Petrol price increase poses risks to other industries

By: Tasneem Bulbulia South Africa’s food security is in the spotlight, with current weather conditions posing enough of a threat to farmers to cause a potential yield loss of their crops, following the heatwaves and sparse rainfall in February. Moreover, the recently announced petrol price increase also poses financial challenges for farmers and could considerably […]

Tough road ahead for consumers in March as fuel prices increases

By Ashley Lechman With the cost of borrowing in South Africa remaining elevated, consumers will be forced yet again to adjust their monthly budgets as the fuel price adjustments were announced yesterday. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has added to the cost-of-living crisis for consumers, with fuel price increases set to take place […]

Concern for consumers with latest GDP figures

By Ashley Lechman The energy crisis in the country, one of the main factors of slowing down the economy, showed positive growth in the fourth quarter. South Africa’s ailing economy increased by a minuscule 0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2023. This was according to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), which released the country’s gross […]

Fuel price increase, hot weather threaten SA food security

By Ina Opperman The large fuel price increase as well as the hot weather and little rain in February threaten South Africa’s food security. Current weather conditions pose a large enough threat to farmers to cause a potential crop yield loss. This could place a heavy financial burden on the nation’s farmers at a time […]

Petrol price hike threatens the nation’s food security

By Ashley Lechman Petrol price increases don’t just hurt motorists who need to fill up their vehicles, they have a devastating effect on the country’s food supply. The country’s food security is in the spotlight right now, with current weather conditions posing a large enough threat to farmers to cause a potential yield loss of […]