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South Africa is potentially facing massive fuel price hikes next months as a result of the ongoing war in the Middle East. At the start of March, the United States and Israel launched coordinated attacks against Iran, prompting counterattacks from the Islamic Republic and sparking a conflict that has engulfed the region. This has led …
Algerian authorities were thrown a lifeline after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine sent energy prices soaring; now there’s hope that the rise in oil prices driven by the war in Iran will offer another. The North African nation of 47 million people has long relied on some of the continent’s largest oil and gas reserves …
In May 2022, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) made history by becoming the first university in South Africa to launch the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) Finance Leadership Program (FLP). This initiative was established in partnership with the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, the unified body of AICPA & CIMA. Designed as a guided, …
John EndresSouth Africa has a new US ambassador, and he is not here to please all of the people, all of the time. He is here to make a point – and, if the conditions are right, a deal. Leo Brent Bozell III addressed the BizNews conference in Hermanus on Monday. His prepared remarks were …
The idea that artificial intelligence (AI) will ease workloads is certainly not happening at the National Financial Ombud (NFO). Complaints that previously would take a paragraph or two are now – with the aid of AI – coming in 150-page tomes, often with fake legal cases as references, says Reana Steyn, NFO CEO and head …
Malcolm Libera ·13 Mar 2026 South Africa is heading for an economic shock if surging global oil prices persist, but ordinary South Africans are advised not to panic. This is the message from Efficient Group chief economist and director Dawie Roodt, who warned the country remains heavily dependent on imported fuel and is vulnerable to …
Malcolm Libera ·13 Mar 2026 More than 100,000 South Africans have already accessed their savings pots for the 2026/27 tax year, with the first withdrawal submitted one minute into the new financial year. However, South Africans are reminded of the high cost and additional tax risk associated with withdrawing these funds. According to Vickie Lange, …
The United States (US), Namibia, Hungary, and Fiji have filed declarations of intervention in South Africa’s case of genocide against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the United Nations’ (UN) top court, in The Hague. Their declarations to intervene in the case come after both the Netherlands and Iceland filed declarations of intervention …
E-tolls may be gone, but many residents in Gauteng are still paying an arm and a leg in toll fees to get to work everyday. The province’s infamous e-toll gantries were shut down on 11 April 2024, but motorists in Pretoria are still dealing with two toll plazas on major roads that can easily rack …
The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) is embarking on nationwide stakeholder engagement sessions for feedback on the recently published draft policy for Rest and Service Facilities (RSFs) along South Africa’s national roads. The Department of Transport was forced to amend the existing October 2021 policy, which was recently declared unlawful by the Supreme Court …
Friday, 13 March 2026: South Africa has now reached 300 consecutive days without loadshedding, achieved at midnight on 12 March 2026, a significant milestone underscoring the continued recovery and strengthening of Eskom’s generation fleet anchored on the Generation Recovery Plan. This achievement reflects the sustained upward trajectory in plant performance, supported by an Energy Availability …
Port Shepstone, South Africa — 7th March 2026 The inaugural race of the Backdraft Racing Club Series at Dezzi Raceway once again proved that, in endurance racing, the sting is often in the tail. Gavin Rooke and Philip Meyer claimed victory in the 3-hour endurance race, overtaking the duo of Mario da Silva and Mike …
Staff Writer ·13 Mar 2026 South African motorists are in for a world of pain next month, with the latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) pricing an almost R4.00 per litre hike for petrol for April, before fuel levy hikes are included. The CEF’s market snapshot for the end of the second week …
South Africa’s stock benchmark has fallen 10% since peak in late February as investors pull away from overheated markets while conflict in the Middle East drags on. The FTSE/JSE Africa All Share Index slid 1.5% to 115 252.20 on Friday. If it closes below 115 610.13, that would mark a 10% slump from the last …
JOHANNESBURG, March 13 (Reuters) – The South African rand extended its fall on Friday, heading for a second consecutive week of losses as surging energy prices fuelled by conflict in the Middle East rattled global markets and heightened inflation concerns. Visual Arts: South African artists, such as William Kentridge and Esther Mahlangu, are recognized internationally …
Several agricultural companies in South Africa have begun to limit daily diesel sales to farmers. While major fuel station chains have not yet limited the sale of petrol and diesel, agricultural businesses in smaller towns and rural areas have started to ration the amount of fuel provided to farmers. These businesses, which used to be …
Malcolm Libera ·12 Mar 2026 Big changes are coming to debit orders in South Africa, giving consumers more time to dispute transactions. From 13 April 2026, debit orders will be disputable for up to 60 days, where the relevant service rules allow it. The change has been confirmed by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) …
Parliament, Thursday 12 March 2026 – The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development, Mr Xola Nqola, has noted with grave concern the recent public statements by the United States Ambassador to South Africa, Mr Leo Brent Bozell III, relating to the South African judiciary and the court ruling on the song …
The locally-built Mahindra Pik Up has become a mainstay on the list of best-selling bakkies in South Africa, and is quickly becoming a favourite in the country. Last month, Mahindra sold just shy of 2,000 new vehicles in South Africa; more than half, or 1,003, of these were Pik Up models. Earlier this year, Mahindra …
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated after publication to clarify the wording around the diplomatic demarche. PRETORIA – The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has moved to demarche the United States ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell III, over what it described as “undiplomatic remarks”. The remarks include comments he made …
Malcolm Libera ·12 Mar 2026 The conflict in the Middle East has caused major shipping and port delays, which is bad news for two of South Africa’s towns whose ports are vital hubs in the country’s logistics network and economy. The escalating conflict in the Middle East is creating major disruptions for global shipping, and …
Luke Fraser ·12 Mar 2026 South African law enforcement authorities and the Multichoice Group have cracked down on illegal internet streaming operations in the Western Cape. The action has resulted in arrests, seizures and multiple court convictions linked to illegal internet streaming operations in the province. The efforts form part of Multichoice and its Irdeto …
Please find English soundbite by Andrew de Blocq MP. A slew of arrests of alleged high-profile wildlife traffickers must send shockwaves through criminal syndicates in South Africa. The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes these recent arrests and prosecutions linked to rhino horn trafficking and theft, which demonstrate the growing effectiveness of coordinated law enforcement efforts against …