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Communities urge Nersa to reject Eskom tariff hikes at public hearings
Community groups are calling on Nersa to reject Eskom’s proposed electricity price increases of 8.83% and expand free basic electricity for poor households.
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Rising diesel costs force freight companies to rethink operations
Business groups warn record diesel prices will push up costs across economy, calling for urgent rail infrastructure repairs and reduced diesel dependence.
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Government moves to ban cash scrap sales as calls grow for sabotage charges
The drastic intervention, spearheaded by draft amendments to the Second-Hand Goods Act, aims to choke off the untraceable financial incentives that fuel widespread cable theft, blackouts, and infrastructure destruction across the nation.
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Western Cape opens R7 million tourism fund
Tourism businesses and organisations have been urged to submit applications early for a share of R7 million in provincial funding, as the Western Cape government implements a first-come, first-served approach […]
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Nuwe sementaanleg sal 1,5 miljoen ton sement per jaar kan vervaardig
Die nuwe RK3-sementaanleg wat tans op die bestaande PPC-aanleg in Riebeek-Wes ontwikkel word, behoort teen middel 2027 die eerste sement te produseer.
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South African wine grape harvest outlook improves for 2026
South African wine producers are regaining confidence as the 2026 harvest progresses, with the third crop estimate indicating a larger harvest and quality indicators showing strong potential across several cultivars.
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Unlock South Africa’s best-kept secrets: Your ultimate digital adventure guide
Planning the perfect South African getaway just became easier. Discover five spectacular regions in one comprehensive digital Destination Guide.
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SA Reserve Bank leaves key interest rates unchanged
The SA Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee has left the repo rate unchanged at 7%, keeping the prime lending rate at 10.5%.
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Schalk Burger sr. skuldig bevind aan belastingontduiking
Die Paarl-landdroshof het Schalk Burger sr. en die Welbedacht-wynlandgoed skuldig bevind aan belastingversuim en het hen boetes opgeleg, met opskorting van vonnisse vir vyf jaar, nadat belastingopgawes ingediende is.
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SPONSORED | Pick n Pay asap! just got better: 60-Min delivery magic
The all-new Pick n Pay asap! app offers fast grocery delivery, smart shopping features, and unlimited free delivery with the code TAPFRESH.
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