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- South African Motorists Face Massive May Fuel Price Hikes as Middle East Conflict Destabilizes Global Oil
Published: Apr 24, 2026
Section: Africa
Data from the Central Energy Fund indicates that South African fuel prices are set for a substantial increase in May, driven by international oil prices exceeding 100 dollars per b...
- Western Cape Faces Critical Water Shortage as South Africa Braces for GDP Stagnation and Traffic Fine Crackdown
Published: Mar 25, 2026
Section: Global Economy
The Western Cape is facing a severe resource crisis with only six months of water remaining in provincial dams, while national economic indicators point toward a generational stagn...
- Market Volatility and Regional Security: Rand Stabilizes Amid Heightened Middle East Tensions
Published: Mar 7, 2026
Section: Banking & Finance
The South African rand has staged a recovery following a volatile trading session triggered by escalating military conflict in the Middle East. While financial markets show signs o...
- Middle East Conflict Threatens To Derail South Africa’s Highest Business Confidence Levels Since 2015
Published: Mar 5, 2026
Section: Africa
The RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (BCI) climbed to 47 points in the first quarter of 2026, marking a significant recovery from the post-COVID slump. However, the escalation of...
- South African government announces fuel price increases for March as Middle East volatility impacts energy markets
Published: Mar 3, 2026
Section: Global Economy
The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has confirmed that fuel prices will increase across South Africa starting Wednesday, March 4, 2026. While the South African rand s...