Another hefty fuel price increase predicted for July

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Augustus Consulting

IOL Motoring Staff, 15 June 2020

South African motorists are set to be hit with another hefty fuel price increase from the beginning of July, as international oil prices continue to tick upwards. Read More

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Orange Farm protesters torch water tanks meant for Covid-19 relief

Posted on June 12, 2020 by Augustus Consulting

Botho Molosankwe, IOL News, 11 June 2020

Water tanks that were meant to help Orange Farm residents during the Covid-19 pandemic have been torched. Read More

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Gauteng residents urged to use less water as Vaal Dam dips again

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Augustus Consulting

Eyewitness News, 8 June 2020

Gauteng residents are being urged to use less water as levels at the Vaal Dam levels dip to a record 48.9% low. Read More

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Drought-stricken Northern Cape needs billions for water infrastructure

Posted on June 6, 2020 by Augustus Consulting

News24 Wire, 6 June 2020

Northern Cape Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs MEC Bentley Vass presented these figures during a virtual sitting of Parliament’s Human Settlements Committee on Friday. Read More

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World Environment Day: Covid-19 shows importance of sustainable economy

Posted on June 5, 2020 by Augustus Consulting

Sukaina Ishmail, Cape Argus, 5 June 2020

When commemorating World Environment Day today, attention must be drawn to how the coronavirus pandemic has allowed people realise the importance of investing in the environment to create a more sustainable economy, environmental experts said. Read More

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More South Africans suffering from anxiety, overeating and under-exercising due to Covid-19

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Augustus Consulting

Viwe Ndongeni-Ntlebi, IOL Health, 3 June 2020

Anxiety, overeating and under-exercising, insomnia and depression are all seen as problems arising as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown in South Africa. Read More

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