Monday, 31 August 2026

Eskom’s profit rose to just over R30 billion from R14 billion, despite selling 6% less electricity; municipal debt remains a major threat to its sustainability.

Government raised the sugar import tariff reference price from $680 to $785 a ton, offering growers short-term protection while potentially increasing consumer prices only modestly.

Proposed vehicle-safety rules would require electronic stability control and more airbags, but do not yet cover minibus taxis; the AA says manufacturers should provide stronger protection.

RCL Foods said imported sugar displaced more than 200,000 tons of local sales, while a Salmonella-related pet-food shutdown cut volumes 20%; full production may return within two to three months.

Institute for Security Studies founder Yaki Selias said its roughly R260 million budget mainly comes from transparent development-assistance funding, with consulting contributing only a very small share.