Joburg Water gets tough on illegal connections

Posted on November 29, 2024 by Augustus Consulting

Koena Mashale, Sowetan Live, 28 November 2024

Joburg Water is grappling with a problem of illegal connections and is often met with resistance from residents when it sets out to disconnect them. Read More

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Consumer inflation dips sharply in October

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Augustus Consulting

Naledi Ngcobo, SABC News, 20 November 2024

Data released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) shows that consumer price inflation declined sharply to a four-year low from 3.8% in September to 2.8% in October 2024. Read More

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Johannesburg Water to throttle supply from 14 November

Posted on November 11, 2024 by Augustus Consulting

Jarryd Westerdale, The Citizen, 11 November 2024

Despite the Vaal Dam dropping to nearly 30% of its capacity, the minister of water and sanitation says Gauteng has more than enough water. Read More

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Heatwave worsens drought conditions for Limpopo’s livestock farmers

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Augustus Consulting

SABC News, 8 November 2024

Livestock farmers in some parts of Limpopo say the heatwave has exacerbated the drought conditions in the province. The province experienced a spate of severe heatwaves last week. Read More

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J’oburg water crisis worsens as authorities scramble for solutions

Posted on November 5, 2024 by Augustus Consulting

Enkosi Selane, The Citizen, 5 November 2024

The City of Johannesburg’s (COJ) water woes are intensifying, with reservoir levels dropping dangerously low and authorities implementing restrictions to manage dwindling supplies. Read More

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Inflation cools again in September for the fourth consecutive month

Posted on October 23, 2024 by Augustus Consulting

Ina Opperman, The Citizen, 23 October 2024

Inflation cooled again for a fourth consecutive month, easing to 3.8% in September from 4.4% in August. Read More

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