Tag Archives: Food Security

Fuel prices expected to rise in November

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintSABC News, 30 October 2022 The Energy Department has attributed the current price hikes to the higher oil prices and the weaker rand to the dollar. Fuel prices are set to go up next month. Read More

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Rand nears weakest point in two years as load shedding continues

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintCheryl Kahla, The Citizen, 25 October 2022 The US dollar made gains on Tuesday as the Rand weakened to its lowest point in two years, with load shedding being one of the driving factors. Read More

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Diesel price increase threatens food security

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintMarizka Coetzer, The Citizen, 19 October 2022 Never mind the ongoing load shedding stages and recent water restrictions, consumers can also look forward to diesel price increases that may have a ripple effect on the public pocket. Read More

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Meat association urges government to reassess import duties on poultry

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintThe Citizen, 18 October 2022 The South African Association of Meat Importers and Exporters (Amie) is calling for a comprehensive review of import tariffs on poultry, claiming that the duties are another form of tax that consumers cannot bear. Read … Continue reading

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Motorists should prepare for fuel price increases in November, warns AA

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintTimes Live, 17 October 2022 Consumers should brace themselves for more expensive fuel in November as mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) is showing increases in the prices of all fuels are likely in the new month, says … Continue reading

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Petrol prices set to decrease for third month in a row

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintRay White, Eyewitness, 3 October 2022 More good news for motorists as petrol prices are set to decrease for the third month in a row. Read More

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