In case you missed it: Another fuel price hike? | Ramaphosa accepts Johnson’s resignation | SIU freezes Lucky Montana’s properties

In the news today, motorists have been warned to brace for another fuel price hike. Meanwhile, President Cyril Ramaphosa has accepted the immediate resignation of Investigating Directorate Against Corruption head Adv Andrea Johnson. Furthermore, the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has frozen two multimillion‑rand properties of former Prasa Group CEO Tshepo Lucky Montana.

Weather tomorrow: 28 July 2026 Tuesday will be cloudy, cold and wet in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, with an orange level 6 warning for disruptive rain and an orange level 5 warning for disruptive snow issued. Stay up to date with The Citizen – More News, Your Way. Fuel price pain for motorists next month?

Here’s what you could expect at the pump More pain at the pumps for motorists. Picture: iStock With just a week left before the petrol prices kick in, motorists have been warned to brace for another fuel price hike after global oil prices hit $100 (R1 600) a barrel. This has pushed petrol price recoveries by R2 per litre in July, and hammered diesel recoveries deeper into the red.

Data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) show that South Africa’s fourth week fuel outlook has flipped from relief to renewed pain, after starting the month with an over-recovery of R2.50 per litre. The new data raises the risk of price hikes in August that will hit motorists and the wider economy. CONTINUE READING: Fuel price pain for motorists next month?

Here’s what you could expect at the pump Ramaphosa accepts Idac head Andrea Johnson’s resignation Andrea Johnson testifies at the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee inquiry into alleged corruption and political interference in the criminal justice system at Good Hope Chambers on 6 November 2025 in Cape Town. Picture: Gallo Images/Brenton Geach. President Cyril Ramaphosa has accepted the immediate resignation of Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (Idac) head Adv Andrea Johnson, following her request to vacate office under the National Prosecuting Authority Act.

The president’s agreement follows a recommendation by Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, and supported by National Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Andy Mothibi, that Johnson’s request be granted. Johnson directed her request for an immediate release from office to the National Director of Public Prosecutions and Ramaphos… [SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has accepted the request by the Independent Directorate Against Corruption's (IDAC) head, Advocate Andrea Johnson, to resign with immediate effect.