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Dr Ishmael Poolo, the CEF group chief executive.

The Central Energy Fund’s crucial role in securing energy for South Africans

Through its subsidiaries, the CEF has been a key player for over 60 years in ensuring South Africa’s energy security supply

Cosatu details plans for next week’s cost of living strike

The trade union federation is using protest to demand urgent action from the government to avoid an ‘economic collapse’

Of 87 206 solar geysers procured, only 61 000 were delivered, and fewer than 3 200 were installed.(Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Energy department wastes R20.7-million in bungled solar geyser project

Of 87 206 solar geysers procured, only 61 000 were delivered, and fewer than 3 200 were installed

The department of mineral resources and energy said the new fuel prices would come into effect on Wednesday. (Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Government extends R1.50 general fuel levy reprieve, but also announces steep price increases from June 1

The retail price of petrol will rise by up to R2.43 a litre from Wednesday

The department of mineral resources and energy said the new fuel prices would come into effect on Wednesday. (Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Government still ‘debating’ extension of fuel price relief measures

Fuel prices are expected to increase by at least R3 a litre if the R1.50 reprieve is not extended

The appellate court said the Strategic Fuel Fund tried to play the victim when it was the author of the tainted sale of the country’s entire crude oil reserves. (Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Fuel fund loses appeal on refunding buyers of South Africa’s oil reserves

The appellate court said the Strategic Fuel Fund tried to play the victim when it was the author of the tainted sale of the country’s entire crude oil reserves

Fuel has
become one of the largest monthly expense items for many households.

Why motorists are paying more for petrol

Steep fuel price hikes are the result of higher levies, which came into effect this week, as well as a turbulent international oil market

The consumer price index decreased by 0.1% month-on-month in August, after increasing by 0.9% in July.

Consumer price inflation eased in February

But higher petrol and electricity prices are expected to drive up price inflation throughout the economy

Suspended ANC secretary general Ace Magashule.

Public protector clears Magashule, Joemat-Pettersson

Current ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule has been cleared of allegations that he misled the Free State provincial legislature when he was premier of that province. It follows…

Troubled waters: The SFF’s former acting chief executive, Sibusiso Gamede, received mysterious payments into his personal accounts

Controversial oil reserves sale ‘corrupt’ and ‘dishonest’ court hears

The sale of South Africa’s crude oil reserves is now facing a criminal investigation by the Hawks

The gas is supplied from Mozambique’s Pande-Temane fields through the Rompco pipeline. Photo: Graham Kietzmann/Sasol

Former iGas member accuses Gwede and CEF of interfering

Board members have quit the gas company, accusing the Central Energy Fund of poor governance, and the energy minister of overreach

Striking oil: Richards Bay is the proposed site for a new refinery. The Central Energy Fund is in talks with Saudi Arabia’s Aramco to develop the $10-billion project. (Hoberman Collection/Universal Images/Getty Images)

Giant new refinery: curse or boon?

Saudi’s Aramco is planning an oil refinery in South Africa, but experts say the magaproject is risky

Regulated: Nkululeko Poya faces allegations of corruption and maladministration

Ties that bind: The Poya and Mantashe family link

The department of mineral resources and energy did not explain why the former Railway Safety Regulator CEO, Nkululeko Poya, was appointed to the CEF

Former Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) chief executive officer Nkululeko Poya.

A former CEO who is facing criminal charges has been appointed to the CEF board

Nkululeko Poya admitted to spying on a journalist and his former colleagues — now he’s been appointed to the board of a parastatal

The cost of petrol will fall by more than 60 cents a litre, while diesel users will benefit from reductions of up to R1.50 a litre. . (Oupa Nkosi)

Fuel price set to drop in July

After jumps in the price of petrol and diesel, the AA expects a big drop next month

The electorate needs to know who gives parties money, but the amended Promotion of Access to Information Act and the Political Party Funding Act are in limbo. (David Harrison/M&G)

Dubious comrades sent by the ANC to head parliamentary committees

After being cleared by the ANC’s internal ethics committee, prominent politicians from the Jacob Zuma’s administration are back in Parliament

Dodgy deal: Transnet says it discovered that its Ambrose Park land was being irregularly leased. (Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg/Getty Images)

Fuel terminal project mired in controversy

The energy department seems set on the R200-billion plan, despite Transnet’s concerns over land-leasing irregularities

At midnight the price of petrol 93 (ULP & LRP) will decrease by 58 cents a litre and the price of petrol 95 (ULP &LRP) will drop 72.00c/l. (File photo)

Business interruption due to a breach is top cyber risk concern: Aon Global Cyber Benchmarking Report

The petrol price could drop by about R1.50 a litre, if not more, in December

De Lille said the remaining three members could not form a quorum and that the board was no longer functional. Photo: (David Harrison/M&G)

Dodgy diesel: Shell to quit PetroSA

The desperate state oil company’s ill-conceived bid to refine crude at its gas-to-liquid plant might be the last nail in its coffin

The state-owned petrochemical company has posted losses over the past four years. (Gallo Images)

No end to PetroSA’s woes

​Members of PetroSA’s interim board are at loggerheads with their chairperson, Nhlanhla Gumede