R30 for a litre of petrol, and government coming after people who smoke and drive home from restaurants

The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), which owns, operates, and manages South Africa’s nine commercial airports, generated a profit of R1.2 billion in the last financial year.

Passenger numbers have recovered to 98% of their pre-pandemic levels to reach 20.5 million, leading to increased flight frequencies, larger aircraft, and new routes from over 15 airlines.

ACSA reported total revenue of R8.8 billion for the 2025/2026 financial year, an increase of 11.6% from the previous year.

Oil prices saw their biggest drop in more than a week on signs that Middle East supply has risen to near pre-war levels.

Saudi Arabia has resumed flows through a key pipeline that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz. Brent Crude oil dropped from $106 per barrel on 24 September to $95 per barrel on 30 September.

Prices improved amid a lack of further escalation from Iran and delays in the USA’s plans to curb diesel exports. However, prices are still much higher than pre-war levels.

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Government coming after people who smoke and drive home from restaurants: The South African government is working on new laws to further restrict the use of alcohol and tobacco products for motorists. The Portfolio Committee on Health is considering laws that would effectively ban smoking in private and public vehicles, while the Department of Transport is moving ahead with its plans to reduce the legal alcohol limit to zero for drivers [TopAuto].

R30 for a litre of petrol in South Africa: The latest data from the Central Energy Fund shows that petrol is now likely to cross the R30 per litre mark for the very first time in October. Petrol is set to increase by R3.12 per litre, while diesel is facing a hike of R3.13 per litre. [MyBroadband].

Ramaphosa announces 90-day plan to fix streetlights: President Cyril Ramaphosa has laid out a four-point plan to address violence against women in South Africa. One of these points directs all municipalities to perform an audit to identify broken streetlights and unsafe transport routes, and then address these issues. [BusinessTech].

Jetour launches new G700 in China: Chery’s Jetour brand has launched the new G700 SUV in its home market. Positioned above the T1 and T2, the G700 is a premium Adventure SUV with a plug-in hybrid powertrain and features like a massive 35.4-inch central display. [CarNewsChina].

Toyota eyes selling Rolls-Royce competitor globally: Toyota has plans to launch the Century, a prestigious brand used by Japanese royals, CEOs, and politicians, in markets around the world. Century has been around since the 1960s and is seen as Japan’s premier luxury car brand. [Bloomberg].