Many struggling with high cost of food

Jeanette Chabalala, Times Live, 28 March 2025

Sarah Makgato says she spends up to R1,700 on groceries. Read More

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Water should be supplied through pipes, not trucks – Ramaphosa

Koena Mashale, Sowetan Live, 27 March 2025

President Cyril Ramaphosa says there is no dignity if people are forced to stand in the street waiting for trucks to deliver water to them. Read More

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Water infrastructure overhaul underway to secure SA’s future

 Thando Nondywana, The Citizen, 27 March 2025

Ongoing water challenges are being addressed as government ramps up efforts to improve infrastructure and supply, Minister of Water and Sanitation Pemmy Majodina says. Read More

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Farmers hope for rain while flood risks loom

Marizka Coetzer, The Citizen, 24 March 2025

Some farmers were still praying for the last drops of rain before the turn of the season, while Vaal Dam levels in the Free State continued to increase, raising fears among residents of another flood. Read More

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SA faces climate funding crisis as US exits Just Energy Transition Partnership

Brian Sokutu, The Citizen, 11 March 2025

US President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the multibillion-rand Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) was yesterday described as a major setback by experts. Read More

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Vaal Dam at 97%, could it reach 100% milestone by the weekend?

Enkosi Selane, The Citizen, 5 March 2025

The Vaal Dam is rapidly approaching its maximum storage capacity, with current water levels standing at an impressive 97.73% as of Wednesday. Read More

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