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Fuel Price Shock Sparks Taxi Fare Fears Despite Relief Measures
Taxi operators warn of possible fare increases as sharp fuel price hikes place pressure on the industry. Picture Credit: Witsvuvuzela By AIsha Zardad South Africa — South Africa’s minibus taxi industry is bracing for potential fare increases following a sharp fuel price hike that took effect on Wednesday, April 1, adding further strain to operators…
Government Cuts Fuel Levy to Cushion Blow of Sharp Price Hikes
A R100 note goes less and less at the pump as rising fuel prices continue to strain South African households, despite a temporary levy reduction.. Picture Credit: TopAuto By AIsha Zardad South Africa — Government has announced a temporary reduction in the fuel levy in an effort to ease pressure on consumers facing steep fuel…
Zille’s Pothole Swim Sparks Outrage — and Overnight Fix in Joburg
Helen Zille wades through a flooded pothole in Douglasdale, Johannesburg, in a viral stunt highlighting ongoing service delivery failures. Picture Credit: Facebook By AIsha Zardad Johannesburg — A water-filled pothole in Douglasdale has become the centre of political attention after Helen Zille stepped into it — and then went a step further by swimming —…
Fuel Price Shock Imminent: Massive Hikes Set for April 1
President Cyril Ramaphosa has raised concerns over the impact of rising fuel prices on the cost of living. Picture Credit: Facebook By AIsha Zardad South Africa — South Africans are bracing for a major fuel price shock from April 1, with petrol and diesel increases expected to hit some of the highest levels on record,…