COP28: Several climate records shattered in 2023 owing to extreme weather- UN

Nokukhanya Mntambo, Eyewitness News, 1 December 2023

According to the United Nations (UN), 2023 is on track to become the hottest year on record as world leaders meet in Dubai to take stock of the global climate crisis. Read More

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Water crisis looms: SA could be out of water within 7 years

Shanice Naidoo, The Citizen, 21 November 2023

The demand for water will exceed available supply in SA within seven years, with seven of the 13 major water systems in South Africa predicted to run out by 2040. Read More

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December fuel price: Welcome relief at the pumps this festive season?

Cornelia Le Roux, The Citizen, 11 November 2023

If early data for the festive season’s petrol and diesel prices is anything to go by, Mzansi motorists’ Ke Dezemba vibe could actually be one of “Ho! Ho! Ho!” instead of “Oh! Oh! Oh!”. Read More

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Rand Water says it’s working with municipalities to address supply difficulties

Alpha Ramushwana, Eyewitness News, 6 October 2023

In the wake of Gauteng’s never-ending water woes, Rand Water said it was working with municipalities to address their water supply difficulties. Read More

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November’s anticipated petrol price drop fuels hope for motorists

Faizel Patel, The Citizen, 17 October 2023

After two steep fuel price increases, there may be some relief for motorists at the filling station next month. Read More

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Joburg Water to use “Water Shifting” to address shortages

SABC News, 10 October 2023

Johannesburg Water says plans to curb water losses and improve capacity at reservoirs in and around Johannesburg are well under way. Read More

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