Despite recent rains KZN dam levels continue to decline

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Augustus Consulting

Thobeka Ngema, Daily News, 10 September 2020

Spring has sprung but not for KZN dam levels which have been affected by the season change according to the Department of Water and Sanitation in the province. Read More

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Ramaphosa: We will speed up process of giving women access to land

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Augustus Consulting

Kgomotso Modise, Eyewitness News, 10 August 2020

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that government departments will now have to give reports on the percentage of women awarded tenders for public procurement. Read More

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Coronavirus pandemic worsens SA’s already fragile economy: Report

Posted on August 1, 2020 by Augustus Consulting

Amina Accram, SABC News, 31 July 2020

Persistent electricity shortages, rising government debt, and policy uncertainty will continue to hold back investment and underscore low growth for South Africa in 2020. This is according to a newly-released report. Read More

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South Africa loses 3 000 jobs in first quarter – Stats SA

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Augustus Consulting

ANA Reporter, 28 July 2020

South Africa shed 3,000 jobs in the non-agriculture sector in the first quarter of the year, the national statistics agency said on Tuesday. Read More

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Sisulu sounds alarm of debt crisis at SA’s water boards

Posted on July 23, 2020 by Augustus Consulting

Jason Felix, News24, 23 July 2020

Human Settlement, Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has revealed debt owed to the country’s water boards by municipalities now stands at more than R10 billion. Read More

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SA farmers rap repeal of state of disaster for drought

Posted on July 18, 2020 by Augustus Consulting

Reuters, 18 July 2020

South Africa, one of the 30 most water-scarce countries in the world, has revoked its classification of drought as a national disaster, drawing criticism from the agricultural sector. Read More

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