South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Tuesday, 27 February 2024

We’ve got the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa on Tuesday, 27 February 2024.

The latest fuel projections for March 2024 still show that bad news lies ahead for diesel and petrol car owners next week.

Eskom power generating woes have hit companies hard, with Durban businessman Vivian Reddy revealing he spends R15 million a year on diesel generators.

Privately-owned Zambian-owned airline Proflight Zambia has increased the frequency of its flights into Cape Town.

The public has been urged not to share misleading information about the missing seven-year-old child, Joslin Smith, on social media. 

TODAY’S LATEST NEWS IN SOUTH AFRICA, Friday Tuesday, 27 February 2024

Fuel price UPDATE: Petrol, diesel forecast for NEXT WEEK

The latest fuel projections from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) for March 2024 still shows that BAD news lies ahead for diesel and petrol car owners.

The data is trending towards an increase for both diesel and petrol prices at the pumps.

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R15m for diesel to keep luxury mall lit during load shedding

Eskom power generating woes has hit companies hard, with Durban businessman Vivian Reddy revealing he spends R15 million a year on diesel generator.

The hefty bill however, is for just one of his developments, the Oceans Mall.

Reddy was among several businessman who engaged with Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa regarding challenges faced by companies due to load shedding.

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Airline increases Cape Town flight schedule: See here

Here is some more good news for Cape Town! Regional airline Proflight Zambia has introduced another direct flight to Cape Town.

This is set to benefit the city’s tourism sector, which is seeing phenomenal growth in visitor numbers.

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Public warned not to share false information about Joslin Smith

The public has been urged not to share misleading information about missing seven-year-old child, Joslin Smith on social media. 

Little Joslin went missing from her community of Diazville in Sladanha Bay on Monday last week.

Search efforts by an integrated police task team, along with community members and various organisations are continuing this week. 

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LATEST NEWS: WEATHER FORECAST, Tuesday, 27 February 2024

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