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Tuesday, 1 September 2026
Fuel-price shocks, Eskom’s improved finances, new GBV coordination and a crucial Springbok-All Blacks Test dominated a busy morning of public-interest news.
- 08:02
From tomorrow, petrol rises by R1.29 a litre, diesel by R2.939 to R3.149, illuminating paraffin by R2.13 and LPG by up to 79 cents per kilogram.
- 06:33
Eskom reported a second consecutive annual profit of R30.3 billion, but unpaid municipal bills and energy losses meant about R45 billion in revenue went unrecognised.
- 07:17
The National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide held its inaugural meeting; its 15-member board has six months to produce a costed action plan with timelines and responsibilities.
- 06:37
The Springboks retained continuity for Saturday’s decisive third Test against New Zealand at FNB Stadium, with Cheslin Kolbe moving to fullback and the series level at 1-1.
- 07:58
Postbank said 1.8 million beneficiaries had migrated from SASSA gold cards, while approximately 65,000 remained; late migrants can still obtain black cards, but cannot access grants without them.