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COSATU warns fuel price hikes will push South Africans to the brink

  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 […]

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Tshwane residents slam tariff hikes, demand better jobs

Some residents in Tshwane are calling on government to create more job opportunities with better pay, as rising living costs continue to put pressure on households. This follows recent electricity tariff hikes that came into effect today, with many South Africans saying they are struggling to cope. Households across South Africa are feeling the strain as rising fuel costs and higher electricity tariffs place further pressure on already stretched budgets. […]

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