The Kimberley Prospector

Day: May 11, 2026

Trucking sector warns of closures as diesel costs hit record highs

Trucking sector warns of closures as diesel costs hit record highs

South Africans may face another food inflation wave as soaring diesel prices push up farming and transport costs, with the road freight industry warning that some operators could shut down under mounting pressure. Read more: Trucking sector warns of closures as diesel costs hit record highs

Tyson Road blocked in Galeshewe protest over electricity outage

Tyson Road blocked in Galeshewe protest over electricity outage

Residents in Galeshewe blocked Tyson Road with burning tyres and rocks on Monday morning after a weekend power outage left parts of Ward 33 without electricity during icy weather conditions. Read more: Tyson Road blocked in Galeshewe protest over electricity outage

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