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South Africa

Employment edges up in Q4 2025

Today at 14:04 PM, via SAnews

Employment edges up in Q4 2025

South Africa recorded an increase in employment in the fourth quarter of 2025, with total jobs rising by 18 000 or 0.2% to 10.55 million in December, from 10.53 million in September.

This is according to the latest Quarterly Employment Statistics released by Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) on Tuesday.

The quarterly gain was driven primarily by growth...

South Africa

Petrol, diesel prices announced

Today at 13:57 PM, via SAnews

Petrol, diesel prices announced

The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (DMPR) has announced that petrol and diesel prices will increase by between R3.06 and R7.51 from midnight.

The increase comes amid government efforts to cushion the blow for consumers through the introduction of a temporary R3 decrease in the general fuel levy.

Prices were widely expected to increase...

Science/Tech

Ozow appoints chief risk and governance officer

Today at 13:59 PM, via ITWeb

Tendi Nyathi moves from her current role as chief legal officer into the newly created position, which consolidates governance, risk and legal functions under one leadership role.

Science/Tech

Government steps in as fuel shock hits

Today at 13:38 PM, via TechCentral

Diesel will still cost up to R7.51/l more from Wednesday despite the intervention as the Iran war roils global markets.

Motoring

Official petrol price increases for April announced

Today at 13:36 PM, via TopAuto

The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has finally announced the official petrol and diesel price increases motorists will face at the pump this Wednesday.