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Petrol and diesel prices in for major increases tomorrow

South African motorists have a few hours to fill up before being hit with another round of heavy petrol and diesel price hikes. The Central Energy Fund (CEF) has announced that diesel prices will go up nearly R2/litre at midnight on…

SALGA tables formal proposal for the 2021 salary and wage negotiations

The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has proposed a 2.8% salary increase for the 2021 Salary and Wage negotiations at the SA Local Government Bargaining Council (SALGBC). Key to the elements of SALGA’s proposal is an…

SA consumers say they are worried about the increase in the cost of food, goods and services during the lockdown.Image: Picture: 123RF/RICHARD THOMAS

SA consumers say food, goods and services are getting pricier under lockdown

The majority of people polled across 26 countries, including SA, have reported an increase in the cost of food, goods and services since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. The survey was based on an online survey conducted by Ipsos.…

Cancer rising in SA’s young women‚ insurer’s data shows

While Nathan Ganas case leads to improved disclosure of medical conditions an alarming rate of young women are being diagnosed with cancer. This is if one major life insurer’s claims statistics are anything to go by. Among under 40s‚…

KZN MEC for transport, community safety and liaison Mxolisi Kaunda.Image: GovernmentZA/Flickr

KZN leads the country in murders, says MEC

KwaZulu-Natal community safety MEC Mxolisi Kaunda has called for a united front against crime. He was speaking at a provincial crime summit in Durban on Tuesday. “It is a matter of public record that our country is facing a huge challenge…

Here’s how much your car costs have increased

The average cost of motoring has increased by just over 30% in five years‚ due partly to increases in the petrol price. “Despite prevailing interest rates remaining at low levels and favourable vehicle price inflation‚ the rising cost of…