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The CitizenThe CitizenMantashe wants to ramp up local fuel refining capacity, but has that boat sailed?
Four refineries are either offline or shut down, leaving SA massively dependent on imports at a time when war is raging in the Middle East.
The CitizenMideast war could knock 3% off Africa economies – energy regulator
Rising fuel costs could affect everything - freight prices, docking fees, tourism, food, transport and factories, the energy regulator says.
The CitizenMiddle East conflict pushes FlySafair to add extra fuel fee
FlySafair said the temporary fuel surcharge will be reduced or removed once market conditions improve.
The CitizenSpiralling oil prices could spell trouble for SA agriculture … and consumers
Oil price shock could lead to a noticeable rise in consumer price inflation and higher interest rates
The CitizenMotsepe and other mining giants to benefit from the Middle East conflict
Gold and PGMs form a meaningful part of South Africa's export basket.
The CitizenEskom warns of possible electricity supply interruption to Govan Mbeki Municipality over R6.5bn debt
The power utility says the municipality's failure to meet debt relief conditions and settle its electricity account could result in reduced or terminated bulk supply from May 2026.
The CitizenGovernment ‘closely watching’ the oil price and jet fuel situation – Creecy
SA faces massive hike in petrol, diesel and jet fuel prices
The CitizenApril fuel prices set to rocket
In the wake of the Middle East conflict, and if the current 'massive' under-recovery in the petrol and diesel price remains ... or worsens.
The CitizenExxaro completes R10.6bn Ntsimbintle manganese acquisition
Deal secures effective stake in Tshipi Borwa in the Kalahari Manganese Field, reshaping capital allocation.
The CitizenUS-SA tariffs: Trump makes another tweak
The US imposed a 30% tariff on South Africa, but on Friday a US high court ruled the law Trump used does not give him authority to impose tariffs.
The CitizenTo be or not to be green – that is the question, Eskom
Clarity on Eskom end-state crucial to energy sector reforms, says Krutham.
The CitizenR150m debt sees power cut to property of Fourways Mall co-owner
Court orders utility to disconnect Georgiou's single biggest solely owned property.
The CitizenNelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber wants Eskom takeover
Trading and wheeling at stake.
The CitizenExploration lag tests Africa’s critical minerals ambitions
The continent's share of global exploration spending fell from 16.6% in 2012 to 10.4% in 2024 - BDO.
The CitizenWorld Gold Council moves to modernise gold trading as demand surges
A forthcoming white paper will detail how digital products can be anchored to physical gold.
The CitizenMining sector sounds alarm over soaring electricity costs
Meanwhile, exploration spending continues to lag in South Africa's mining sector
The CitizenMinerals Council South Africa flags policy issues with mining amendment bill
Uncertainty around the Mineral Resources Development Amendment Bill is not good for investor confidence.
The CitizenNersa’s mistakes turn 5.36% tariff increase into 8.76%
Follows a redetermination of Eskom’s revenue to correct previous regulatory errors.
The CitizenEskom halts fines on unregistered solar systems
Did Eskom ever have the authority to impose fines on unregistered customers?
The CitizenIllegal mining bleeds billions from economy, says Mantashe
The minister says strategies have been implemented to fight illegal mining
The CitizenSharp decrease in SA automotive exports in December due to uncertainty around US tariffs
South Africa still recorded a preliminary trade surplus of R201.6 billion in 2025, slightly higher than in 2024.
The CitizenNersa approves interim tariff discount for Glencore-Merafe and Samancor smelters
How it will be funded is still unclear.
The CitizenMunicipalities ‘must be heard’ before Nersa sorts its R76bn mistake
Salga and Ameu insist on a public hearing before Eskom tariff corrections.
The CitizenNersa members perplexed by Eskom application for smelter tariffs
‘Who will fund the shortfall?’
The CitizenOuta calls on solar users not to register with Eskom or municipalities
Outa says threats from Eskom and municipalities are creating unnecessary confusion and anxiety for households and companies
The CitizenGold shares storm to all-time highs on surging metal price
As the gold price cracks $5 000/oz for the first time, Bank of America sees it going to $6 000/oz in the next few months.
The CitizenGold shoots the lights out, crossing $5 000 for a first-time record high
The gold price has almost doubled within a year to an unimaginable record high to reach over $5 000 from $2 600 a year ago.
The CitizenCan South Africa survive without Amsa?
It’s a question downstream users are asking after ArcelorMittal SA’s latest application for a 51% anti-dumping duty on certain products.
The CitizenChinese imports fuel job losses and industry rift in SA’s automotive sector
A war of words has erupted in the automotive industry over cheap imports, local production and thousands of lost jobs.