Small businesses continue to face pressure from persistently high and volatile fuel costs
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South African small businesses continue to face pressure from persistently high and volatile fuel costs, with fluctuations at the pumps adding ongoing strain to already tight operating margins. Even with the temporary fuel price increase relief measures extended until the end of June 2026, for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), this environment represents sustained financial pressure that extends far beyond fuel itself. “Small businesses typically feel these shocks first because they have less
Brazen Blouberg shooting rattles locals
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The Beach Boulevard Business Precinct along Marine Drive in Blouberg has moved to reassure locals and visitors that the brazen shooting at the News Cafe on Monday afternoon was an isolated incident, and that the area remains safe. A man in his thirties, who reportedly hailed from Venda, was shot multiple times inside the popular restaurant just after 2 pm. He passed away from his injuries at the scene. The suspects fled the
Audiences in Cape Town, Durban and Pretoria will be spoiled with Disney On Ice as it returns to South Africa for the winter school holidays! You can join Mickey Mouse and his friends at Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party, an adventure filled with world-class skating, high-flying acrobatics and unexpected stunts. Audiences in Cape Town, Durban and Pretoria will be spoiled with Disney On Ice Look for clues in the search
The South African Mint has unveiled a Groundbreaking High-Relief “African Range” Collection. The Mint this week announced the launch of its first-ever high-relief coin range, The African Range. A celebration of world-class craftsmanship, The African Range redefines the boundaries of numismatics. This transforms the coin from a traditional medium into a sculptural work of enduring cultural and artistic significance. The South African Mint Unveils Groundbreaking High-Relief “African Range” Collection “This is
President Cyril Ramaphosa has launched a legal bid in the Western Cape High Court to have the Section 89 Independent Panel report into the Phala Phala saga reviewed and set aside, arguing that the panel “misconceived its mandate” and relied on speculation rather than evidence. In court papers filed in Cape Town, Ramaphosa says the panel’s findings and recommendations are “irrational and contrary to the principle of legality”. “The Panel rendered its






