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Fuel prices set to decrease
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South Africans can look forward to lower fuel prices from Wednesday, following the global drop in crude and a stronger rand.
Month-end data from the Central Energy Fund is pointing to petrol price decreases of between 62 cents per litre for 93 Unleaded and 66 cents for 95 Unleaded.
Diesel prices are expected to drop by between R1.36 and R1.49.
The department’s spokesperson, Robert Maake, says these cuts will bring the coastal prices of 95 Unleaded and 50ppm diesel to their lowest levels since February 2022:
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Month-end data from the Central Energy Fund is pointing to petrol price decreases of between 62 cents per litre for 93 Unleaded and 66 cents for 95 Unleaded.
Diesel prices are expected to drop by between R1.36 and R1.49.
The department’s spokesperson, Robert Maake, says these cuts will bring the coastal prices of 95 Unleaded and 50ppm diesel to their lowest levels since February 2022:
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Cape Town hosts Tweede Nuwe Jaar event
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Cape Town is gearing up to host the official Tweede Nuwe Jaar event today.
The event will feature 20,000 performers to march along Somerset Road in a free street parade open to the public.
The Kaapse Klopse tradition is a valued part of the Western Cape’s cultural heritage.
Cultural Affairs and Sport MEC Ricardo Mackenzie says authorities confirmed permits and event management are coordinated to ensure a safe, inclusive, and vibrant celebration.
The event will feature 20,000 performers to march along Somerset Road in a free street parade open to the public.
The Kaapse Klopse tradition is a valued part of the Western Cape’s cultural heritage.
Cultural Affairs and Sport MEC Ricardo Mackenzie says authorities confirmed permits and event management are coordinated to ensure a safe, inclusive, and vibrant celebration.
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Paris world’s most attractive city
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Paris has been named the world’s most attractive city for the fifth consecutive year.
The French capital once again secured the top position in the Top 100 City Destinations Index compiled by data analytics firm Euromonitor International.
The index assesses leading global cities based on criteria including tourism performance, sustainability, economic strength, and health and safety.
The French capital once again secured the top position in the Top 100 City Destinations Index compiled by data analytics firm Euromonitor International.
The index assesses leading global cities based on criteria including tourism performance, sustainability, economic strength, and health and safety.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.48 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,331.79 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 92,434.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.48 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,331.79 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 92,434.00.
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