Makhanda water situation critical- Gift of the Givers

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Augustus Consulting

Kaylynn Palm, Eyewitness News, 23 February 2021

Humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers was called in yet again to assist in Makhanda as parts of the Eastern Cape town go without water for a seventh day. Read More

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New agency set up to oversee water supply countrywide

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Augustus Consulting

Siyabonga Mkhwanazi, IOL Political Bureau, 17 February 2021

Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Lindiwe Sisulu has confirmed that a new agency to oversee the supply of water across the country will be established. Read More

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Land expropriation: Committee set to finalise bill on amendments to Constitution

Posted on February 13, 2021 by Augustus Consulting

Siyabonga Mkhwanazi, IOL Political Bureau, 13 February 2021

Members of the ad hoc committee on land expropriation are set to finalise the Bill on amendments to the Constitution to allow for the expropriation of land without compensation by March. Read More

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Research group denounces exorbitant, unethical increase in food prices during pandemic

Posted on February 8, 2021 by Augustus Consulting

SABC Radio, 8 February 2021

The Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity research group (PMBEJD) says there has been an exorbitant and unethical increase in food prices during the coronavirus pandemic. Read More

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Fresh warning of ‘disruptive’ rains in Limpopo and Mpumalanga

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Augustus Consulting

Nomahlubi Jordaan, Times Live, 31 January 2021

The SA Weather Service has issued an “orange” warning of disruptive rainfall in Mpumalanga and Limpopo between Monday and Tuesday. Read More

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Load-shedding ‘cripples’ water operations in parts of Durban, leaving residents without a drop

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Augustus Consulting

Suthentira Govender, Sowetan Live, 18 January 2021

The eThekwini municipality has blamed load-shedding for several areas in Durban going without water at the weekend. Read More

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