Here’s your daily news update for Wednesday, 5 August 2025: An easy-to-read selection of our top stories.
In the news today, South African motorists using petrol-powered cars can breathe a sigh of relief with a decrease in petrol prices.
Meanwhile, Adidas, Nike, Temu and Shein are among companies that have warned shoppers could soon be forced to dig deeper into their pockets due to US tariffs.
Furthermore, US singer Anthony Hamilton has hinted at collaborating with South African singer Vusi Nova.
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Petrol goes down, but diesel goes up from this week
South African motorists using petrol-powered cars can breathe a sigh of relief with a decrease in petrol prices.
However, diesel-powered cars will cost more to fill up due to an increase in both grades. The fuel prices are expected to take effect from midnight on Tuesday, 5 August.
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) announced that both grades of petrol will decrease by 28 cents per litre.
The price of diesel with 0.05% sulphur increases by 65 cents per litre, and 0.005% sulphur goes up by 63 cents per litre.
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Adidas, Nike warn of price increases as US tariffs bite
Adidas and Nike are among companies that have warned shoppers could soon be forced to dig deeper into their pockets, as the sportswear giants say US tariffs are set to cause major losses that may lead to higher prices on their products.
Other companies that have warned they might need to increase prices include Temu, Shein, and Walmart.
The Trump administration has implemented tariff hikes as part of its America First trade policy, arguing that the United States (US) imports more than it exports.
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‘Vusi Nova and I been talking’: Anthony Hamilton hints at collaboration
In his umpteenth visit to the country, US singer Anthony Hamilton has hinted at collaborating with South African singer Vusi Nova.
“Vusi Nova and I [have] been talking on WhatsApp,” said Hamilton in an interview on Radio 702.
The Grammy award-winning singer is in the country to perform at the Women’s Day concert, at Wanderers Stadium alongside his fellow countrymen Joe Thomas and Mzansi’s Sjava, Zonke and Vusi Nova.
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Malema declines nomination to chair ad hoc committee probing Mkhwanazi’s claims
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has declined his nomination to chair the newly established parliamentary ad hoc committee tasked with investigating serious allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
The committee held its first meeting on Tuesday to elect its chair and begin laying the groundwork for the investigation.
During Tuesday’s meeting, MK Party MP David Mandla Skosana nominated Julius Malema for the position. However, the EFF leader declined the nomination.
“Thanks for the nomination [but] I am not available,” Malema responded.
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Lesufi says US tariffs due to SA’s Palestine stance, backs China to prop up Gauteng
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi is bullish over the province’s future, as he believes a new trade partnership will help absorb the looming impact of tariffs imposed by the United States (US).
The premier was in the provincial legislature on Tuesday, fielding questions from opposition parties on the state of Gauteng.
The idea that the tariffs were a punishment for South Africa’s black economic empowerment policy has been suggested and denied from various quarters, with Lesufi putting forward another position.
“We are of the strong view that the decision taken by the US is nothing but the punishment for the posture to defend the people of Palestine.”
Lesufi stated that he and his team were in China in June to conclude a memorandum of understanding with the province of Hunan.
The agreement will see the two provinces form a skills and resources pipeline that would be mutually beneficial for the trade, infrastructure, manufacturing and agriculture industries of both provinces.
CONTINUE READING: Lesufi says US tariffs due to SA’s Palestine stance, backs China to prop up Gauteng
Here are five more stories of the day:
- Public Protector commits to helping Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission protect rights ‘in its own country’
- Malema scores a court victory against Kenny Kunene
- Tragedy at Stellenbosch: Student dies suddenly of meningitis
- Aldrin Sampear dumps journalism for government job after leaving news channel
- Four alleged criminals shot during foiled Randfontein robbery
