Consumers faced higher costs in May as rising fuel prices pushed inflation to its highest level in nearly two years, despite continued relief in several food categories. Annual consumer inflation rose to 4.5% in May 2026, up from 4.0% in April, according to figures released by Statistics South Africa. The increase marks the highest inflation
The Malawi government has launched a voluntary repatriation programme for citizens in South Africa following reports of vigilante attacks targeting foreign nationals in parts of the country. The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and the Malawi High Commission in Pretoria estimate that about 10,000 Malawians were
Energy security, fuel stability and regulatory compliance dominated discussions at the Fuel Industry Imbizo, where government and industry leaders met to assess challenges in the petroleum sector. Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe said global instability continues to place pressure on energy markets and fuel supply chains. “This Imbizo comes at a critical