Diesel prices in South Africa shot up by R1.40 a litre today (2 November), with alarm bells ringing for further pain coming in December.
The security industry is threatening to go on strike, leaving private and public infrastructure unguarded if wage demands are not met.
Employees have changed how they do business but employers are pushing for South Africans to return to the office with ultimatums.
As many South African's lack the the luxury to quit their jobs, having the necessary tools to negotiate a better salary is more important than ever.