The rise come as the postal service faces criticism over missing delivery targets.

Here are the five important things happening in South Africa on Tuesday, 7 April.

The US president threatened to take out Iran “in one night” if it does not agree to open the Strait of Hormuz.

Politician recommends fuel duty relief, with Alderney’s prices more than 60% higher than UK average.

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa will receive the credentials of US Ambassador-designate Brent Bozell this week, a step that may signal a tentative easing of strained ties between the two countries. Bozell’s formal accreditation on April 8 comes after months of friction between Pretoria and Washington, including the expulsion last year of South Africa’s ambassador

India’s currency, stocks and growth projections take a beating as the country faces a triple energy shock due to Iran war.

Nations in the region have been keen to reach agreements as their economies are heavily reliant on Middle East energy.

Firms are changing the way they present information on their websites, so they get noticed by AI.

New data shows that one of Johannesburg’s high-end residential areas is becoming a hijacking hotspot in South Africa.

The Green Drop Report for 2025, assessing wastewater management across South Africa, shows a concerning increase in the number of wastewater systems in critical condition.

Stats SA’s latest quarterly employment survey shows that the average monthly salary in South Africa increased to R29,690 in the fourth quarter of the year.