The General Fuel Levy is R3.93 per litre and the RAF levy R2.18 per litre. Combined they add R6.11 to every litre of petrol and diesel sold in SA.

The new Chinese lemon protocol, under negotiation since 2015, was an important agreement because it opened up major export opportunities for lemons.

At the time of the Apus incident a storm raging across the region caused waves of up to 16 metres, directly in line with the vessel’s route.

The European Union's shipping fuel law – FuelEU Maritime – is currently under discussion in the European Parliament and the Council.

Damage to the line is relatively easy to repair and will take approximately three weeks.

The extent of the damage to the vehicles the Ace had earlier loaded at the Port of Emden in Germany is still not clear.

Customs services will be available during maintenance at land border posts, if assistance is required.

The Department of Forestry Fisheries and Environment has initiated an Environmental Impact Assessment on the ocean dumping aspect of the operation.

According to maritime authority Salvamento Marítimo, the crew of the fishing vessel comprised 16 Spaniards, five Peruvians and three Ghanaians.

Residents owe the city around R8bn, businesses R4bn, and the outstanding amount of R17bn is owed by government departments, entities and embassies. 

Rangel plans to strengthen its logistics services, as well as an expansion plan for sea and air services by opening offices in DBN and Cape CT.

“The latest innovations will play an important part in addressing current and future pandemic risks,” – Icao secretary general, Juan Carlos Salazar.