Consumer inflation slows to 3%

Posted on March 18, 2026 by Augustine

Naledi Ngcobo, SABC News, 18 March 2026

There’s good news for consumers as inflation eased from 3.5% in January to 3% in February. Read More

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Government steps up fight against corruption in water sector

Posted on March 5, 2026 by Augustus Consulting

SABC News, 5 March 2026

National Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Andy Mothibi has issued a stern warning to so‑called water mafias and officials within the Department of Water and Sanitation, accused of colluding with criminal networks operating in South Africa’s water sector. Read More

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Consumer inflation edges down to 3.5% as food and fuel prices ease

Posted on February 18, 2026 by Augustus Consulting

Katlego Legodi, SABC News, 18 February 2026

The annual Consumer Price Inflation (CPI) softened in January, edging lower to 3.5% from 3.6% in December. Read More

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High water demand straining SA’s infrastructure: Majodina

Posted on February 16, 2026 by Augustus Consulting

SABC News, 15 February 2026

Water and Sanitation Minister, Pemmy Majodina, says high water demand in South Africa is posing a challenge to the country’s infrastracture. Read More

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AgriSA welcomes AGOA one-year extension

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Augustus Consulting

SABC News, 5 February 2024

AgriSA has welcomed the US Senate’s approval of a one-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). Read More

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Household food basket price up again, but slightly less than a year ago

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Augustus Consulting

Ina Opperman, The Citizen, 2 February 2026

The monthly household food basket cost more in January than it did in December, but the price was at least slightly cheaper than in January 2025. Read More

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