Inflation surges to 4% in April, the highest in 18 months

Posted on May 20, 2026 by Augustus Consulting

Glorious Sefako-Musi, SABC News, 20 May 2026

Consumer inflation has accelerated in April, spelling tough times ahead for consumers. Read More

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SA’s unemployment figures rises to 32.7%

Posted on May 12, 2026 by Augustus Consulting

SABC News, 12 May 2026

The latest data released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) shows that the official unemployment rate increased by 1.3% from 31.4% in the fourth quarter of last year to 32.7% points in the first quarter of 2026. Read More

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Water crisis to top Presidential Coordinating Council’s agenda

Posted on April 30, 2026 by Augustus Consulting

Ntebo Mokobo, SABC News, 30 April 2026

Tackling the country’s water crisis will top the agenda of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s meeting with relevant leaders from all three spheres of government at the Presidential Coordinating Council in Boksburg, on the East Rand, on Thursday morning. Read More

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Tshwane sets aside over R2 billion for water, power upgrades

Posted on April 20, 2026 by Augustus Consulting

Executive Mayor of the City of Tshwane, Dr Nasiphi Moya, says the metro has set aside a budget of over R2 billion to capacitate water and power supply infrastructure. Read More

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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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