
R17 per litre price shock on the cards for South Africa in May
Just as South Africans sucked up a record petrol and diesel price hike on Wednesday, fuel recovery data for the start of the new month shows an even bigger blow is to come.
THURSDAY, 02 APRIL 2026, 08:46

Just as South Africans sucked up a record petrol and diesel price hike on Wednesday, fuel recovery data for the start of the new month shows an even bigger blow is to come.

Collections is usually seen as the point of failure, but it’s not where the problem starts.

South Africans will have to pay up to R600 more per tank in April compared to last month as a result of record price hikes in fuel.

Following the launch of four new Smart ID branches in March, Standard Bank has now expanded the service to 30 branches nationwide.

Topps Tiles says eight stores have already closed – with the rest to shut over the next six months.

Waterfall School of Business (WSB) has entered into a partnership with CompTIA in a development that is particularly significant for South African students seeking internationally recognised credentials.

Premier’s acquisition of RFG has led to 53 iconic South African brands now being housed in one massive listed entity.

Iconic global drink giant, Coca-Cola, has pledged R17.6 billion in planned investment in South Africa over the next three and a half years.

Handing over your car for service means entrusting your safety to others – but in a crowded aftermarket, trust isn’t always easy to find.

The announcement comes days after former CEO Pieter Elbers quit in the backdrop of a flight cancellation crisis.