/south-africans-in-the-middle-east/

South Africans in the Middle East: Dirco Urges Immediate Evacuation as Conflict Intensifies

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