AgriSA calls for fuel relief amid food price concerns

Posted on April 1, 2026 by Augustus Consulting

SABC Radio, 1 April 2026

Agri South Africa has called on the government to ease recent fuel price increases, warning that they will affect food affordability. Read More

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Iran conflict to drive up fuel, food and living costs in SA

Posted on March 28, 2026 by Augustus Consulting

SABC News, 28 March 2026

The war in Iran is likely to worsen the cost of living crisis poor South Africans find themselves in already. Read More

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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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