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South Africa Extends Fuel Levy Relief, Public Reacts Positively

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Johannesburg, April 30 (IANS) The South African government’s decision to extend its temporary fuel levy relief has drawn a positive, albeit cautious, reaction from the public. Many have seen the measure as much-needed “breathing room” amidst persistent cost-of-living pressures.Earlier this week, the National Treasury and the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources confirmed that the temporary three rand (about 0.18 US dollars) per litre reduction in the general fuel levy for petrol will re…