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Diesel prices surge as refinery damage worsens fuel crisis
Diesel prices hit records as refinery damage from Middle East and Ukraine wars creates bottleneck worse than crude oil shortage.
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Fuel relief offers temporary respite, but OUTA demands answers on wasted billions
South Africans will get some relief at the pumps from next month, but the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) says government must show the same urgency in tackling wasteful spending […]
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South Africa’s inflation rises to 4,5% in September
Consumer price inflation in South Africa rose to 4,5% in September from 4,4% in August, Statistics South Africa confirmed on Wednesday.
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Bloemfontein’s Lekone twins shot execution-style, police launch manhunt
Bloemfontein’s controversial twins who owned the popular Ekhayeni Pub & Grill were shot dead execution-style while at their business place
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Five key issues finance minister must address in medium-term budget speech
Finance minister Enoch Godongwana must tackle debt costs, weak growth, record unemployment, infrastructure delays and fiscal sustainability in today’s budget statement.
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Nuwe forum vir rooivleisprodusente geskep
Vrystaat Landbou het ‘n Rooivleisforum gestig vir Suid-Afrikaanse rooivleisprodusente om gedeelde belange te bevorder.
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Sishen-Saldanha railway: 861 km lifeline getting a R8.9 billion makeover
The government has committed R8.9 billion to the iron ore line restoration programme, aiming to repair the 861-kilometre freight corridor that connects Sishen and the Port of Saldanha, by 2030.
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South Africa’s vanishing farmland: When development threatens food security
As productive agricultural land disappears beneath developments, a question emerges: what happens when a nation runs out of ground to grow food?
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Petrol at R30: The tank is full, but the wallet is empty
Households should plan for fuel in the mid-to-high R20s as normal. The era of cheap petrol is over.
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Fuel hikes: How motorists can save at the pump
Find ways to ease the impact of fuel prices high on your finances. Learn effective strategies for smarter driving and car maintenance.
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