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Fuel prices expected to decrease in Jan.
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South African motorists might get some relief at the pumps in January, as fuel prices are expected to drop.
According to projections from the Central Energy Fund, diesel prices are expected to drop by up to R1.02 per litre, while petrol could come down by around 15 to 17 cents per litre.
Illuminating paraffin is also forecasted to decrease by approximately 69 cents per litre.
Final prices are expected to be confirmed ahead of their implementation on 7 January 2026.
According to projections from the Central Energy Fund, diesel prices are expected to drop by up to R1.02 per litre, while petrol could come down by around 15 to 17 cents per litre.
Illuminating paraffin is also forecasted to decrease by approximately 69 cents per litre.
Final prices are expected to be confirmed ahead of their implementation on 7 January 2026.
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Masikhule empowers ECD teachers
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To the Western Cape where Masikhule, a non-profit organisation, has expanded access to Early Childhood Development services in marginalised communities during 2025 by training educators and supporting ECD centres.
The organisation screened more than 100-children in February and again in November to track developmental progress.
Masikhule trained 10 ECD teachers this year, reaching 350-children through classroom instruction aligned with the South African National Curriculum Framework.
Teachers also used Masikhule’s MASKOT online platform, which provides structured lesson planning tools and 50 occupational therapy videos to support child development.
The organisation screened more than 100-children in February and again in November to track developmental progress.
Masikhule trained 10 ECD teachers this year, reaching 350-children through classroom instruction aligned with the South African National Curriculum Framework.
Teachers also used Masikhule’s MASKOT online platform, which provides structured lesson planning tools and 50 occupational therapy videos to support child development.
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Marks Maponyane believes Bafana are well prepared for AFCON
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Legendary Marks Maponyane believes the Bafana Bafana squad is well prepared for the Africa Cup of Nations as the team departs for Morocco today.
He told the SABC that coach Hugo Broos has selected quality players.
South Africa faces Angola, Egypt and Zimbabwe in Group B.
Maponyane urges South Africans to back the chosen squad as Bafana plays its first match against Angola on Monday:
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He told the SABC that coach Hugo Broos has selected quality players.
South Africa faces Angola, Egypt and Zimbabwe in Group B.
Maponyane urges South Africans to back the chosen squad as Bafana plays its first match against Angola on Monday:
*sound*
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.76 to the US Dollar, 22.41 to the British Pound, and 19.67 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,328.57 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 86,791.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.76 to the US Dollar, 22.41 to the British Pound, and 19.67 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,328.57 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 86,791.00.
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