Petrol price predictions: Expect good and bad fuel news in January

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Augustus Consulting

Faizel Patel, The Citizen, 18 December 2024

There may be good and bad news for motorists with a possible decrease in the diesel price, but an increase in the petrol price. Read More

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Joburg water outage: Valves stolen in Soweto, further restoration delays expected

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Augustus Consulting

 Jarryd Westerdale, The Citizen, 17 December 2024

Vandalism risks delaying water restoration in Johannesburg’s suburbs after the shutdown over the long weekend. Read More

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Lesotho and SA clash over new term for water project CEO

Posted on December 14, 2024 by Augustus Consulting

Brian Sokutu, The Citizen, 14 December 2024

Amid tension between South Africa and Lesotho over the reappointment of Tente Tente as CEO of the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA), an economist yesterday warned a collapse of the water supply could have significant consequences for the Gauteng economy. Read More

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Water crisis: Concerns raised over Rand Water’s 86-hour planned repairs in Joburg

Posted on December 11, 2024 by Augustus Consulting

Oratile Mashilo, The Citizen, 11 December 2024

Several suburbs are facing a weekend without water as Rand Water begins an 86-hour water shutdown on Friday. Read More

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Communities call for action on water supply failures in Northern Cape

Posted on December 10, 2024 by Augustus Consulting

SABC News, 10 December 2024

The Nama Khoi Local Municipality in the Northern Cape is calling on the Human Rights Commission and the Water and Sanitation Department to hold the Vaal Central Water Board accountable for failing to provide basic water services. Read More

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Rand Water urges consumers to save water

Posted on December 9, 2024 by Augustus Consulting

SABC News, 9 December 2024

Rand Water has urged consumers to save water while it continues to maintain its infrastructure. Read More

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