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Johannesburg's small business owners face simultaneous pressures from elevated electricity tariffs, fuel costs, and supplier expenses that erode already-thin margins. Weak consumer demand prevents price increases, leaving businesses vulnerable. Business Unity South Africa and the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry are urging government intervention to support the SME sector.