South Africa has 8 million barrels of oil in reserve.
But here is the question that really matters: would it actually help if things got worse? This clip breaks down why that reserve exists, why it is being treated as a last resort, and why the number sounds more comforting than it may actually be. Because in a world of rising oil prices and supply fears, 8 million might be a headline number, but not necessarily a solution. #eNCA
Watch the full episode here: https://www.enca.com/number-day-16-march-2026-8-million
