May 5, 2026

Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal With N11 freight costs set to soar and local taxis warning of fare hikes, Newcastle residents brace for the steepest petrol and diesel jump in SA history. Newcastle motorists have until midnight Tuesday, 5 May, to fill up before the biggest single-month fuel hike in South African history hits home. From Wednesday, 6May,…

GLOBAL NEWS OVERVIEW Energy uncertainty, climate shifts, and rising geopolitical tensions shape international agenda WORLD ECONOMY & ENERGY Global markets are bracing for potential increases in energy prices in 2026, with analysts warning that ongoing instability in the Middle East could disrupt key oil supply routes, including the Strait of Hormuz. The World Bank has…