The Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice & Dignity Group's Household Affordability Index has noted increases in items including maize meal (2%), rice (3%), chicken livers (2%) & white bread (3%) in July 2024. The index has revealed a 5% or more, increase in the prices for basic food items such as samp (6%), eggs (5%), and green pepper (6%). For more on this, SAFMNews Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Programme Coordinator for the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group, Mervyn Abrahams.

The Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice &amp; Dignity Group's Household Affordability Index has noted increases in items including maize meal (2%), rice (3%), chicken livers (2%) &amp; white bread (3%) in July 2024. The index has revealed a 5% or more, increase in the prices for basic food items such as samp (6%), eggs (5%), and green pepper (6%). For more on this, SAFMNews Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Programme Coordinator for the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group, Mervyn Abrahams.

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Household Affordability Index reveals samp, eggs and green pepper were among food items with 5% or more, price increase in July 2024

Chief Electoral Officer IEC Sy Mamabolo has announced a special voter registration weekend will be on 20 and 21 June 2026. Mamabolo says this is designed to make it easier for eligible South Africans to register or update their details closer to where they ordinarily reside. Mamabolo says once the voting date has been announced, voters must vote at the voting station where they are registered. Mamabol says There's no legal provision for voting outside your registered station in local government elections (unlike some national setups). was briefing the media to provide an update on preparations for the upcoming 2026/27 Local Government Elections (municipal elections). Chief Electoral Officer IEC Sy Mamabolo briefing the media 

Chief Electoral Officer IEC Sy Mamabolo has announced a special voter registration weekend will be on 20 and 21 June 2026. Mamabolo says this is designed to make it easier for eligible South Africans to register or update their details closer to where they ordinarily reside. Mamabolo says once the voting date has been announced, voters must vote at the voting station where they are registered. Mamabol says There's no legal provision for voting outside your registered station in local government elections (unlike some national setups). was briefing the media to provide an update on preparations for the upcoming 2026/27 Local Government Elections (municipal elections). Chief Electoral Officer IEC Sy Mamabolo briefing the media&nbsp;

 Voter registration weekend on 20 and 21 June 2026

Police say are executing seven warrant of arrests in relation to a R10 million insurance murder for payout scheme today in Limpopo. The arrests are linked to former police Sergeant Rachel Kutumela. All suspects are believed to have taken out life and funeral policies on 10 people who were later murdered. Three arrests have been made this morning. These include two brothers and a sangoma. More arrests are imminent.  Kutumela was arrested in October 2024 while on duty. She has since been dismissed from the SAPS. She is in custody with three others which include her sister, daughter and elder brother. Athlenda Mathe national police spokesperson explains 

Police say are executing seven warrant of arrests in relation to a R10 million insurance murder for payout scheme today in Limpopo. The arrests are linked to former police Sergeant Rachel Kutumela. All suspects are believed to have taken out life and funeral policies on 10 people who were later murdered. Three arrests have been made this morning. These include two brothers and a sangoma. More arrests are imminent. &nbsp;Kutumela was arrested in October 2024 while on duty. She has since been dismissed from the SAPS. She is in custody with three others which include her sister, daughter and elder brother. Athlenda Mathe national police spokesperson explains&nbsp;

 Limpopo Insurance Murder Scheme 

KZN police say two suspects who were wanted in connection with several cases of murder and attempted murder were shot and fatally wounded in a shootout with police in the Mzomusha area, Newtown C Section, in Inanda on Monday morning. Police say they were searching for at least five suspects, and during an operation that started just after midnight on Monday morning, two of the suspects were located in the Mzomusha area with the assistance of a drone. Police say they approached the house in which the suspects were hiding, and a shootout ensued, which resulted in the two suspects, aged 20 and 25 years old, sustaining fatal gunshot wounds. Two firearms have since been found in the possession of the suspects. A search for the remaining suspects is ongoing.

KZN police say two suspects who were wanted in connection with several cases of murder and attempted murder were shot and fatally wounded in a shootout with police in the Mzomusha area, Newtown C Section, in Inanda on Monday morning. Police say they were searching for at least five suspects, and during an operation that started just after midnight on Monday morning, two of the suspects were located in the Mzomusha area with the assistance of a drone. Police say&nbsp;they approached the house in which the suspects were hiding, and a shootout ensued, which resulted in the two suspects, aged 20 and 25 years old, sustaining fatal gunshot wounds. Two firearms have since been found in the possession of the suspects. A search for the remaining suspects is ongoing.

Household Affordability Index reveals samp, eggs and green pepper were among food items with 5% or more, price increase in July 2024

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