Business
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Free State budget fails to meet real needs, says DA
The Free State budget that was delivered by the MEC for Finance Moses Makume, directs a lot of funds to social services and little to economic development.
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Oil price shock sends shockwaves through global markets
Geopolitical conflicts have surged oil prices, triggered inflation fears, and intensified market volatility, impacting investors worldwide and highlighting the dollar’s strength.
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Somerset West chef’s At My Table success story
Somerset West chef Mariette van den Berg, who founded At My Table cooking workshops, shares her International Women’s Day story of overcoming gender barriers in the male-dominated culinary industry to build a successful business rooted in respect and emotional intelligence.
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Strand-built pasteuriser prevents milk waste amid FMD crisis
Strand-based Proplant Stainless Steel manufactured an emergency pasteuriser in mere days to prevent a multinational food corporation from dumping over 90 000 litres of milk daily during foot and mouth disease restrictions.
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Newlands property breaks records with R30 million sale
Luxury Newlands property Forest House sells for record R30 million to international buyer, highlighting Cape Town southern suburbs demand.
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Fuel price shock expected for April as Middle East conflict drives oil surge
Motorists are facing a nightmare outlook for April, with mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund indicating steep hikes for petrol and diesel.
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Women leading the way in hospitality
Growing up in East London, Siphe Skweyiya spent countless hours in the kitchen alongside her mother, helping prepare meals for friends and family.
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Eskom electricity bills set to jump by nearly 9% from April
South African households will face an 8.8% electricity tariff increase from April, significantly exceeding current inflation rates due to regulatory adjustments.
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Middle East oil shock ‘largest’ in history as Iran hits new Gulf targets
The Middle East war has caused the biggest oil supply shock in history, with prices spiking above $100 a barrel.
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US ambassador summoned over ‘undiplomatic remarks’ on South African policies
South Africa has formally called in the new American ambassador to explain controversial comments on the country’s racial policies and court decisions, escalating diplomatic tensions between Pretoria and Washington.
