Recent heavy rains have raised Western Cape dam levels by 13%

Mwangi Githahu, Cape Argus, 7 July 2021

The heavy rainfall in the past week has seen the average level of dams in the province rise by 13% from 55% to nearly 68%, according to Local Government and Environmental Affairs MEC Anton Bredell. Read More

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Rand Water’s infrastructure failure affecting areas of Tshwane

James Mahlokwane, Pretoria News, 7 July 2021

Infrastructure failure in Rand Water’s Palmiet boosters pumping station has started affecting some residential areas north of Tshwane, leading the City to urge residents to reduce their water consumption to avoid possible shortages. Read More

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Electricity and petrol hikes

Tshego Lepule, Weekend Argus, 4 July 2021

It’s a bleak July for cash-strapped consumers as the electricity and petrol price hikes will impact on the already high food prices. Read More

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Fuel price increase poised to punish motorists in July

Sowetan Live, 29 June 2021

Users of all grades of fuel will pay more in July when the mineral resources and energy department officially adjusts the prices of fuels later this week. Read More

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Gqeberha farmers decry drought as dam water levels hit all-time low

SABC News, 26 June 2021

Dry July! A termed coined by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality in the Eastern Cape, is becoming a frightening reality for the people of Gqeberha. Read More

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Rising costs of essential foods influenced by some global trends, says economist

Sifiso Zulu, Eyewitness News, 24 June 2021

There’s been a drastic rise in the prices of essential food items like cooking oil and tomatoes. Read More

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