Economy

As cash-strapped South Africans find themselves struggling against the rising cost of living, it seems that...

Can South Africans expect a notable reduction in fuel costs in August 2022—offering relief to cash-strapped...

According to the Automobile Association (AA), the price of petrol is expected to go up by between...

KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC Nomusa Dube-Ncube highlighted numerous factors impacting the province and developments in the pipeline.

The rising oil price and supply constraints around wheat pose upside risks to food and headline...

Therefore, it would come as no surprise to learn that South Africa currently holds 32 000...

Driven by constant political conflict, global events and a notorious crime rate—South Africa feels as though...

During a press briefing on 10 February 2022, AMSA stated that the fiscal year ended 31 December 2021 was its...

For South Africa, which imports oil instead of exploring and extracting its own, higher oil prices...

Smokers and drinkers will now be forking out extra cash for their favourite brands of smokes...

National Treasury affirmed that it would not increase taxes this year, ensuring taxpayers don’t have to reach...

Massive fuel price increases of well over R1 per litre are expected for all fuel grades...

SA's economy has been battered, with an ever-increasing unemployment rate. However, a light at the end...

South African motorists to feel the pinch at the pumps from Wednesday, 1 February 2022, when prices...

South Africa's request for a $750 million (R11.4 billion) development policy loan has been approved by...

Consumer inflation in 2021, according to Stats SA, was 4,5%, higher than the averages for 2020...

Ramaphosa described the 1st part of the State Capture report as a "defining moment" in the country's...

"204 MPs voted in support of the bill, 145 voted against it. A two-thirds majority requires...

"South African motorists can bank on having to dig much deeper into those wallets for fuel...

"In October, Memel farmers, led by Beukes Willemse, launched a project to fill and repair potholes on the...

"According to BATSA, the illegal cigarette industry deprives the South African economy of billions of Rand in...

"The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has announced the impending massive fuel price increase, which will take...

"PwC, a professional services firm, has released its latest economic outlook for South Africa, highlighting how...

"On 1 November 2021, due to the municipal elections, the government has halted alcohol sales for 24...

"According to the AA, the current picture shows fuel up 99 cents a litre/ Diesel and paraffin...

"Solidarity released its latest report on the National Health Insurance (NHI), which stresses that the majority...

"According to the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, the establishment of the Cannabis...

"The unemployment in South Africa has risen to a record-breaking 34.4% in the second quarter of...

"In addition to the dire financial implications of the recent civil unrest and the impact of...

"New data reveals just how happy or, rather, unhappy South Africans really are and just how...

"The agricultural union of KwaZulu-Natal, Kwanalu, is calling for the removal of the Mooi River Toll...

"Acting Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, says an estimated 150 000 jobs are at risk...

"On Friday, 16 July 2021, the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature and the Amajuba District family of municipalities (Newcastle,...

"Illegal cigarette manufacturers are draining the lifeblood out of South Africa's legitimate tobacco farmers, processors, and...

"With international terminals collecting dust and countries further restricting travel to our bushveld luxury businesses, the...

Releasing their findings on Wednesday, 19 May 2021, Stats SA highlights that the annual headline inflation...

"Producing devastating consequences on the economy, but a favourable outcome on people's health—the restrictions on alcohol...

"With Newcastillians already tightening their budgets, motorists will now have to brace themselves for record high...

"Newcastillians have come to accept numerous changes in their daily lives. But what has been the...

"Eskom chief executive officer, André de Ruyter, suspended Tshitangano in February for poor performance and not...

Welcoming the decision, the power utility notes, “This court decision allows for Eskom to recover efficiently...

"As the country focuses on each segment of the past year in bite-size chunks, from politics...

The South Africa Tobacco Transformation Alliance (SATTA) has condemned the call by COSATU for a 100%...

As the corporate landscape of South Africa continues to adapt to life after COVID-19, with several...

Amidst fears of job security and a failing economy, CareerJunction has published its job index for...

Massive changes are heading Newcastle’s way, following the announcement of a multi-million Rand housing project to...

Over recent months, South Africans have faced several, harsh challenges. The state of the country’s economy...

Click the link to read the latest issue of the Newcastillian – Digital Magazine “As the inheritors...

As lockdown regulations ease and thousands of businesses try to re-establish themselves, there are some large corporations...

With a skip in our step, South African smokers exhaled a jubilant-sigh of relief this morning,...