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GDP

GDP contraction puts pressure on South African consumers

South Africa’s latest economic number tells a bigger story.

  • Ashley Lechman
5 min read
South African motorists face sharp September fuel increases, with diesel rising by up to R3.15 a litre and petrol increasing by R1.34.
FUEL CRISIS

Fuel prices rise sharply as South African motorists face higher September costs

South African motorists face sharp September fuel increases, with diesel rising by up to R3.15 a litre and petrol increasing by R1.34.

  • Ashley Lechman
4 min read
Petrol prices will rise by R1.34 a litre and diesel by up to R3.15 from Wednesday, 2 September, adding pressure to household and transport budgets.
FUEL PRICE

Spring brings pain at the pumps as fuel prices increase for September

Petrol and diesel prices will rise from Wednesday, 2 September, adding pressure to household and transport budgets.

  • Ashley Lechman
4 min read
South Africa’s energy crisis is shifting from electricity shortages to affordability, with rising electricity, petrol and paraffin costs placing vulnerable households under growing financial pressure.
CONSUMER

South Africa’s energy poverty crisis deepens as rising costs push consumers further into debt

South Africa’s energy crisis is shifting from electricity shortages to affordability, with rising electricity, petrol and paraffin costs placing vulnerable households under…

  • Ashley Lechman
5 min read