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Labour federation, COSATU, says the looming fuel price cuts will provide much-needed relief for millions of struggling South Africans, while also helping to support an economy still grappling with sluggish growth. Motorists are set to pay less at the pumps from tomorrow. The price of 93-octane petrol will decrease by R2.01 per litre, while 95-octane petrol will drop by R1.96 per litre. Diesel prices will fall by between R3.13 and […]
South Africans will have to dig deeper into their pockets as fuel prices are set to increase from Wednesday, adding pressure on already stretched households. Both grades of petrol will increase by R3,27 per litre, while diesel will rise by R6.19 per litre. The department has attributed the increases partly to ongoing geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran, which have contributed to volatile global oil prices. The latest […]
Government has cut the fuel levy by R3 per litre as a temporary relief measure ahead of Wednesday's fuel price hike. Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, says this will reduce the general fuel levy for petrol from R4.10 per litre to R1.10, and for diesel from R3.93 per litre to R0.93, from tomorrow until 5 May. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East involving the US, Israel and Iran has pushed […]
Some South Africans say they are bracing for tough times as looming fuel price hikes threaten to squeeze already stretched household budgets. This comes as the country faces sharp increases in petrol and diesel prices, with potentially serious implications for the broader economy, including knock-on effect on food prices and transport costs. Data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) points to petrol price increases of between R5.31 for 93 unleaded […]
Economist, Dawie Roodt, says the latest inflation data is a positive sign for the economy, noting that price pressures are easing faster than many had anticipated. Stats SA on Monday announced that annual CPI slowed to 3% in February, down from 3.5% in January, with prices rising by just 0.4% month-on-month. #SAInflation || Inflation eases further in Feb 2026. South African annual consumer price inflation cooled to 3,0% in February […]
Judicial transparency group, Judges Matter, says the financial challenges plaguing the sector pose a serious threat to judicial independence. The group says the underfunding leaves judicial officers vulnerable to bribery and corruption. This comes as regional and district court magistrates staged a picket outside the Durban Magistrate’s Court this week, demanding equal pay, medical aid, and mental health support. The magistrates are also demanding a cost-of-living adjustment and a comprehensive […]
