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MEDIA RELEASE | ‘Fuel relief offers short-term relief, not a long-term solution to South Africa’s energy vulnerability’

Posted on by Zero Carbon Charge
30
Apr

Date: 29 April 2026 Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE) welcomes government’s extension of short-term fuel levy relief measures aimed at cushioning consumers from rising fuel prices, but cautions that these interventions  do not address the underlying structural challenge facing South Africa’s transport economy. National Treasury has extended the temporary fuel levy reduction of up to R3…

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From Oil Crisis to Energy Independence: Why renewable energy infrastructure is a good business

Posted on by Zero Carbon Charge
16
Apr

By Andries Malherbe Global events continue to translate directly into local fuel costs. Within weeks of geopolitical disruption, South African motorists are feeling the impact at the pump. Recent increases, with petrol rising by over R3 per litre and diesel by more than R7, with more increases expected reinforce a persistent reality that South Africa’s…

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Electric mobility can bring predictability to international energy disruptions

Posted on by Zero Carbon Charge
26
Mar

The energy and oil crises of the 1970s were triggered by conflict in the Middle East, with a global impact on the availability of fuel and increased inflationary pressure worldwide. In South Africa, there was strict fuel rationing, speed limits reduced to 80km/h, and no fuel was sold between 18:00 and 06:00, or on weekends….

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IN THE MEDIA

JOBURG {ETC} | Sanral Wants a Piece of the Pie: Farmers, EV Chargers Fight Back Against ‘Overreach’ on Roadside Business

Posted on by Zero Carbon Charge
26
Mar

The Amendments The proposed changes, published in the Government Gazette on 23 February , would allow Sanral to: Regulate business types, locations, and operators on private land Participate in the business of providing EV charging stations Levy a percentage of business turnover (possibly up to 10% ) Limit rights to 10 years , subject to review The comment period closes on 25…

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Media Statement

CHARGE formally objects to SANRAL RSF policy amendments, which will undermine EV infrastructure rollout

Posted on by Zero Carbon Charge
25
Mar

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 25 March 2026 In its submission, CHARGE argues that the draft policy, in its current form, risks undermining private sector investment, delaying critical infrastructure rollout, and creating regulatory uncertainty at a pivotal moment in South Africa’s transition to electric mobility. CHARGE’s submission raises several core objections to the draft policy, including:…

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PRESS RELEASE: Zimi and CHARGE Holdings partner to electrify freight along N3 corridor

Posted on by Zero Carbon Charge
17
Mar

Zimi and Zero Carbon Holdings (CHARGE Holdings) are proud to announce a three-year agreement to support the rollout of electric freight operations along South Africa’s N3 corridor. The partnership aims to accelerate EV logistics along one of South Africa’s most critical transport routes. Andries Malherbe (co-founder of CHARGE) and Michael Maas (founder of Zimi) Zimi…

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