The relief programme is building on its previous successes, which has seen an average of 250 beneficiaries per annum.
The price of diesel and petrol goes up on Wednesday as oil production cuts and a weaker rand buoy the market.
The budget carefully managed the strategic dance between maintaining fiscal responsibility and allocating resources with precision.
Average container spot freight rates registered the highest-ever weekly increase of $500 in the last week of December.
Investors will be able to claim back funds for money spent on electric and hydrogen powered vehicles.
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says most of the R15bn additional revenue needed will be collected from personal income taxpayers.
Neighbouring countries do not impose these taxes, making fuel cheaper there than in South Africa, which supplies them, says the AA.
The constrained financial climate and rising debt servicing costs are putting the budget under pressure.
Last year’s Q4 volume moved to the Port of Saldanha decreased by 19% because of TFR.
Tax collection efforts bear fruit as they outperform the regional average.
Gauteng premier promises to announce more jobs.
