South Africa's Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources  has announced that the retail price of all grades of petrol will rise by three rand and 27 cents per litre, while diesel is set to increase by six rand and 19 cents per litre. The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa, GIWUSA, has condemned these increases calling them "a robbery in broad daylight,". They argue that workers as well as small businesses are forced to carry the burden of a global energy system characterised conflict, uncertainty and profit. The union is calling for a suspension of all fuel levies. In the context of global developments, how realistic are their demands?For more, Mametlwe Sebei -  President of General Industries Workers Union of South Africa (GIWUSA

<p>South Africa's Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources &nbsp;has announced that the retail price of all grades of petrol will rise by three rand and 27 cents per litre, while diesel is set to increase by six rand and 19 cents per litre. The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa, GIWUSA, has condemned these increases calling them "a robbery in broad daylight,". They argue that workers as well as small businesses are forced to carry the burden of a global energy system characterised conflict, uncertainty and profit. The union is calling for a suspension of all fuel levies. In the context of global developments, how realistic are their demands?For more, Mametlwe Sebei - &nbsp;President of General Industries Workers Union of South Africa (GIWUSA</p>

In-depth financial issues, profiling of African businesses doing well internationally, stocks & market updates.

<p>In-depth financial issues, profiling of African businesses doing well internationally, stocks &amp; market updates.</p>