Access to water is one of the biggest challenges: Ramaphosa

Posted on February 16, 2024 by Augustus Consulting

Mercedes Besent, SABC News, 16 February 2024

President Cyril Ramaphosa has conceded that access to water is one of the biggest challenges that the country’s communities have been facing. Read More

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SA’s poor cannot keep up with food and transport price hikes

Posted on February 10, 2024 by Augustus Consulting

Koena Mashale, Sowetan Live, 9 February 2024

The harsh realities of SA’s economy have forced pensioner Thandi Magasela to run to a loan shark to put food on the table. Read More

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SA Human Rights Commission addressing Durban water crisis

Posted on February 4, 2024 by Augustus Consulting

Khethukuthula Xulu, The Witness, 3 February 2024

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has promised not to give up on finding a solution to the eThekwini water crisis until all areas have running water. Read More

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Water shortages force closure of businesses in Kimberley

Posted on January 15, 2024 by Augustus Consulting

Thabiso Radebe, SABC News, 14 January 2023

The ongoing water crisis in Kimberley, Northern Cape, has led to the closure of numerous businesses, raising concerns from the Northern Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Nocci). Read More

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Mixed impact of recent heavy rains on South Africa’s reservoirs

Posted on January 11, 2024 by Augustus Consulting

SABC News, 11 January 2024

Despite heavy rains across various regions of South Africa, the country’s reservoirs have experienced a decrease in water levels. Read More

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Petrol and diesel prices plummet on Wednesday

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Augustus Consulting

Times Live, 2 January 2024

South African motorists can welcome the new year with good news with the department of mineral resources and energy confirming big petrol and diesel price cuts will come into effect at midnight. Read More

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