Category Archives: Food Security

Relief on the cards for motorists as petrol price drops next week

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintVeronica Mokhoali, Eyewitness News, 31 December 2022 2023 looks like the year that just keeps on giving and it comes bearing gifts for motorists already. Read More

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Fuel price figures confirmed by department a positive start to 2023

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintCitizen Reporter, 31 December 2022 The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has confirmed a significant drop in fuel prices to kick off 2023. Read More

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No load shedding on New Year’s Eve

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintStephen Tau, The Citizen, 30 December 2022 As was the case on Christmas Day, load shedding will be suspended on New Year’s Eve. Read More

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Permanent stage 4 load shedding in 2023 a possibility

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintReitumetse Makwea, The Citizen, 29 December 2022 Eskom’s outlook for load shedding looks bleak for 2023, with some experts warning that the country’s electricity crisis could go as bad as a permanent average stage 4 load shedding – and an … Continue reading →

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Loadshedding update: Further breakdowns sees the return of stage 4

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintCitizen Reporter, 28 December 2022 Due to the breakdown of four generating units and delays in returning some units to service, Stage 4 loadshedding will be implemented with immediate effect until 05:00 in the morning. Read More

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WC farmers worried about impact of power cuts on this season’s crop harvest

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintLauren Isaacs, Eyewitness News, 28 December 2022 Some farmers in the Western Cape said that they were worried about how badly the ongoing power cuts would impact on this season’s crop harvest. Read More

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