Stadium Management concedes over 100 000 people entered FNB Stadium for last derby

Kashifa Ancer, campaign manager of DGMTs Alcohol Harms Reduction campaign said longer hours increase alcohol related harm including violence and road injuries. While the trust acknowledged concerns about economic impact she said public health costs must also count, that alcohol sales need to be done in moderation.

Economist Azar Jammine said government's ability to provide further fuel levy relief is constrained by the cost of previous interventions.

Economist Peter Baur believes the budget will be heavily influenced by energy costs, particularly fuel prices.

Homeowners in Dube, Soweto, say the possible removal of foreign nationals operating spaza shops could significantly affect their livelihoods, as many depend on rental income from the businesses and tenants occupying their properties.

13 newly hired radiographers based in the Johannesburg district have gone without pay for 6 months since their inception at work. They cite growing debt and financial crisis without no pay.