Land expropriation process deadline looming

Posted on August 7, 2021 by Augustus Consulting

Siyabonga Mkhwanazi, IOL Political Bureau, 7 August 2021

The ANC does not believe there will be any further requests to extend the lifespan of the Ad Hoc Committee on Land Expropriation. Read More

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SA can’t be left behind in responding to climate change: Ramaphosa

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Augustus Consulting

Mercedes Besent, SABC News, 30 July 2021

President Cyril Ramaphosa says a just energy transition amid the global threat of climate change should take the interest of communities into account by coming up with bold and clear goals. Read More

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Motorists to be hit with hefty fuel price increase in August

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Augustus Consulting

Sowetan Live, 30 July 2021

All fuel types will be more expensive in August when the department of mineral resources and energy adjusts fuel prices. Read More

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High food prices continue to hurt low-income families

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Augustus Consulting

Given Majola, IOL Business Report, 29 July 2021

The household food baskets for Durban, Cape Town and Pietermaritzburg increased marginally this month by R31.87, R51.28 and R12.04, respectively, while those of Joburg and Springbok declined marginally by R28.45 and R21.03, respectively, according to the Household Affordability Index compiled by the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group (PMBEJD). Read More

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Government declares national disaster over drought in several provinces

Posted on July 20, 2021 by Augustus Consulting

Staff Reporter, Sowetan Live, 20 July 2021

The government on Tuesday declared the drought in several provinces as a “national disaster”. Read More

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Northern KZN farms hard hit by looters who went after livestock

Posted on July 20, 2021 by Augustus Consulting

Sakhiseni Nxumalo, The Mercury, 20 July 2021

Farms in the King Cetshwayo District Municipality, which includes uMhlathuze, uMfolozi, and uMlalazi municipalities, were severely impacted by acts of looting and arson last week. Read More

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