The CitizenJoburg street lights switched off over electricity debt
City Power's SPU accounts, which go towards keeping the street lights on, are in arrears.
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The CitizenThe CitizenFitch affirms Eskom rating as utility marks year without load shedding
Fitch also affirmed Eskom's senior unsecured debt.
The CitizenPlan for Eskom’s municipal debt has ‘stalled’
Eskom takeover seen as being favoured over private-sector partnerships.
The CitizenMantashe ordered to transfer mining right to Afrimat
A nine-month administrative delay could have serious commercial and employment consequences for the company, high court finds.
The CitizenEskom zeroes in on offenders linked to load shedding procurement contracts
Including staff and suppliers suspected of fraud and corruption in a deal.
The CitizenEskom’s municipal agency agreement heads to court
Support from treasury, electricity minister, others 'unlawful'.
The CitizeneThekwini wants biggest jump in tariffs, with Joburg not far behind
Proposed increases for electricity, water, rates and refuse compared ...
The Citizen‘Food price increases are coming,’ warns Boxer CEO
Impact of higher diesel and fuel prices will start to be felt, but not across the board.
The CitizenJoburg wants households to pay 66% more to receive water
Opaque fixed 'water demand management levy' to increase significantly in July.
The CitizenEkurhuleni electricity tariff application inflated by billions
Reapplications before regulator 'full of mistakes'.
The CitizenFuel tax protest averted (for now)
Thanks to extension of relief measures - albeit temporarily.
The CitizenGodongwana extends fuel levy relief to June, grants further diesel cuts
The general fuel levy will return to its full rate from 1 July.
The CitizenAbsa boosts fuel rewards – will eBucks, uCount follow?
Given the number of holidays, the bank says the increased cost pressures come during a 'period of heightened travel'.
The CitizenJet fuel crunch may ground regional flights in South Africa
'Even when the blockades are lifted, it will take months at the very least for fuel production to return to its previous output.'
The CitizenJet fuel spike sees domestic airfares double
Return flight between Joburg and Cape Town now costs at least R4 000 ...
The CitizenGodongwana says fuel levy cut might be extended
The fuel levy cut for April costs the country about R6 billion.
The CitizenSA court backs Motsepe firm in R3.2bn dispute
High Court finds ARC not party to NDA, narrowing claims ahead of Tanzanian proceedings over alleged confidentiality breach.
The CitizenMunicipal water, electricity losses total R25bn a year
And you pay for it.
The CitizenCrippled smelter operators secure tariff lifeline from Eskom
Deal now in the hands of regulator Nersa.
The CitizenR65 a litre for petrol?
SADC is home to two of the priciest countries for fuel in the world following the wild spikes since the start of the Iran war.
The CitizenDon’t write off oil and gas exploration in SA – Tau
Minister says current gap in the global energy market is South Africa's chance to go back to the drawing board.
The CitizenUrgent recall for ESR HaloLock Power Banks over fire risk
The recall applies to the ESR HaloLock Kickstand Wireless Power Banks, Model 2G505B, which were sold in black.
The CitizenAssociation calls for paraffin price relief for disadvantaged households
The decline in the Brent crude oil price could translate into lower fuel prices if the trend holds.
The CitizenNecsa puts toe in water for small nuclear reactor production
Calls for expressions of interest from prospective partners
The CitizenCost-of-living report highlights severe household financial strain – Here’s what you need to know
Prices of essential utilities like electricity and water have skyrocketed far beyond the national inflation rate over the last six years.
The CitizenSA’s fuel forecourts evolving into ‘lifestyle’ destinations?
Diversification through licensing, battery and supermarket partnerships seen as a way to counter the tough margins on fuel and slow rollout of electric vehicles.
The CitizenTips to help households cope with rising costs linked to the Middle East conflict
When Brent crude oil spikes, petrol prices follow within weeks. That means higher transport, food and retail costs.
The CitizenFuel association says there’s no need to panic buy petrol and diesel
Changes in consumer behaviour can negatively impact fuel stability.
The CitizenTop platforms for forex, gold, commodities, indices and global stocks
Forex trading in South Africa is evolving fast and it's no longer just about currency pairs.
The CitizenSA braces for impact as rand breaches R17/$ – can gold exports help?
When oil prices rise, gold prices tend to rise as well, which can be beneficial for South Africa.