Gauteng almost running on empty: survey

Posted on October 21, 2024 by Augustus Consulting

SABC News, 21 October 2024

A Gauteng City-Region Observatory (GCRO) survey has revealed that 64% of households in the province believe that the province is on the verge of being without water. Read More

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Vaal Dam levels continue to drop, now below 40%

Posted on October 18, 2024 by Augustus Consulting

Enkosi Selane, The Citizen, 18 October 2024

The Department of Water and Sanitation’s latest weekly report revealed a significant decline in the Vaal Dam’s water capacity levels. Read More

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Act quickly or Gauteng taps will run dry, warns Rand Water

Posted on October 13, 2024 by Augustus Consulting

Gill Gifford, Times Live, 13 October 2024

Gauteng is officially experiencing a water crisis, water storage levels are critical and if consumers don’t quickly implement water saving measures the province is in danger of depleted reservoirs and dry taps. Read More

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Western Cape dam levels at full capacity after winter rainfall

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Augustus Consulting

Vania van der Heever, SABC News, 10 October 2024

The Western Cape Department of Water and Sanitation says dam levels in the province are above 100% capacity. Read More

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Cost of food basket increases by R30

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Augustus Consulting

Sibongile Mashaba, Sowetan Live, 7 October 2024

The cost of the average household food basket increased by nearly R30 in September, with some items prioritised and bought first skyrocketing by up to 11%. Read More

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Competition Commission notes high food prices

Posted on October 5, 2024 by Augustus Consulting

Naledi Ngcobo, SABC News, 4 October 2024

The Competition Commission says it has observed that essential food prices remain high and are increasing at a rate that is unaffordable for low-income households. Read More

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