Wednesday, 2 September 2026

Petrol rose by R1.34 a litre, diesel by up to R3.14 and illuminating paraffin by R2.13, intensifying pressure on households already facing a cost-of-living crisis.

Parliament rescinded advocate Tandazani Madonsela’s appointment as evidence leader in the Section 89 inquiry after President Ramaphosa raised two alleged conflicts; fresh nominations are due by Friday.

Stats SA’s food poverty line stands at R868 per person monthly, while 63.5% of South Africans are food insecure; experts warned fuel increases will deepen hunger and malnutrition.

The eHailing Partners Council said dash cameras mainly preserve evidence after assaults and hijackings, calling for compulsory cameras linked to platform or response-centre monitoring.

The road-freight sector faces diesel cost increases of roughly 5.5% to 11.5%, forcing operators to raise efficiency, avoid empty trips and negotiate higher rates with clients.