Friday Focus | Tongaat court date looms, power crisis and fuel hike

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KwaDukuza has launched an electricity amnesty as losses exceed R400 million a year. Tongaat Hulett heads to court next month to decide its future, with major implications for the North Coast sugar industry and jobs. Government is moving to regulate short-term rentals. Property owners have until 15 April to object to new valuations. A sharp fuel price hike is expected in April.
30 Mar English South Africa Leisure · Business

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