Augustus Consulting Special Project

Food & Water Security in South Africa Media Review

Augustus Consulting monitors reports of food and water security in South Africa, including media articles, blogs, opinion pieces and other announcements. Unless otherwise indicated (such as in articles written by Augustus Consulting), the language and views contained in the search results reflect those of the originating author and/or publication and do not necessarily represent the views of Augustus Consulting. Archived media reviews are available: Water Security and Food Security.

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New Foot-and-Mouth Disease cases confirmed in the Free State

SABC News, 10 October 2025

The Agriculture and Rural Development Department has confirmed new cases of Foot-and-Mouth Disease in the Free State. Read More

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Treasury asked to not fund councils owing water boards

Koena Masale and Michelle Banda, Sowetan Live, 17 September 2025

The water & sanitation ministry is calling on the National Treasury to put in stricter measures to withhold funding for municipalities that default on paying water boards. Read More

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Lower diesel price unlikely to ease pressure of food prices for hungry consumers

Ina Opperman, The Citizen, 3 September 2025

South African consumers are watching the oil price daily, as geopolitical issues in various parts of the world can affect how much we pay for fuel. Read More

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Mahikeng residents take to streets over water issues

SABC News, 25 August 2025

The Public Order Police have dispersed protesting residents of Unit 15 in Mmabatho, outside Mahikeng, with rubber bullets, after they blockaded Bray Road. Read More

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Water department heralds securing $10 billion in funding for Africa

Jarryd Westerdale, The Citizen, 19 August 2025

Minister of Water and Sanitation Pemmy Majodina has celebrated a collective pledge to inject over US$10 billion into African water projects. Read More

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Giwasa calls for strict price controls on essential food

SABC News, 11 August 2025

The General Industries Workers’ Union of South Africa (Giwasa) is calling for strict price controls on essential food items. Read More

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