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FlySafair introduces temporary fuel levy amid soaring aviation fuel costs - South African business and economy
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FlySafair introduces temporary fuel levy amid soaring aviation fuel costs

FlySafair has introduced a temporary fuel levy on certain domestic flights after Jet A1 fuel prices surged by approximately 70% in just one week.

DA slams Gauteng's R63m FMD budget as woefully inadequate - South African business and economy
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DA slams Gauteng's R63m FMD budget as woefully inadequate

The DA has condemned Gauteng's R63 million allocation to fight foot-and-mouth disease, calling it grossly insufficient amid collapsing markets and rising costs.

KZN positions Richards Bay as Africa's next major energy hub - South African business and economy
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KZN positions Richards Bay as Africa's next major energy hub

KZN Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has called for stronger energy investment partnerships at the inaugural KwaZulu-Natal Energy Indaba in Richards Bay.

Treasury unveils principles-based fiscal anchor to keep SA debt sustainable - South African business and economy
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Treasury unveils principles-based fiscal anchor to keep SA debt sustainable

Government adopts a principles-based fiscal anchor framework requiring administrations to outline sustainable debt plans throughout their terms of office.

Eastern Cape surpasses 94 000 cattle vaccinations in FMD fight - South African business and economy
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Eastern Cape surpasses 94 000 cattle vaccinations in FMD fight

More than 94 000 cattle in the Eastern Cape have been vaccinated against Foot and Mouth Disease as part of an intensified provincial campaign.

Stats SA enters new chapter as Statistics Amendment Act reshapes data landscape - South African business and economy
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Stats SA enters new chapter as Statistics Amendment Act reshapes data landscape

The Statistics Amendment Act has ushered in a new era for Stats SA's data collection, though financial pressures threaten the sustainability of key programmes.

South Africa not facing fuel shortages despite global oil price pressures - South African business and economy
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South Africa not facing fuel shortages despite global oil price pressures

South Africa faces no immediate fuel shortage risk despite rising global oil prices and geopolitical tensions, the minerals department has confirmed.

Aucamp moves to end deadlock on offshore exploration appeals - South African business and economy
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Aucamp moves to end deadlock on offshore exploration appeals

Environment Minister Willie Aucamp will proceed with offshore oil and gas exploration appeals, appointing an independent panel to end prolonged decision-making delays.

Agriculture drives SA economic growth as GDP rises 1.1% in 2025 - South African business and economy
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Agriculture drives SA economic growth as GDP rises 1.1% in 2025

South Africa's agricultural sector grew 17.4% in 2025, driving national GDP growth of 1.1% as Minister Steenhuisen hails farming as a beacon of hope.

Gauteng tables R179.2bn budget with focus on services and infrastructure - South African business and economy
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Gauteng tables R179.2bn budget with focus on services and infrastructure

Gauteng MEC Lebogang Maile has tabled a R179.2 billion budget for 2026/27, directing 83% toward health, education and social development while committing R36.4 billion to infrastructure.

No immediate fuel shortage threat for South Africa despit... - South African business news
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No immediate fuel shortage threat for South Africa despite global tensions

South Africa faces no immediate fuel shortage risk despite Middle East tensions, though rising crude oil prices could push pump costs higher in April.

Ramaphosa pushes for deeper economic partnership between South Africa and Brazil - South African business and economy
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Ramaphosa pushes for deeper economic partnership between South Africa and Brazil

President Ramaphosa has called for stronger trade and investment ties with Brazil, identifying key sectors for cooperation during a business forum in Brasília.