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 Say goodbye to petrol stations as you know them in South Africa South Africa’s forecourt sector is undergoing a monumental shift, as consumers gradually shift away from internal combustion engines and see these locations as retail hubs. According to the latest Forecourt Retail Report 2025/2026 by Nedbank, declining fuel demand, rising costs, and heightened competition are reshaping the forecourt industry. Nedbank Economist Crystal Huntley said that South Africa’s economy is showing early signs of recovery. Lower interest rates, improvements in electricity supply, rail performance and port efficiency support the economy. Consumer spending is also improving, with GDP growth expected to accelerate in 2025, pointing to a slow but steady recovery. That said, global risks remain large, especially geopolitical tensions following the US and Israel’s attacks on Iran, and the Persian nation’s response of shutting down the Strait of Hormuz. The strait carries roughly 20% of the global oil su...

  Beneficiaries in DARK over Easter 2026 SASSA Old-Age Grants With days counting down to Easter 2026 SASSA Old-Age Grants, agency has approved official increases, but little else … It’s a trying time for Easter 2026 SASSA Old-Age Grants. What is usually a highlight on the calendar, the first month beneficiaries receive their increased grant amounts, is proving highly frustrating … Firstly, Easter 2026 SASSA Old-Age Grants will be lower than many had been expecting. This became reality when the National Treasury approved official increases in the 2026 Budget Speech. Government tied them to inflation at  3.4% , while last year’s increases were  4.8% . EASTER 2026 SASSA OLD-AGE GRANTS   Therefore,  South African Social Security Agency  increases for the year amount to just  R80  for the country’s  four-million  old-age beneficiaries: Old-Age Grants 60 to 74 years old –  R2 400  (up from R2 320) Old-Age Grants 75 years an...

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