Steel production down by 15.1%

[Helmo Preuss] South African steel production fell by 15.1% year-on-year (y/y) in April to an estimated 570‚000 tons after dropping by 16.6% y/y in February to 515‚000 tons‚ according to World Steel Association data. 22 May 2013 09:14

Cosatu's protest may block freeways

The Congress of SA Trade Unions (Cosatu) will brief the media today (22 May) about its protest against the e-tolls system and the use of labour brokers. 22 May 2013 07:54

SA motor trade sales up 5.1%

Measured at current prices‚ South Africa's motor trade sales increased by 5.1% year-on-year in March according to data released by Statistics SA on Thursday (16 May). 17 May 2013 09:33

Sakhumzi's car rental model working

[Mpho Sibanyoni] While 75% of small businesses fail in the first year, lightweight car rental company Sakhumzi seems to be making progress despite stiff competition. 2 May 2013 06:55

Good news for motorists

Motorists have welcomed the announcement that all grades of petrol will decrease by 73 cents as of next week. 26 Apr 2013 14:26

Harnessing efficient fleets through Tracker, TomTom

Tracker Business and TomTom Business offers the new TomTom Link 510 vehicle-tracking device that helps businesses to contain the rising cost of fuel, harness the full potential of their fleets and make them an efficient, cost saving leg of their business. 22 Apr 2013 10:51

Retail petrol price could be cut by 71c/l in May

[Helmo Preuss] The Department of Minerals and Energy could implement a retail petrol price cut of about 71c/l on 1 May 2013‚ provided the daily over-recovery remains near the 12 April level. The wholesale diesel (0.05% Sulphur) price could fall by a more subdued 49c/l. 17 Apr 2013 13:50

Cape Town tolls "will be different"

The proposed N1-N2 Winelands toll project in Cape Town will be different from Gauteng's e-tolling system, the SA National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) said last week. 15 Apr 2013 08:21

E-tolls add R200 a month to costs

About 90% of motorists travelling on Gauteng roads will pay less than R200 a month on e-tolling‚ the SA National Roads Agency (Sanral) claimed last week. 15 Apr 2013 08:02

Venter flying high as court battle looms

Some days Erik Venter must wonder what he's got himself into. After 17 years in one of the toughest businesses there is, he still gets up every morning and drives to Comair's head office at OR Tambo International Airport for another day of oil prices that cruise as high as any airline, a major competitor on a permanent drip-feed from the state, and the drag of a prolonged global recession. 8 Apr 2013 10:59

Gautrain gobbles government money

In a short space of time the Gautrain has changed Gauteng's public transport landscape. But, despite rising passenger numbers, the project still relies heavily on government subsidies - getting R800m this year alone. 8 Apr 2013 07:09

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Bizcommunity April 1 price freeze is no joke

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Believe it or not, we've made the decision to freeze most of our rates for 2013! This is not an April Fool's prank but a strategic decision in line with our core objectives to assist businesses to grow and thrive via our portfolio of publishing platforms. 26 Mar 2013 10:37

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If you're content, we're content

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] "Content" is currently on everybody's lips, with everyone from the existing media to brand owners and individuals being encouraged to become content providers. Bizcommunity has been ahead of the content curve for over a decade. 18 Mar 2013 09:03

Bulk exports up by 11,5%

[Helmo Preuss] SA's bulk export volumes rose by 11.5% year-on-year (y/y) in February to 11.9-million tons (Mt) after dropping by 12.7% y/y in January to 11.8Mt according to figures released by Transnet National Ports Authority 11 Mar 2013 07:24