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• Finance Minister Godongwana warns of limited fuel relief as South Africa faces "reality" as global oil price-taker

  Published: Apr 21, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has signaled that South Africa’s R3 General Fuel Levy (GFL) cut is unlikely to be extended indefinitely, warning that motorists must prepare for t...

• South African Inflation Forecasted to Reach 5% Target Ceiling as Diesel Prices Surge Toward R40

  Published: Apr 15, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Chief Economist Dawie Roodt has warned of a significant inflationary shock in South Africa, driven by a potential R10 per litre spike in diesel costs this May. The forecast suggest...

• Economist Dawie Roodt Warns South Africa Has Breached Its Fiscal Breaking Point Amid Stagnant Growth

  Published: Apr 9, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Efficient Group chief economist Dawie Roodt warns that South Africa’s tax burden has moved too far along the Laffer Curve, making further increases to personal or corporate income...

• Economist Dawie Roodt Warns South Africa Must Abandon NHI and Expropriation Policies to Drive Growth

  Published: Feb 24, 2026

  Section: Global Economy

  Prominent economist Dawie Roodt has urged the South African government to halt the implementation of National Health Insurance, Black Economic Empowerment, and land expropriation w...