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Economic policy in SA neglects informal traders: 5 focus areas to support the sector

David Campbell Francis, University of the Witwatersrand and Siphelele Ngidi, University of the Witwatersrand The informal economy is responsible... Read more

31 Mar

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Fuel and power hikes to hit workers hard, MISA calls for immediate action

Cape Town – The Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA) has called on government to urgently introduce a temporary reduction... Read more

31 Mar

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Fuel panic grips SA as stations run dry ahead of massive price hike on 1 April

Cape Town – South African motorists are bracing for a sharp fuel price increase expected on 1 April, with... Read more

31 Mar

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Brace for impact: SA fuel prices set to jump tonight

Cape Town – The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) has urged government to urgently clarify looming fuel price... Read more

31 Mar

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Oil prices fall, stocks rise as Trump signals possible end to Iran war

Hong Kong – Oil prices sank and most stocks rose Tuesday, following a report that indicated Donald Trump was... Read more

31 Mar

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Ramaphosa buoys investment outlook ahead of SA Investment Conference

Johannesburg – South Africa’s investment outlook is showing renewed strength, supported by signs of economic recovery and ongoing structural... Read more

30 Mar

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Postbank to resume black card rollout in April

About 600,000 remaining SASSA gold cardholders will be called to swap to Postbank’s black cards in order to continue... Read more

28 Mar

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Karoo goats power South Africa’s dominance in global mohair trade

Graaff-Reinet – On a farm in South Africa’s semi-arid south, herds of angora goats foraged across open land stretching to... Read more

27 Mar

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Eskom wants to cut electricity to municipalities that haven’t paid: households may pay the price

Roula Inglesi-Lotz, University of Pretoria South Africa’s state-owned electricity provider, Eskom, announced in early March 2026 that it would... Read more

27 Mar

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