Yogashen Pillay

Journalist

South Africa's electricity supply remains constrained as load shedding looms for winter

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South Africa's electricity supply remains under severe strain as the Energy Availability Factor hovers around 57. 5%. With ongoing loadshedding risks and increased ...

Experts warn of winter power woes after latest Eskom setback

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Energy experts analyse the recent unexpected load shedding by Eskom, highlighting the causes and potential solutions to ensure system reliability.

Nersa approves 12. 74% tariff increase for Eskom direct customers

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Ratepayers express concerns over Nersa's approval of a 12. 74% tariff increase for Eskom direct customers, highlighting the financial strain on low-income households ...

Tax Justice SA urges Finance Minister to combat illicit trade, not raise sin taxes

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Tax Justice South Africa said that Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana must resist the temptation to impose unsustainable ‘sin tax’.

Energy experts warn Nersa of the dangers of approving Eskom’s 36% tariff hike

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Nersa is expected to make Eskom tariff application soon.

Minister Mantashe to release the 2024 Mine Health and Safety Statistics

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The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources said on Wednesday that Minister Gwede Mantashe will on Thursday, 23 January 2025 release the Mine Health and Safety ...

Zimbabwe lifts ban on cloven-hoofed animal imports from South Africa

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Zimbabwe lifting the ban on the importation of cloven-hoofed animals and their products from some provinces in South Africa

Consumers face rising maize prices amid tight supplies and drought impact

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South Africa faces significant white maize price increases in early 2025, with prices already up 55% year-on-year, as drought impacts force first imports since 2017. ...

South Africa prepares for interest rate cut amid uncertainty from Trump’s presidency

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Economists remain confident of a 25 basis points interest rate cut in South Africa later this month.

New road traffic law aims to boost anti-corruption measures

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The new law will see strict rules enforced on training centres and driving licence testing centres, examiners for driving licences or vehicles, and traffic officers. ...

First fuel price hike in six months on the cards

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The predicted price hike is attributed to a weaker Rand and higher Brent crude oil prices due to the conflict in the Middle East.

Big increases in SA medical aid fees causes alarm

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Medical inflation cited as key factor behind rise in contributions.

Experts issue two-pot withdrawal warning

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Trade unions and financial experts have warned the public to be mindful of the impact on their retirement fund when withdrawing money in terms of the two-pot savings ...

Big fuel price drop still on cards for October

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Experts say a fifth consecutive fuel price drop remains on the cards for October, with the current mid-month data indicating that the price could decrease by more ...

Fourth consecutive fuel price decrease expected in September

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The Automobile Association (AA) said that fuel prices were set to decrease across the board in September, marking it the fourth consecutive time this year that fuel ...

Alarm bells ring as new data shows online gambling gripping SA’s youth

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Concerns have been raised after new research indicated an increase in online gambling among the youth. Experts say access to smartphones and laptops, along with ...

Big petrol price drop tipped for July

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Economists are predicting a big drop in petrol and diesel prices next month, adding that it will bring much-needed relief to under-pressure consumers.

Concern over Sassa’s new biometric verification process

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Civil society groups fear that a new biometric system to prevent ID fraud could hamper social grant payments.

Good news for consumers as fuel price expected to decrease in June

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Experts believe that the predicted decrease for petrol will be around 60 cents a litre, while diesel is expected to decrease by around 74 cents a litre,

AA expects an increase in the petrol price in May

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Data from the Central Energy Fund indicates that the price of fuel will increase again, by 37 or 38 c/litre, in May, the AA says.

Nine days without load shedding due to less demand, say experts

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Energy experts have cautioned consumers against celebrating the nine days the country has gone without load shedding.

AKA murder accused says he was assaulted by police

Yogashen Pillay|Published

A KwaZulu-Natal taxi owner accused of murdering Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane claims he was assaulted by the police after his arrest.

Interest rate cut not yet on the cards, say economists

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Economists say interest rates are likely to remain unchanged when the Monetary Policy Committee meets this month, due to inflation being at over 5% and the weaker ...

Transporters still experiencing major delays at Port of Durban

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The influx of trucks into the Port of Durban had led to the announcement of a R233 million investment to rehabilitate roads at the port.

Possible VAT hike would hit consumers

Yogashen Pillay|Published

As government looks to raise R15bn in tax revenue, a 0. 5% increase has been suggested.