Monday, 5 October 2026

From Wednesday, 93-octane petrol rises by R3.12 a litre, 95-octane by R3.33, and diesel by between R2.84 and R3.24, driven partly by Middle East tensions.

Sunlum will spend about R16 billion to acquire the 38% of Santam it does not own, offering R505 a share and delisting the insurer from the JSE.

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy said Durban Gateway Terminal’s IT changeover and bad weather created a backlog; hybrid equipment, back-of-port operations and more trains are planned to clear it.

Fuel efficiency has overtaken safety as the second-most important vehicle-buying factor, while four electric cars now cost below R400,000 and one upcoming model will be under R300,000.

Haute Cabrière’s wine director said the estate focuses on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, with new wines requiring vineyard planning, patience and sometimes at least 36 months of ageing.