Bad news for public holidays and Petrol price relief and

Here are the biggest stories you may have missed this past week. Heritage Day falls on a Tuesday this year, which could potentially be quite disruptive for business operations - and 2025 has a bitter pill in store for South Africans in general. [BusinessTech logo]( [Top stories this week]( [◼ Bad news for public holidays in South Africa]( Heritage Day falls on a Tuesday this year, which could potentially be quite disruptive for business operations - and 2025 has a bitter pill in store for South Africans in general. [◼ R4.62 petrol price relief for South Africa]( Expected petrol and diesel price cuts next week are adding on to the rands and cents wiped off local prices since last year. [◼ The new petrol stations taking over South Africa – backed by a billionaire]( Glencore’s Astron Energy has invested billions in overhauling its petrol station network in South Africa. [◼ Warning for unmarried couples in South Africa]( South Africans who have a life-long partner but are not married must ensure that they have a plan in place in the event of their death. [◼ Big petrol price cut hitting next week – with more to come](A significant shift in global oil markets should bring good news for petrol prices in the months ahead - with a big cut coming next week.?utm_source=everlytic&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=businesstech) [◼ Great news for ID applications in South Africa]( The Department of Home Affairs says it has cleared its ID application backlog and urged South Africans to come and collect the vital document. [◼ Major international bank quits South Africa]( UK-based HSBC has concluded an agreement to transfer its South African operations to FirstRand and Absa, marking its exit from the country. [◼ How much you would have if you invested R1,000 in Woolworths, Pick n Pay, Shoprite, and Spar at the start of 2024]( The share prices of South Africa's biggest food retailers have shown mixed results since the start of the year. [◼ Big changes coming for TV licences in South Africa]( The SABC plans to do away with TV licences amid its financial woes, and has proposed several new funding mechanisms. [◼ South Africa’s ‘grey vehicle’ problem]( South Africa is seeing an influx of illegally imported cars, with major impacts for the economy and road user safety. [Facebook]([Twitter]([LinkedIn]([YouTube]( [Manage your preferences or unsubscribe]( • [View PDF]( • [Pause Subscription]( • [View Online]( This email was sent to {EMAIL} on 29-09-2024 This is intended for opt-in communication only. If you feel this email is unsolicited please [report it]( to us Email Powered By Everlytic