South Africa hit by lethal avian flu outbreak

Sipokazi Fokazi, Sowetan Live, 26 September 2023

South Africa is dealing with an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) with 50 confirmed cases of the HPAI H7 and 10 of the HPAI H5 strains, the department of agriculture, land reform & rural development says. Read More

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SA consumers poorer as they navigate tough economic times

Katlego Legodi, SABC News, 23 September 2023

Consumers are finding themselves poorer as they navigate tough economic times with the National Credit Regulator (NCR) raising concerns about adverse credit patterns. Read More

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Consumer Price Index rises to 4.8%

SABC News, 20 September 2023

Statistics South Africa’s newly-released figures show that Consumer Price Index (CPI) for August rose slightly to 4.8% year-on-year, compared with 4.7% in July. Read More

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South Africans overpaying for certain for certain food items- Competition Commission

Veronica Mokhoali, Eyewitness News, 13 September 2023

The Competition Commission said South Africans were paying more than they should be for certain food items even though inflation had come down significantly. Read More

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Climate change ‘dystopian future already here’ – UN rights chief

AFP, 12 September 2023

Climate change is sparking human rights emergencies in numerous countries, the UN rights chief said Monday, stressing the need to fight the impunity of those who “plunder our environment”. Read More

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Fuel price hike sparks concern, industry calls on government for alternatives

Nothando Magudulela, SABC News, 5 September 2023

The CEO of the Fuel Retail Association, Reggie Sibiya, has voiced concerns over the fuel price increases scheduled for September, emphasising the potential impact on both businesses and consumers. Read More

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