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| Aug 6, 2024 | REMINDER: Petrol, diesel price change kicks in at MIDNIGHT | There was GOOD news for South Africa’s motorists this week when the new petrol and diesel prices for August were confirmed. Image: Wikimedia Commons
There was GOOD news for South Africa’s motorists this week when the Department of Mineral R... |
| Apr 11, 2024 | Government to keep close eye on watered-down diesel | The issue of watered-down diesel is back. And government wants to do better. Image: File/Fotor
Numerous reports broke late in 2023 of fuel stations pedalling watered-down diesel to the public. This sort of practice is only possible due to t... |
| Jan 26, 2024 | HOW to protect against buying diluted diesel in South Africa | Don’t get caught buying diluted diesel in South Africa. Here’s how. Image: File/Fotor
One of the biggest stories this week is a report from the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) saying 70 fuel stations are selling diluted di... |
| Jan 24, 2024 | South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Wednesday, 24 January 2024 | South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Wednesday, 24 January 2024 Photos: Stock/Canva
We’ve got all the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa you need to know on Wednesday, 24 January 2024.
According to the Department ... |
| Jan 23, 2024 | Dirty DIESEL in South Africa: The worst provinces | The scourge of dirty diesel in South Africa. Image: Futronic Diesel
The selling of dirty diesel in South Africa is no joke. Sub-standard or contaminated fuel is a big reason why some of the latest and best combustion-engine technologies don... |
| Jan 23, 2024 | REVEALED: 70 gas stations in SA selling WATERED-DOWN diesel | REVEALED: 70 gas stations in SA selling WATERED-DOWN diesel Photos: Stock/Canva
An investigation by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has revealed that 70 gas stations in South Africa are selling watered-down diesel to customer... |
| Nov 3, 2023 | Hallelujah: Excellent outlook for December 2023 fuel prices | Keep your fingers crossed for the December 2023 fuel price. Picture: File.
According to latest data from the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE), it looks like a significant drop for December 2023 fuel prices is on the cards. ... |
| Oct 31, 2023 | November fuel price:Pumping the brakes on high costs | Car refueling on a petrol station closeup.Image-file
In November, South African consumers will experience relief at the gas station as petrol and diesel prices officially drop. After October’s significant fuel price hike pushed all grades a... |
| Sep 4, 2023 | Record jump in diesel price bad for ICT sector | The price of diesel will rise by a record R2.84/l on Wednesday, raising the spectre of a fresh round of inflationary pressures.
The jump in the price of the fuel is also bad news for South Africa’s ICT sector, with companies, including tele... |
| Aug 12, 2023 | Delays hit SA’s R160-billion renewable energy plan | SA’s renewable energy plan hit by delays. Picture: iStock
The South African government is three months behind in a renewable energy plan that’s worth billions in foreign funding, reports Business Tech. The government had earlier said the im... |
| Aug 5, 2023 | Govt: Riverlea mine shafts to be closed by NEXT MONTH | DA’s Nico de Jager wants multi-governmental departments to intervene on the illegal mining crisis. Image: Twitter/@CityofJoburgZA
The Department of Mineral Resources has assured residents of Riverlea in Johannesburg that mine shafts will be... |
| Aug 2, 2023 | South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Wednesday, 2 August 2023 | South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Wednesday, 2 August 2023 Photos: Stock/Canva
We’ve got all the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa you need to know on Wednesday, 2 August.
Motorists are urged to fill up before... |
| Aug 2, 2023 | REMINDER: Big FUEL price INCREASE to hit on Wednesday | REMINDER: Big FUEL price INCREASE to hit on Wednesday Photos: Stock/Canva
This is your REMINDER that the big fuel increase will come into effect on Wednesday.
The main reasons why the Brent crude oil price rose was due to the increased dema... |
| Aug 1, 2023 | Big FUEL price INCREASE to hit on Wednesday | Big fuel price increase to hit on Wednesday Photos: Stock/Canva
A big fuel increase will come into effect on Wednesday.
WHY DID THE PRICES INCREASE?
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy said yesterday that the reason why fuel pric... |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Mineral Resources Dept rules out Zama Zamas in JHB CBD explosion probe | Department of Mineral Resources rules out Zama Zamas. Photo: video screenshots/ Twitter
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has ruled any possibilities linking illegal miners, infamously known as the Zama Zamas to the JHB ... |
| Jul 5, 2023 | South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Wednesday, 5 July 2023 | SAPS VIP Protection unit assaulting a motorist
Image: Screenshot via Twitter @NobleAfricanSon
We’ve got all the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa you need to know on Wednesday, 5 July.
VIP Protection unit members were captur... |
| Jul 4, 2023 | Here is what you should know about the fuel price for July | Here is what you should know about the fuel price for July Photos: Stock/Canva
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has announced a fuel price drop for the month of July.
Stick to the speed limits- Speeding is not only dangerous b... |
| Jul 4, 2023 | South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Tuesday, 4 July 2023 | South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Tuesday, 4 July 2023 Photos: Stock/Canva
We’ve got all the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa you really need to know on Tuesday, 4 July 2023.
Petrol decreases by 24 and 17c pe... |
| Jul 3, 2023 | BREAKING: Fuel price drop for the month of July | BREAKING: Fuel price drop for the month of July
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has announced a fuel price drop for the month of July.
Stick to the speed limits- Speeding is not only dangerous but also negatively affects your... |
| May 3, 2023 | REMINDER: How much you will pay for petrol and diesel TODAY | There was good and bad news for South African motorists when the official fuel price adjustments for May 2023 were confirmed. Photo: Canva
There was good and bad news for South African motorists on Tuesday when the Department of Mineral Res... |
| May 3, 2023 | South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Wednesday, 3 May 2023 | South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Wednesday, 3 May 2023 Photos: Stock/Canva
We’ve got all the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa you need to know on Wednesday, 3 May.
MUST LOOK | South Africa to get new 10c to ... |
| May 2, 2023 | MASSIVE petrol price increase planned for this week | MASSIVE petrol price increase planned for this week Photos: Stock/Canva
The Automobile Association (AA) said unaudited data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) indicates a MASSIVE increase in the prices of both grades of petrol.
THE DATA SHO... |
| May 2, 2023 | How much petrol and diesel will cost INLAND and at the COAST from midnight | There was mixed news for SA motorists when the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy published the fuel price adjustments for May 2023. Photo: Pixabay
There was mixed news for South African motorists on Tuesday when the Department of M... |
| May 2, 2023 | BREAKING: Diesel price cut, petrol more expensive from MIDNIGHT | Mixed news for SA motorists: The wholesale diesel price will be lowered at midnight on Tuesday, 2 May, but petrol is getting more expensive. Photos: Stock/Canva
Just in: Mixed news for South African motorists: The wholesale diesel price wil... |
| Apr 27, 2023 | MASSIVE petrol price increase planned for next week | MASSIVE petrol price increase planned for next week Photos: Stock/Canva
The Automobile Association (AA) said unaudited data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) indicates a MASSIVE increase in the prices of both grades of petrol.
THE DATA SHO... |
| Feb 28, 2023 | Fuel hike: Fuel hacks that work and ones you shouldn’t even try | Fuel hike: Fuel hacks that work and ones you shouldn’t even try Photos: Stock/Canva
With the latest fuel hike, motorists think and try all sorts of tips to ease their bills.
HERE ARE SOME ‘REAL’ HACKS THAT WORK
Real hacks include:
Watching ... |
| Feb 28, 2023 | Time to fill up: MASSIVE petrol price hike TOMORROW | Time to fill up: MASSIVE petrol price hike TOMORROW Photos: Stock/ Canva
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy announced the official fuel price adjustments for March 2023.
ALSO READ: WATCH: Could it be a WOMAN who shot and killed ... |
| Jan 21, 2023 | Mine blasting is a nightmare for community in North West | A house in Mmadithlokwa built by Tharisa mine for a family who were relocated due to the mine’s expansion. Image: GroundUp
Article originally published on GroundUp by Danjelle Midgley
People living close to mines using blasting want to be i... |
| Jan 3, 2023 | This is how much you will pay for petrol from this Wednesday | Motorists can expect some relief this month with significant savings at the petrol pumps from Wednesday, 4 January 2023, when petrol will decrease by R2.06 per litre.
MOTORISTS WITH SMALL CARS WILL SAVE R72 PER LITRE ON PETROL
“For many cur... |
| Dec 6, 2022 | December fuel prices: Big drop for diesel while petrol increases | An Astron Energy attendant dispensing fuel. Image: Storm Simpson/The South African.
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) published the latest price changes for diesel, petrol and other fuel for South Africa on Tuesday, 6 De... |
| Oct 28, 2022 | November fuel prices: Big jumps for petrol and diesel | An Astron Energy attendant dispensing fuel. Image: Storm Simpson/The South African.
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) released the November fuel price adjustment on Friday, 28 October. Motorists will have to fork out mor... |
| Oct 11, 2022 | Mineral Resources Dept: Illegal mining should be reported | The case against the 87 illegal miners who were arrested last year has been postponed for pre-trial conferencing. Photo: Stock Image / Pixabay
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has become the latest to react to the arres... |
| Oct 5, 2022 | Fuel price cut: How much you’ll pay for petrol and diesel from TODAY | The price of 95 unleaded petrol was lowered at midnight, but diesel prices have increased. How much you’ll pay for both from Wednesday. Image: Pixabay
The price of 95 unleaded petrol was lowered by R1.02 a litre at midnight on Tuesday, 4 Oc... |
| Oct 4, 2022 | South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Tuesday, 4 October 2022 | We’ve got all the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa you really need to know on Tuesday, 4 October 2022.
The weather service warned that the heatwave advisory is effective for Monday and Tuesday. Residents in the affected are... |
| Oct 4, 2022 | Petrol price cut: How much you’ll pay in Johannesburg compared to Cape Town | The price of 95 unleaded petrol will be lowered at midnight, but diesel prices will increase. A price comparison between inland and the coast. Photo: Stock Image / Pixabay
The price of 95 unleaded petrol will be lowered by R1.02 a litre at ... |
| Oct 4, 2022 | Reminder | Petrol price cut, but diesel hiked: How much you’ll pay from MIDNIGHT | The price of 95 unleaded petrol will be lowered at midnight on Tuesday, but diesel prices will increase marginally. Photo: File
The price of 95 unleaded petrol will be lowered by R1.02 a litre at midnight on Tuesday, 4 October, the Departme... |
| Oct 3, 2022 | BREAKING | Petrol price cut confirmed, but diesel hiked: Here’s how much you’ll pay | The price of 95 unleaded petrol will be lowered by R1.02/l at midnight on Tuesday, the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy confirmed. Image: Pixabay
The price of 95 unleaded petrol will be lowered by R1.02 a litre at midnight on Tues... |
| Sep 11, 2022 | Old deteriorated infrastructure cause floods in Free State [WATCH] | The flooding has caused damage to infrastructure in the area including that of Eskom. PHOTO: Twitter/@NationalCoGTA
The tragic flooding and mudslide that has affected the community of Jagersfontein in the Free State is due to aged and deter... |
| Sep 11, 2022 | Burst mine dam in Jagersfontein belonged to De Beer – Mantashe | Minister of Minerals and Energy Gwede Mantashe says the dam which burst in Jagersfontein initially belonged to De Beers. PHOTO: ubetoo/supplied
The mine dam which burst in Jagersfontein and killed three people while sweeping away homes was ... |
| Sep 11, 2022 | Scary mudslide in Jagersfontein damages Eskom supply [WATCH] | Residents of Jagersfontein were met with a mudslide on Sunday morning, affecting their power supply. PHOTO: Supplied
The tragic mudslide due to a mine dam burst has damaged Eskom’s bulk supply, leaving the area of Jagersfontein with no powe... |
| Aug 25, 2022 | A close analysis shows South Africa’s fuel price subsidies don’t reduce poverty | A close analysis shows South Africa’s fuel price subsidies don’t reduce poverty: Image: Adobe stock
Consumers in South Africa continue to grapple with a high cost of living, particularly with the latest rising fuel costs. In the last severa... |
| Jul 31, 2022 | ICYMI: Slight relief as fuel prices decrease – but by how much? | Motorists will pay a little bit less for fuel from 3 August. PHOTO: Flickr
With the recent spike in the global fuel prices, South African motorists can breath a slight sigh of relief as fuel prices are expected to decrease.
Illuminating par... |
| Jul 30, 2022 | JUST IN: Slight relief as fuel prices decrease – but by how much? | Motorists will pay a little bit less for fuel from 3 August. PHOTO: Flickr
With the recent spike in the global fuel prices, South African motorists can breath a slight sigh of relief as fuel prices are expected to decrease.
Illuminating par... |
| Jul 22, 2022 | Mantashe: De Ruyter not the right person to fix Eskom – report | Gwede Mantashe reckons Andre de Ruyter isn’t the right person to fix Eskom
Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe is apparently not a fan of Eskom’s CEO Andre de Ruyter and reckons the embattled power utility could do with som... |
| May 6, 2022 | Fuel prices: How to make your petrol last longer | Fuel prices: How to make your petrol last longer Photos/Collage/Stock/Canva
Despite the government’s last-minute decision to extend a reduction in certain taxes for the next two months, we recently have and will eventually again face a fuel... |
| Apr 9, 2022 | South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines 4 September 2022 | South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines 4 September 2022 Photos: Video
We’ve got the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa on Sunday, 4 September.
TODAY’S LATEST NEWS IN SOUTH AFRICA, Sunday 4 September WATCH: Learners a... |
| Apr 7, 2022 | CONFIRMED fuel increases: Motorists to pay more than R26 per litre from Wednesday | South Africans will pay more than R26 per litre in July. Photo: Pixabay.
The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe, announced the adjustment of fuel prices in South Africa for July, on Monday. The increases will be effect... |
| Mar 9, 2022 | EFF welcomes ruling to set aside Shell Wild Coast exploration | The EFF has welcomed the High Court’s decision to set aside Shell’s right to conduct a seismic survey off the Wild Coast. Photo: Stock Image / Pixabay and @EFFSouthAfrica and @Shell / Twitter
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have welcome... |