... cycle, similar to the challenges seen during the pandemic, and business leaders are encouraged to take a temperature check at this juncture." Economic strain and job fears fuel workplace disengagement in South Africa Naidoo says while many South African organisations continue to foster highly engaged and fulfilled employees, it is clear that this is not the reality across all workplaces. ...

... No South Africa, Joburg metro police did not arrest foreigners with stolen traffic lights - old video recycled to fuel xenophobia IN SHORT: A series of posts on social media claim that Johannesburg's metro police arrested five foreigners found in possession of stolen traffic lights. But the metro police have debunked this. The clip shared as proof is from an ...

... South Africa's May 6 fuel price hike has turned the rand into a more sensitive trade than usual. When fuel costs rise this sharply, the impact does not stop at petrol stations. It moves into transport costs, food prices, inflation expectations, consumer pressure, business margins, and eventually the way traders read ZAR pairs. For South African forex trading the fuel ...

... even in the event of a release, the supply cannot be used immediately at scale without being refined into usable fuel such as petrol and diesel. That could prove to be a major problem for South Africa, as much of the country's refining capacity has declined in recent years. "The reality confronting us is that South Africa remains overly dependent ...

... the Heart of the Crisis What Mantashe's address made plain is that South Africa's fuel price problem is not simply a function of global events, it is a function of policy decisions accumulated over decades. The country's refinery capacity has been in slow decline for years, and South Africa has increasingly come to rely on imported refined petroleum products rather ...

... While welcoming the drop in food inflation to its lowest level in 14 months, Agriculture Minister, John Steenhuisen, has warned that soaring fuel prices are threatening South Africa's agricultural sector. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released by Statistics South Africa on Wednesday, showed that annual food and non-alcoholic beverages inflation eased to 2.9% in April 2026, down from 3.6% ...

... South Africa's May fuel adjustment has raised the cost of earning income for workers and small operators who pay petrol or diesel before receiving revenue from fares, deliveries, stock sales or freight invoices. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has recently corrected the May diesel increase after saying the wholesale diesel adjustment had been overstated at R6.19 per ...

... South Africa's inflation rate rose to the highest level in 20 months in April, driven by higher fuel prices linked to the Iran war and its effect on global energy markets. Consumer prices increased 4.0% from a year earlier, compared with 3.1% in March, Statistics South Africa said. The reading was above the 3.9% forecast in a Reuters poll and ...

... inflation shock through energy markets. Oil prices moving above $100 per barrel have had a direct impact on local fuel prices, with South Africa already experiencing two consecutive significant fuel-price increases," says Mabece. The impact is beginning to filter through the economy, with early pass-through into transport and logistics costs already evident. Mabece says second-round effects are now increasingly important ...

... Coronation Fund Managers, the independent asset manager with R766 billion of assets under management, is "deeply concerned" about the impact on households and the nascent economic recovery in South Africa due to the sharp increase in fuel prices. However, there are some "encouraging developments" that provide a basis for "cautious optimism," says the chairman Saks Ntombela and CEO Anton Pillay, ...

... in view of the foot-and-mouth disease threat, mainly from South Africa, is to import good genetics and do artificial insemination in the country. Murangi said Namibia imports around 30 000 litres of fresh milk a week from South Africa, thereby helping to subsidise the farmers in that country. He said Namibia is an arid country, making feed and fuel expensive, ...

... Coronation Fund Managers, the independent asset manager with R766 billion of assets under management, is "deeply concerned" about the impact on households and the nascent economic recovery in South Africa due to the sharp increase in fuel prices. However, there are some "encouraging developments" that provide a basis for "cautious optimism," says the chairman Saks Ntombela and CEO Anton Pillay, ...

... affected all economies and will profoundly affect geopolitics and geoeconomics for years to come." In South Africa, there is concern about the resulting impact on households on the nation's early economic recovery. It said that a sharp rise in fuel prices would impact all parts of the economy and stretch already-limited household budgets. The rise in fuel prices led to ...

... stormy the next. According to Reuters, the rand weakened in mid-May as the dollar firmed and oil prices rose, while traders also watched global trade talks and wider risk sentiment. That kind of pressure matters because South Africa imports fuel, so oil moves can quickly feed into inflation fears and rand volatility. That is why MetaTrader 4 still holds its ...

... "The reality is that many South Africans are delaying servicing or ignoring minor issues because of financial pressure, but postponing maintenance often leads to far more expensive repairs later on." Ranft says the international trend of consumers keeping vehicles for longer is equally relevant in South Africa, where rising living costs, high interest rates, fuel prices and increased insurance costs ...

... South Africa's fuel levy relief, currently being used to offset astronomical petrol and diesel prices, is set to expire soon. The measure, announced in March this year, was always going to be temporary. Recent statements by SA's finance minister Enoch Godongwana have made it clear that the Treasury is looking at ending the relief program. Godongwana told members of Parliament ...

... like leaving Cape Town without a jacket because the morning looks sunny. You might be fine. Or you might regret it badly by 5 pm. Travel planning works the same way. A little checking upfront can save a lot of irritation later. Fuel Is The Road Trip Cost People Underestimate South Africa is made for road trips. The N3 to ...

... Fuel prices are on the rise in South Africa, hitting record levels and showing no sign of letting up soon, which is forcing many motorists to reevaluate the cars they drive and look to options that are cheaper to run. With fuel prices expected to rise again next month, fuel efficiency is becoming one of the most important considerations in ...

... for as much as 13% of a grain farmer's input costs according to Sihlobo, but he said this is not a cost that can be passed on to consumers as South Africa's farmers are price takers. He warned, however, that the higher fuel prices faced by food transporters and distributors could lead to raised food prices, as 80% to 90% ...

... running costs and lifestyle appeal. That approach is already finding success in several markets where buyers want the versatility of a pickup without the size, fuel consumption and price tag of a traditional one-tonner. South Africa could easily become part of that conversation. Double-cabs remain hugely popular locally, but there is also growing demand for vehicles that are easier to ...