Petrol price relief and drinking age increase

The 10 biggest stories you may have missed on BusinessTech this week. Even as tensions continue over the Hamas-Israel war in the Middle East, over-recoveries in local fuel prices are not flipping - which is great news for South African motorists. [BusinessTech logo]( [Top stories this week]( [◼ Big petrol price cut coming next week]( Even as tensions continue over the Hamas-Israel war in the Middle East, over-recoveries in local fuel prices are not flipping - which is great news for South African motorists. [◼ Big changes for alcohol laws in South Africa still coming – including a push to increase the drinking age]( Substantial changes to South Africa's alcohol industry could be on the cards. [◼ We taste-tested the new Mr Beast chocolate in South Africa against local favourites – and the winner was clear]( We tried out the new Mr Beast chocolate bars in a blind taste-test against Cadbury's, Beacon, Nestle and Lindt - this is how it scored. [◼ SARS says sorry to taxpayers]( The South African Revenue Service sent out threatening messages to taxpayers this week - something which it now regrets. [◼ This is the busiest mall in South Africa – situated in the country’s shopping capital]( South Africa clearly has a mall hotspot - with more developments in the works despite the challenging economic environment. [◼ Another new state-owned company for South Africa a step closer to reality]( Another controversial law has passed through the National Assembly. [◼ New R1.4 billion shopping mall taking shape in South Africa]( Work is progressing on a major retail development that will anchor a new precinct that will be the heart of a R30 billion new city in KZN. [◼ Good news for take-home pay in South Africa]( 2023 could be a better year for employment and remuneration in South Africa compared to 2022. [◼ New R84 billion smart city launching soon in South Africa]( Development is progressing on residential units which will form part of a massive new smart city being built in Gauteng. [◼ Government lays the blame for South Africa’s maths and literacy crisis]( The Department of Basic Education has responded to a recent report that flagged the worrying levels of proficiency among teachers in South Africa. [Facebook]([Twitter]([LinkedIn]([YouTube]( [Manage your Preferences]( • [View PDF]( • [Pause Subscription]( • [View Online]( This email was sent to {EMAIL} on 29-10-2023 is intended for opt-in communication only. If you feel this email is unsolicited please [report it]( to us Email Powered By Everlytic