Wednesday, 7 October 2026

Petrol reached nearly R30 a litre in Gauteng, rising from R20.64 for 93 unleaded in January; 95 petrol surpassed R30, adding more than R9 in ten months.

Santaco said it would consult government, fuel companies and taxi operators before deciding on fare increases, acknowledging the direct impact higher fares would have on commuters.

Competition Commission guidelines identify withholding spare parts, voiding entire warranties after independent repairs and denying technical information as potentially anti-competitive, assessed case by case under existing law.

Research found floods account for 25% of anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress in affected communities; community health workers could provide earlier support where psychologists are scarce.

South Africa imports about 70% of its liquid-fuel requirements, while Sasol produces roughly 30%; domestic and imported products are priced using import parity rather than local production costs.